Audit Officer (Internal)

Job Description

Title: Audit Officer (Internal)

Company Name: A Reputed International NGO

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Minimum bachelor's degree in Accounting, or Finance.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Job title Audit Officer (Internal)
∎ Duty station Cox`s Bazar, Bangladesh
∎ Starting date ASAP
∎ Contract duration 12 months (renewable)
∎ Contract type Full time
∎ Reports to Humanitarian Aid Delegate
∎ Coordinates with Admin & Finance, HR, Logistic, Gender, MEAL units
∎ Direct line supervisor of None
∎ Remuneration Packages 98,433 BDT
∎ We are one of the aid organizations of the Protestant Churches of Switzerland and supports projects to combat hunger, poverty, and injustice in 31 countries on four continents. We also provide emergency relief for victims of natural disasters and armed conflict worldwide and support the welfare and social work in Eastern Europe and in the Middle East. In Switzerland, we champion the rights and the integration of refugees and socially disadvantaged people.
∎ GENERAL CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND:
∎ We are active in Bangladesh since 1975 and is registered with the NGO Affairs Bureau. Our Development Cooperation Department mostly focuses on projects for ethnic minorities (Dalits and Adivasi) in Northern Bangladesh. The Humanitarian Aid Office is responding to Rohingya crisis, managed directly by the Humanitarian Aid Department from the office in Cox`s Bazar and field offices in camps as well as at Upazila levels. Since 2017, we are implementing humanitarian projects addressing shelter needs of camp dwellers and WASH needs in healthcare facilities for the host communities.
∎ JOB PURPOSE:
∎ The Internal Auditor will be responsible for ensuring that proper checks are carried out to ensure the accuracy of the Humanitarian Office`s accounting systems, logistics and procurement policy, procedures and other standard and principles. Under the direct supervision of the Humanitarian Aid Delegate (HAD), the Internal Auditor will be ensuring the risk management of the Humanitarian Operations in Cox`s Bazar. The Internal Auditor will ensure systematic and disciplined audit approaches to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the organization`s risk management, control, and governance processes.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Carry out continued internal audits of the organization, including assessing risk and taking the necessary risk management steps to prevent frauds.
∎ Ensure control management regarding financial reliability and compliance by making sure that directions and regulations are strictly adhered to.
∎ Ensuring compliance of the Humanitarian Office's operations with financial management guidelines, donor guidelines, logistic & procurement, warehouse & stock management, and NGO Affairs Bureau regulations through performing regular internal audits and evaluations
∎ Monitor actions taken by management in response to audit reviews, ensuring that all agreed audit actions and recommendations are accurate and timely implemented.
∎ Work closely with external or visiting auditors and support their audit process.
∎ Ensure that audits are performed with due professional care and there are credible audit observations, conclusions, and recommendations. This includes involvement in selection of external audit professionals, development of ToR, etc.
∎ Obtain, analyse, and evaluate the accuracy and reliability of accounting documentation, reports, and data.
∎ Act objectively by giving independent advice to ensure legality and the achievement of organizational goals.
∎ Assist in the documentation of the audit process and the preparation of audit findings. Also, prepare and present reports that clearly reflect the audit results.
∎ Assist to do a follow-up on the audit assignments given to other auditors by the organization.
∎ Strive to continuously develop knowledge in the sector regarding rules, regulations, best practices, techniques and performance standards.
∎ Periodical monitoring visits to field offices
∎ Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the HAD.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Education and Professional experience Minimum bachelor's degree in Accounting, or Finance.
∎ Professional Certificate Course is desirable.
∎ Minimum 5 years working experience in development and humanitarian fields. Working experience in refugee and displacement context is an advantage.
∎ Minimum 2 years working experience in a similar function in international NGOs or as auditor for international NGOs
∎ Professional requirements Proven teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
∎ Strong ability to work on multiple tasks or assignments.
∎ Possess excellent communication skills.
∎ Ability to pay attention to detail.
∎ Possess strong organizational skills.
∎ Possess a high level of professionalism, integrity, and truthfulness in all dealings.
∎ Knowledge of legal and financial systems.
∎ Ability to do proper documentation; possess good record keeping ability.
∎ Possession of sound independent judgment.
∎ Possess strong knowledge of auditing standards, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations.(especially NGO Affairs Bureau)
∎ Familiar with rules and regulations of key donors (SDC, WHO, ECHO)
∎ Possess advanced skills in computer applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SAGA accounting software.
∎ Strong ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
∎ Excellent knowledge and understanding about Cox's Bazar context, various actors, donors and humanitarian principles and standards.
∎ Excellent knowledge and understanding on Gender, Safeguarding, PSEA and inclusion.
∎ Excellent understanding on anti-fraud and corruption issues and potential measures to prevent them.
∎ Language Professional/excellent English skills (speaking, writing, reading, and understanding)
∎ Personal requirements Willingness to accept frequent travels
∎ Flexibility and Stress-management
∎ Respect to organizational mission and values

Salary:
∎ 98,433 BDT Gross 98,433 BDT Per Month. Festival Allowance as pr organization`s HR Policy.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 26 Nov 2023

Company Information:
∎ 15 Nov 2023
∎ A Reputed International NGO

Category: Accounting/Finance

: The post holder abides by all internal rules, regulations and policies and accepts new responsibilities as and when those are assigned by the line manager. The post holder is polite, respectful, honest, punctual (and respects deadlines), creative, pacifist, proactive, committed and - during office hours - non-political. S/he is in constant exchange with colleagues and supervisors, communicates problems and enriches discussions. S/he treats people of different religions, ages, sex, and economic status appropriate and equally and actively ensures their well-being and raises his/her voice when required.

Source: bdjobs.com

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