The Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan (AKF (Afg)) is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of international, private, non-denominational development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people in some of the poorest parts of the developing world. The Network’s organizations have individual mandates that range from the fields of health and education to architecture, rural development and promotion of private-sector enterprise and institutions that seek to empower communities and individuals, usually in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities. 

AKF seeks to provide sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty, hunger, illiteracy, and ill health. In Afghanistan, AKF works with rural communities in mountainous, remote or resource poor areas to improve quality of life in the areas of natural resource management, market development, governance, education, and health. 

POSITION OBJECTIVE
The Internal Audit Officer position is established to support donor-mandated audits of Education sector grants and Implementing Partners, as well as the expanding internal audit assignments across the organization.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Assist in development of annual internal Audit Plans: Collaborate with the Internal Audit manager to develop risk-based audit plans, considering organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and emerging risks in alignment with the donor and organization policies.
•    Assist and execute complex financial, operational, and compliance audits: Conduct audits across all areas of the Education Sector and overall organization, adhering to the specific financial management responsibilities outlined in the grant agreement. Assess internal controls, risk management, and governance processes to identify areas for improvement.
•    Identify Control Weaknesses: Identify and report control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, and non-compliance issues related to the project components specified in the grant agreement. Make recommendations to strengthen controls and mitigate risks.
•    Liaise with Management: Collaborate with management and stakeholders, ensuring that audit findings align with the project's financial and operational goals.
•    Stay Current with Regulations: Stay up to date with regulations, accounting standards, and best practices outlined in the grant agreement to ensure audit processes remain in line with current requirements.
•    Prepare clear, concise, and well-structured audit findings to Supervisor and conduct follow-up audit to resolve issues identified during audit, following the guidelines specified in the grant agreement. Communicate findings effectively and suggest practical solutions.
•    Promote Ethical Conduct: Uphold the highest ethical standards in all audit activities, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information as outlined in the project documentation.
•    Tavel required to conduct the Audit of IPs and AKF regional/districts offices.
•    Perform other tasks commensurate with the level of the job: As instructed by the manager or chief internal auditor, ensuring alignment with the project objectives and grant agreement.
•    To carry out responsibilities of the role in a way which reflects AKF’s commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults in accordance with the Safeguarding Policy and Child Safegaurding Policy. 
•    To report any suspicions or actual violations of the Safeguarding Policy and and/or Child Safeguarding Policy as per the given training.

OCCASIONAL SIGNIFICANT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Preparing presentations, collecting documents, filing, and providing general administrative support where necessary.
•    Conduct Special Investigations: Conduct special investigations as required, responding to specific concerns allegations, and preparing detailed reports on findings.
•    Assist in Internal Control Assessments: Assist in the evaluation and testing of internal controls and help establish effective control frameworks.

DECISION-MAKING & AUTHORITY
•    Data provision and communication.
•    Follow-up with audit clienteles.
•    Inputs in audit planning and risk assessment.

JOB SPECIFICATION
•    Bachelor’s degree in economics/ Business Administration with CIA certification.
•    ACCA Part qualified.
•    4 years of relevant experience.

REQUIRED CORE COMPETENCIES
•    Knowledge of International Standards for the professional Practice of Internal Auditing of IIA is required.
•    Experience and knowledge of report writing, drafting and summarizing audit observations are obtaining management responses.
•    Experience and knowledge in coordination of audits.
•    Possess specific knowledge and understanding of the Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF) or World Bank funded projects.
•    Experience of working in professional audit and accounting practices is a plus.

APPLICATION
Interested applicants should submit their CV along with a cover letter to Jobs.afghanistan@akdn.org no later than 05th January 2026. 

Important Notes: 
•    Please quote the Vacancy Number as the Subject of the e-mail when applying. 
•    No supporting documents (e.g., diplomas, recommendation letters, identification card(s) etc.) are required at this stage. 
•    Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
•    Salary scale: Grade D based on NTA Salary scale. 

The Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan (AKF- Afg) promotes a transparent and equitable recruitment process. We reiterate that all services related to job applications, including processing, seminars, and training programs, are provided free of charge. 

Our official job announcements are posted on the ACBAR website (acbar.org/jobs). Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through our designated email address: jobs.afghanistan@akdn.org. Each job vacancy is assigned a unique identification number for your reference and upon submitting your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation acknowledging its receipt, immediately. 

AKF- Afg recruitment and selection process reflect our commitment to equal opportunity and protecting children and at-risk adults, beneficiaries, partners, community members and employees from safeguarding violations. AKF (Afg) participates in the Scheme for the disclosure of safeguarding-related misconduct within the humanitarian and development sector (Misconduct Disclosure Scheme). In line with this Scheme, AKF (Afg) will contact previous employers of job applicants to request information about any investigations or findings of misconduct concerning allegations of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment (sexual misconduct) against the applicant, during or after their employment. AKF (Afg) further implements a range of procedures and vetting checks including criminal records disclosures to ensure everyone associated with AKF (Afg) is kept free from harm and abuse is prevented.
 
Protection from Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) is the responsibility of everyone, and all selected individuals will be required to always comply with AKF (Afg)s Safeguarding Policy. 

By submitting the job application, the applicant confirms to have understood and consented to AKF (Afg) contacting the applicant’s prior employers, during AKF (Afg)’s recruitment process, to request any such information and maintain this information on file for Recruitment and Human Resources Management purposes.

We request all job seekers to be attentive and report any instances of individuals or entities claiming to charge fees on behalf of AKF Afghanistan to AKFA.HR@akdn.org. Our commitment to ethical practices ensures that your career aspirations are supported without any financial burden during recruitment.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position.