Head of Audit

Job Description

Title: Head of Audit

Company Name: RDRS Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ MBA / Masters in Accounting/ Finance.
∎ CA course completed will be preferred.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 7 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ The Head of Audit is responsible for leading the Internal Audit Unit of RDRS Bangladesh and conducts risk-based audits and looks after the compliance and internal control issues following RDRS’ internal audit manual and the professional standards for internal auditing promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors. This is an independent position and reports directly to the Board Audit Committee with administrative oversight from the Executive Director.
∎ The Responsibilities include providing reasonable assurance on the effectiveness of the organization’s risk management and the strength of internal controls. The position assesses organization-wide compliance with RDRS’ internal policies and procedures, rules and regulations, contractual terms and conditions, Government of Bangladesh (GOB) assistance and acquisition regulations/requirements, the efficiency of operations, and accuracy of programmatic and financial reporting.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Develop annually a risk-based internal audit plan for Audit Committee review and approval. Oversee the implementation of the approved plan, ensure proper resourcing for implementation of the plan, and adjust the plan as needed in response to changes in RDRS’ business risks, operations, programs, systems, and controls.
∎ Ensure methodical documentation of work plans, testing results, conclusions, and recommendations. Ensure follow-up on findings and corrective actions.
∎ Provide technical assistance with investigations, special audits, and provide subject-matter expertise as needed.
∎ Remain current on audit and develop a risk-based approach incorporated into the annual audit plan.
∎ Perform organization-wide risk assessments to identify significant risks or exposure related to internal controls or compliance with RDRS’ policies and procedures, laws, and regulations, the efficiency of operations, and the accuracy of programmatic and financial reporting. Provide feedback and recommendations on organizational risks and improving operational efficiencies and processes where appropriate.
∎ Review the work of external auditors on select audits, as directed by the Audit Committee, to ensure the audit work remains within the prescribed guidelines.
∎ Coordinate and assist with the preparation of Audit Committee materials. Participate in quarterly or more frequent Audit Committee meetings
∎ Update and Develop the Whistleblower Policy and ensure implementation and adequately follow the policy.
∎ Recommend organization-wide training based on gaps identified to ensure adherence to RDRS’ practices and policies. Stay abreast of emerging trends and successful practices in internal audits related to organizational funding and the non-profit sector more generally.
∎ Establish and assign departmental goals to team members and evaluate their performance.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 50 years
∎ Minimum 7 years of related experience with at least 5 years experience of leading the Internal Audit department of any national/ international non-governmental organization.
∎ At least two years of hands-on experience with any reputed audit firm.
∎ Experience in the auditing of the Microfinance program
∎ Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
∎ Good interpersonal communication skills and command over English and Bangla – both spoken and written.
∎ Leadership and motivational quality

Salary:
∎ Negotiable
∎ T/A, Mobile bill, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Gratuity Festival Bonus: 2 (Yearly) Each festival bonus is equivalent to one-month basic salary

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ T/A, Mobile bill, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Gratuity
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
∎ Each festival bonus is equivalent to a one-month basic salary as per organizational HR Policy

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 20 Jun 2021

Company Information:
∎ 6 Jun 2021
∎ RDRS Bangladesh
∎ Address : RDRS Bangladesh, House no.43, Road no. 10, Sector 6, Uttara, Dhaka
∎ Web : www.rdrsbangladesh.org
∎ Business : RDRS Bangladesh is a national development NGO works for rural development by empowering the rural poor in northwest Bangladesh. RDRS was formally established as the Bangladesh field program of the Geneva-based Lutheran World Federation/Department for World Service (LWF/DWS) on 8 February 1972. Its development aim is to achieve sustainable increases in their living standards. With this aim, RDRS enables those who participate in its program to gain the necessary skills, understanding, confidence, institutions and services; and ensure that the rural communities have the necessary economic, social and environmental resources. RDRS employees approximate 3,700 staff and works with a further approximately 1,000 volunteers and daily paid workers. The vast majority of staff are in field positions, with specialist sectoral and support units in Rangpur and Dhaka.

Category: NGO/Development

: Eligible and deserving candidates are requested to apply only through online. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Any persuasion will disqualify the candidature. Women are especially encouraged to apply. RDRS is a nonsmoking working environment. RDRS reserves rights to finalize any application.

Source: bdjobs.com

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