Audit Senior - French speaking #898 @ International Development Assurance

Job description

Audit Senior - French speaking #898International Development Assurance

£50,000+

Hybrid London/ Remote UK

Permanent

Turn your back on dull statutory audit assignments and take your audit skills global, into a truly rewarding and challenging new sector, where your work is critical to the success of NGO development projects.

Our partner is providing essential audit services to a number of large institutions around the world, this specialist team works closely with global clients such as The United Nations & The World Bank – delivering and managing international development grant‐funded programmes. This long established, diverse and multi‐lingual team are global leaders in this field.

You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with.

Our team works closely with global institutions such as UN agencies, the European Commission, Foundations and other Development Agencies, particularly those involved in international development. The team provides assurance services, including financial and systems audits, certifications, internal control assessments, technical assistance, and consultancy services to international institutions.

This role is at the forefront of the work of our department. As an Audit Senior, you will lead meetings with institutions and beneficiaries, coordinate and lead audit teams carrying out our fieldwork and write audit reports. You will play a vital role in representing the organisation in person leveraging your language capabilities before multiple stakeholders which can include multiple international development agencies and partners.

RequirementsYou'll be required to travel internationally (up to 40%), dependent on the requirements of the assignments. Perform remote audits managing teams both on‐site and virtually. You'll acquire and in depth understanding of the development sector and the activities of the international donors. This role requires fluency in both English and French.

Prepare a tailored plan for all assignments based on a good understanding of the terms of reference and the applicable contractual conditions

Lead opening meetings with clients and auditees and present the audit findings clearly and credibly at closing meetings

Lead assignment fieldwork teams, including locally based staff, on overseas assignments, or working alone

Identify issues and areas of non‐compliance on an assignment and write them up as findings in a detailed, precise and clear way in the assignment report

Lead larger country wide teams, acting as the client focal point

Deliver client work to tight deadlines and manage time effectively

You Will Be Someone With

A professional accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

A genuine interest in international development and a love of travel

Excellent spoken and written communication in English and French is a minimum criteria

An ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders in a professional, constructive and respectful manner

Have a proven track record in audit and assurance work

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the "Apply" button below.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English