Leading international development grant assurance specialists seek experienced German speaking audit professional for exciting management opportunities. Responsibilities Travelling internationally to a wide range of locations, on a regular basis, conducting audits or special assignments; working with, and supporting NGOs, public sector organisations & institutional donors such as the United Nations. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of public sector audit issues and techniques and provide guidance to other team members based on previous experience; Demonstrate a detailed understanding of public sector structures and the legal and contractual frameworks in which the assignments are performed and provide guidance to other team members based on previous experience; Demonstrate a detailed understanding of International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and provide guidance to other team members based on previous experience; Be involved in the assignment process from planning to finalisation; Prepare a tailored plan for large or complex assignments based on an understanding of the terms of reference; Lead assignment fieldwork teams including locally based staff for large or complex assignments; Demonstrate the ability to identify the findings on an assignment and write them up in a detailed, precise and clear way in the assignment report; Lead opening meetings and present the audit findings at closing meetings; Conduct assignments in a sceptical but constructive manner; Draft a report for each assignment on a timely basis; Be responsible for completing the audit programme and audit file; Be aware of assignment deadlines and work with the team to ensure deadlines are met; Monitor the time spent on assignments against budget and discuss with the Manager if budget overruns are anticipated; Prepare proposals for specific assignments within a framework contract Contribute to drafting tenders; Identify potential opportunities for obtaining new work. Take action to follow up such opportunities with a manager/partner; Develop internal contacts and demonstrate an awareness of the services offered by other departments in the firm; Internal development Provide on the job training and guidance to more junior team members throughout the assignment process; Contribute to office-based training sessions including development of training material; Conduct induction training for new staff members; Do job appraisals for more junior team members; Check that the staff planner is kept up to date for each assignment; Please note, if you are not a fluent German speaker similar opportunities may be available - so please apply. For more details on the role and organisation please apply.