Global Assurance & Internal Audit Manager

At Awana, we believe true change happens in the communities when children and youth are transformed by the gospel and engaged in Biblical discipleship in the presence of a caring adult. We believe that kids can come to know, love and serve Jesus, following Him for a lifetime. This is why, for 75 years, Awana has been working with leaders in local churches in the US and around the world, providing solutions that equip these women and men to make disciples in children and youth. Today, God is using Awana to reach more than 11 million children in 140 countries around the world. With over 600,000 equipped leaders serving in more than 107,000 clubs and churches, Awana plays a vital role in the global evangelism and discipleship of children and youth. Awana accomplishes this through ministry in the United States and through a global network of affiliates—including international field offices, affiliated legal entities, and ministry partners—that carry out the ministry within their respective countries. If you are passionate about helping reach children with the gospel, we invite you to join us and become part of our global mission. Summary Awana Clubs International (ACI) is seeking a Global Assurance & Internal Audit Manager to lead the implementation of its Global Assurance Framework. This role combines internal audit, operational review, financial stewardship, and relationship-building to strengthen Awana's global network of ministry affiliates. The Global Assurance & Internal Audit Manager serves as a trusted partner to Awana's global affiliates by strengthening financial stewardship, operational effectiveness, and organizational accountability across the ministry. Working collaboratively with affiliate leadership, the Global Assurance & Internal Audit Manager implements Awana Club International’s (ACI's) Global Assurance Framework through operational reviews, internal audits, external audit coordination, and ongoing advisory support. The role is focused specifically to help affiliates strengthen their financial processes, internal controls, governance, and operational practices while providing ACI leadership and stakeholders with reasonable assurance that ministry resources are being stewarded faithfully and effectively. Success in this role requires a servant's heart, sound professional judgment, strong audit and accounting expertise, and the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse cultures while maintaining appropriate independence and objectivity. Hiring Range for this position is: $80,000 - $85,000 Who We Are Looking For: - Team players who support, uphold and demonstrate the Awana values in internal and external communications and relationships. - Collaborative partners who have a natural ability to create genuine relationships with our internal team and external partners. - Logical problem solvers who proactively communicate workflow and/or deadline status to the team. - Self-motivated, goal-oriented professionals with a passion for helping fuel exponential ministry growth. - Flexible team members who are open to taking on new responsibilities and easily adapt to shifting priorities and needs. - Champions of children to belong, believe and become resilient disciples. Key Responsibilities: Help strengthen financial stewardship for our global ministry (currently reaching over 11 million children world-wide with weekly Christian discipleship) through: Audit & Assurance - Execute ACI's Global Assurance Framework, including planning and conducting risk-based operational audits and desk reviews of international affiliates. - Perform on-site reviews of financial records, accounting practices, internal controls, grant expenditures, and compliance with ACI policies. - Evaluate governance, financial stewardship, and operational effectiveness. - Document findings, prepare audit reports, and communicate recommendations to affiliate leadership and ACI management. - Monitor corrective action plans and verify timely implem…