Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is an international, non-profitable, non-governmental humanitarian relief organization with its head quarter in Birmingham, UK. It enjoys consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for International Red Cross and red Crescent Moments and NGOs in Disaster Relief. Islamic Relief has been working in Afghanistan for more than 23 years, providing emergency relief and implementing life-changing development projects for some of the most vulnerable people in the country. Islamic Relief set up our first Afghanistan office in 1999. Since then, IRA continued providing assistances in emergency relief, food security, livelihood, education, health, nutrition, shelter, orphan sponsorship, Ramadan and Qurbani programmes.

Job Summary

The Internal Audit Officer is a key member of the audit team, providing essential support to the Internal Auditor. This role encompasses conducting independent audits, including investigations, compliance checks, and high-level control assessments. The officer will utilize various audit methodologies and techniques to review processes and documentation, ensuring adherence to Islamic Relief's guidelines and values

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting comprehensive risk assessments to identify high-risk areas within the Afghanistan Country Office.
• Support the development of an audit plan that addresses the key risks identified, ensuring thorough coverage.
• Participate in audit assignments, working collaboratively with the team or independently as required.
• Maintain high-quality standards through diligent supervision and review of assurance activities.
• Contribute to the implementation of the audit plan, providing assurance on risk management and internal control effectiveness.
• Prepare audit reports with reliable evidence, ensuring they reflect accurate findings and recommendations.
• Monitor management's response to audit findings, guaranteeing effective resolution and follow-up.
• Engage in ad-hoc investigations to address specific concerns or potential fraud.
• Aid in the development and review of the Country Office Risk Register, monitoring control measures for effectiveness.
• Any other duties assigned by the internal auditor;

This role demands a proactive approach, keen analytical skills, and a commitment to integrity and excellence in audit practices. The Internal Audit Officer will play a crucial role in enhancing the control environment and contributing to the overall accountability and transparency within Islamic Relief Worldwide - Afghanistan.

• Education: Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance. ACCA or CIA part Qualified is required.
• Professional Experience: At least 3-4 years’ Significant work experience in Audit with International NGOs/Audit Firms.
• Technical skills: Excellent understanding of standards of the internal audit, international standards of accounting.
• Management skills: Accuracy, attention to detail, commitment to transparency
• Personal qualities: Ability to maintain and abide with professional ethics, particularly confidentiality and integrity.
• Technology skills: Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Language skills: Fluent in verbal and written English and Dari.
• Communication skills: Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization.

Interested and qualified national candidates should submit a cover letter explaining their motivation and updated CV to the following:

Internal Audit Officer | Jobs.af

The closing date for accepting applications is 29 July 2024.

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