Auditor Specialist (Proposal) (Finance)

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com .

Proposal Summary:

MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is bidding to provide Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) services under a World Bank Framework Agreement to support project oversight in fragile and conflict-affected settings globally. The initial framework agreement will span five years, with a possible extension of an additional five years based on performance. TPM activities may be conducted in regions including Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe, with specific country assignments determined by purchase orders. The objective is to independently monitor implementation progress, fiduciary compliance, and environmental and social safeguards across a range of World Bank-financed operations. Through physical site visits, financial reviews, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven reporting, MSI will help ensure that project funds are used for their intended purposes and in accordance with legal and procedural standards. The work will be delivered in close coordination with the World Bank and implementing partners, with an emphasis on adaptive methods, secure data handling, and local engagement.

Position Summary:

The Auditor Specialist will conduct financial and fiduciary audits of World Bank-financed projects. This role ensures that expenditures and financial documentation align with project budgets and international auditing standards. The position includes site-level verification, document review, and coordination with financial monitoring teams.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct financial audits in accordance with international auditing standards.

• Review project expenditures, financial reports, and supporting documentation.

• Perform site-based audits to verify procurement and expenditure transactions.

• Collaborate with TPM and implementation teams to obtain access to financial records.

• Draft audit findings, identify fiduciary risks, and propose mitigation actions.

• Support training on financial compliance and audit protocols when needed.

• Ensure compliance with anti-corruption and conflict-of-interest policies.

• Prepare reports summarizing audit results and fiduciary reviews.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in accounting, finance, or related field or bachelor's degree with 7+ years of auditing experience.

• At least 5 years of experience conducting audits for international donor-funded projects.

• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIA) preferred.

• Knowledge of World Bank fiduciary policies and HACT audit procedures.

• Experience auditing in FCV or low-access settings is strongly preferred.

• Excellent report writing and analytical skills.

• Fluency in English; other languages a plus.

• Willingness to travel to field locations as required.

U.S. Teams and Clients

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (International Development)

MSI Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

Reasonable Accommodations:

If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech's Disability Assistance Page . Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Only candidates who have been sele cted for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Additional Information

• Organization: 216 MSI