• Responsible for developing and implementing the annual internal audit plan, conducting financial and operational audits, and ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of payment transactions, accounting records, and financial activities. The role involves assessing internal controls, identifying financial and fraud risks, reviewing cash, banking, payroll, procurement, assets, and expenses, and ensuring proper authorization and documentation of transactions. The Internal Auditor prepares audit reports with findings and recommendations, monitors corrective actions, supports improvements in financial systems and controls, coordinates with external auditors, investigates financial irregularities, maintains confidentiality, and provides guidance on compliance and internal control requirements

• Develop and implement the annual internal audit plan in line with organizational objectives and risk areas.
• Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and financial procedures.
• Review payment transactions, accounting records, and financial activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Assess internal control systems and identify financial, operational, and fraud-related risks.
• Review cash management, banking transactions, payroll, procurement, assets, expenses, and other financial activities.
• Verify that financial transactions are properly authorized, supported by appropriate documentation, and recorded accurately.
• Identify control weaknesses, financial irregularities, errors, and potential instances of fraud, and recommend appropriate corrective measures.
• Prepare comprehensive internal audit reports highlighting findings, risks, observations, and recommendations.
• Follow up on audit findings and monitor the implementation of agreed corrective actions.
• Provide recommendations to strengthen financial systems, procedures, and internal controls.
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide necessary information and documentation during external audits.
• Investigate suspected financial irregularities, discrepancies, and potential fraudulent activities when required.
• Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of financial, audit, and organizational information.
• Provide guidance to relevant departments on compliance requirements, financial procedures, and internal control standards.
• Maintain proper audit documentation and records in accordance with organizational policies and professional standards.
• Perform other audit-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

• : ü  Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or a related field.
• ü  3 to 5 years of direct internal or external audit experience (specific to banking, microfinance, or corporate sectors)
• ü  Professional certification such as ACCA, MBA is an advantage.
• ü  Strong knowledge of IFRS, ISA, internal controls, and risk management.
• ü  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks).
• ü  Excellent analytical, report writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

Job Location:Kabul

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or a related field.