The Liaison Office (TLO) founded in 2003 as an Afghan non-governmental organization (NGO) that emerged from a Swisspeace pilot project (supported by the Heinrich Böll Stiftung) with the aim of improving local governance, stability, and security through systematic and institutionalized engagement with customary structures, local communities, civil society groups, and government institutions. TLO is based in Kabul, with regional offices in Paktia, Khost, Paktika, Herat, Ghazni, Farah, Samangan and Baghlan and additional field offices across Afghanistan. TLO works to achieve its objectives through key program activities: research and analysis, dialogue facilitation for peacebuilding, access to justice and governance, humanitarian assistance, third party monitoring and evaluation, and environment & natural resources management.

Under the direct supervision and Operations Manager, the Internal Auditor will be responsible for managing all aspects of the audit process. He/she will mange audits for all TLO projects and be expected to work closely with Finance, procurement and grants to ensure quality management of all related application, award and monitoring processes including those related to environmental compliance.

Job Details:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs audits and other assigned auditing & consultancy services (such as investigations) in accordance with professional standards.
• Develop and use audit programs, techniques, and internal control questionnaires under guidance of OPS Manager
• Plans, organizes, schedules, and conducts operational, financial, and compliance audits and other special projects as directed by OPS Manager
• Assists OPS Manager in discussing strengths and opportunities for improvement with management, in consultation with the TLO managment, and develops recommendations for improvement.
• Prioritize work so that resources are devoted to areas of highest risk. Manages the audit so that time is efficiently used, deadlines and budgets are met, and departmental quality assurance standards are maintained.
• Maintains positive team relationships by demonstrating and supporting initiative, willingness to learn, flexibility, respect, cooperation, and commitment to the success of Audit Services.
• Use of standard audit techniques to analyse and appraise data, transactions, and records as a basis for providing an objective opinion on the performance of the business activity and the effectiveness of key risk management activities.
• Prepare and organize, accurate and competent working papers, ensuring that documentation clearly supports the conclusions regarding each audit objective.
• Evaluate audit results, weighing the relevancy, accuracy, and perspective of conclusions against the accumulated audit evidence.
• Provides information and sound recommendations to management throughout the engagement under guidance of TLO Management.
• Builds relationships through professionalism, facilitative communications, and constructive responses to unit needs.
• Assists TLO managment develop risk assessment and flexible annual audit plans using the approved appropriate risk-based methodology, including any risk or control concerns identified by management.
• Exercises due professional care in carrying out audit assignments.
• Ensures the confidentiality of all information and records accessed in the course of its work.
• Assists in the investigation of significant suspected fraudulent activities under guidance of TLO management.
• Stays informed of emerging trends and successful practices in internal auditing and recommends best practices to foster TLO control processes.
• To carry out the roles and responsibilities in a way which reflects TLO, A’s commitment to protecting children, beneficiaries, partners, community members and employees in accordance with Safeguarding Manual and Child Safeguarding Policy.
• Any additional duties may be assigned to this position under the discretion of Operations Manager.

Minimum Bachel

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in relevant subjects or equivalent professional qualification essential
• Minimum 5 years audit and Finance experience essential
• Minimum three years’ experience working with international organizations / NGOs essential
• Highly competent in the use of computers and Microsoft Excel in particular essential
• Understanding of budget and cost control management essential
• Excellent written and spoken English and Dari essential
• Procurement and small works management experience desirable
• Ability to work under pressure and efficiently handle multiple tasks
• Ability to work under own initiative or as a part of a team
• Excellent communication skills

Only short-listed candidates whose application responds to the above criteria will be contacted for the written test/interview. Interested candidates should fill the form in this link: https://forms.gle/MpnS9yGxbP5RxhZQ7