Internal Auditor (Consultant contract, work-order basis) 

KEMITRAAN – Partnership for Governance Reform in Indonesia is seeking an Internal Auditor to provide independent and objective assurance on governance, risk management, internal controls, and compliance across the organization.

KEMITRAAN operates in a complex, multi-donor environment, implementing programs through project teams, partners, and stakeholders across Indonesia. The Internal Auditor will support KEMITRAAN in identifying risks, strengthening internal controls, addressing audit findings, and promoting continuous organizational improvement.

Key Responsibilities

The Internal Auditor will be responsible for:

  • Leading the development and implementation of KEMITRAAN’s risk-based Annual Internal Audit Plan.
  • Leading and overseeing project, thematic, functional, partner, special, and high-risk audits.
  • Assessing governance, risk management, internal controls, accountability frameworks, and resource efficiency.
  • Reviewing compliance with applicable laws, regulations, donor requirements and agreements, organizational policies, SOPs, contracts, and procedures.
  • Preparing and presenting high-quality audit reports and quarterly Internal Audit reports to the Board of Trustees and relevant governance bodies.
  • Managing and supervising audit staff and assigned teams, including work allocation, coaching, professional development, performance management, and quality control.
  • Providing technical expertise for investigations, due diligence, fraud-risk assessments, and other assurance or advisory assignments.
  • Strengthening audit effectiveness through data analytics, automation, technology, and continuous improvement of audit methodologies.
  • Monitoring relevant organizational, donor, regulatory, fiduciary, and sector developments and conducting field visits as required.
  • Maintaining the independence and objectivity of the Internal Audit function.

Key Deliverables

The key deliverables include:

  1. Annual Risk-Based Internal Audit Plan outlining key risk areas, audit priorities, scope, schedule, and planned assignments.
  2. Internal Audit and Special Investigation Reports presenting evidence-based findings, risk ratings, root causes, recommendations, and required corrective actions.
  3. Quarterly and Annual Internal Audit Reports covering audit progress, significant findings, fraud or suspected fraud matters, control and compliance issues, emerging risks, outstanding recommendations, and unresolved high-risk matters.
  4. Board/Audit Committee Reporting and Documentation, including presentations, key issues discussed, decisions, recommendations, and follow-up actions.
  5. Audit Recommendation and Corrective Action Monitoring, including maintaining an audit recommendation tracker and following up on corrective actions.
  6. Internal Audit Documentation, Methodology, and Quality Improvement, including maintaining confidential audit working papers and strengthening audit methodologies, risk assessment tools, templates, data analytics, and audit practices.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Auditing, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Relevant professional certification such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CPA/CA, CISA, CFE, or equivalent.

Experience

  • Minimum 8–10 years of recent professional experience in Internal Audit, Accounting, Risk Management, or Fraud Investigation.
  • Demonstrable experience at a senior level. Experience in the NGO sector is preferable.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex and sensitive topics to Senior Management.
  • Willingness to travel.

Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of risk-based auditing, governance, risk management, internal controls, and compliance.
  • Strong analytical and investigative skills, including fraud-risk assessment and root-cause analysis.
  • Ability to plan and conduct audits and deliver clear, evidence-based findings and recommendations.
  • Ability to assess financial, operational, compliance, and internal control effectiveness.
  • Ability to recommend practical control and process improvements and support organizational change.
  • Ability to build constructive relationships with stakeholders while maintaining independence and objectivity.
  • Sound judgment and professionalism in managing complex and sensitive matters.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Adaptability, leadership, and a results-oriented approach.

Language Requirements

Fluency in written and spoken English and Bahasa Indonesia.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their application through the “APPLY NOW” button below.

Application Period: 23 September - 3 October 2026

2020

This agreement was signed between Green Climate Fund (GCF) and PARTNERSHIP. This agreement formalizes KEMITRAAN’s accountability in implementing projects approved by the GCF.

For your information, the GCF is the world’s largest special fund that helps developing countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase their ability to respond to climate change.

These funds were collected by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2010. The GCF has an important role in realizing the Paris Agreement, namely supporting the goal of keeping the average global temperature increase below 2 degrees Celsius.

2000-2003

KEMITRAAN played a crucial role in supporting the development of legislation to establish the KPK. This was followed by steps to support the Government and DPR in selecting competent commissioner candidates and also supporting civil society groups to critically monitor the selection process. After the commissioners were appointed, they asked KEMITRAAN to help with the institutional design and initial recruitment of the KPK, as well as play the role of donor coordinator. It is clear that KEMITRAAN plays a key role in supporting the Corruption Eradication Commission to develop the capacity and strategies needed to work as effectively as possible.

2016

In March 2016, KEMITRAAN received international accreditation from the Adaptation Fund. The Adaptation Fund Board, in its 27th meeting, decided to accredit KEMITRAAN as National Implementing Entity (NIE) from the Adaptation Fund. KEMITRAAN is the first and only Indonesian institution to be accredited as a NIE Adaptation Fund in Indonesia.

2003

In 2003, KEMITRAAN became an independent legal entity registered as a Non-Profit Civil Partnership. At that time, KEMITRAAN was still a program managed by UNDP until the end of 2009. Since the beginning of 2010, KEMITRAAN took over full responsibility and accountability for the programs and their development.

1999-2000

The Partnership for Governance Reform, or KEMITRAAN, was founded in 2000 following Indonesia’s first free and fair general election in 1999. This historic election is an important step in Indonesia’s efforts to move away from an authoritarian past towards a democratic future. PARTNERSHIP was established from a multi-donor trust fund and is managed by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with a mandate to advance governance reform in Indonesia

1999-2000

Kemitraan bagi Pembaruan Tata Kelola Pemerintahan, atau KEMITRAAN, didirikan pada tahun 2000 setelah berlangsungnya pemilihan umum pertama di Indonesia yang bebas dan adil pada tahun 1999. Pemilu bersejarah ini merupakan langkah penting dalam upaya Indonesia keluar dari masa lalu yang otoriter menuju masa depan yang demokratis. KEMITRAAN didirikan dari dana perwalian multi-donor dan dikelola oleh United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) dengan mandat untuk memajukan reformasi tata kelola pemerintahan di Indonesia.

2020

This agreement was signed between Green Climate Fund (GCF) and PARTNERSHIP. This agreement formalizes KEMITRAAN’s accountability in implementing projects approved by the GCF.

For your information, the GCF is the world’s largest special fund that helps developing countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase their ability to respond to climate change.

These funds were collected by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2010. The GCF has an important role in realizing the Paris Agreement, namely supporting the goal of keeping the average global temperature increase below 2 degrees Celsius.

2020

This agreement was signed between Green Climate Fund (GCF) and PARTNERSHIP. This agreement formalizes KEMITRAAN’s accountability in implementing projects approved by the GCF.

For your information, the GCF is the world’s largest special fund that helps developing countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase their ability to respond to climate change.

These funds were collected by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2010. The GCF has an important role in realizing the Paris Agreement, namely supporting the goal of keeping the average global temperature increase below 2 degrees Celsius.

2016

In March 2016, KEMITRAAN received international accreditation from the Adaptation Fund. The Adaptation Fund Board, in its 27th meeting, decided to accredit KEMITRAAN as National Implementing Entity (NIE) from the Adaptation Fund. KEMITRAAN is the first and only Indonesian institution to be accredited as a NIE Adaptation Fund in Indonesia.

2003

In 2003, KEMITRAAN became an independent legal entity registered as a Non-Profit Civil Partnership. At that time, KEMITRAAN was still a program managed by UNDP until the end of 2009. Since the beginning of 2010, KEMITRAAN took over full responsibility and accountability for the programs and their development.

2000-2003

KEMITRAAN played a crucial role in supporting the development of legislation to establish the KPK. This was followed by steps to support the Government and DPR in selecting competent commissioner candidates and also supporting civil society groups to critically monitor the selection process. After the commissioners were appointed, they asked KEMITRAAN to help with the institutional design and initial recruitment of the KPK, as well as play the role of donor coordinator. It is clear that KEMITRAAN plays a key role in supporting the Corruption Eradication Commission to develop the capacity and strategies needed to work as effectively as possible.

1999-2000

The Partnership for Governance Reform, or KEMITRAAN, was founded in 2000 following Indonesia’s first free and fair general election in 1999. This historic election is an important step in Indonesia’s efforts to move away from an authoritarian past towards a democratic future. PARTNERSHIP was established from a multi-donor trust fund and is managed by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with a mandate to advance governance reform in Indonesia