About Agha Khan Foundation
The Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan (AKF (Afg)) is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of international, private, non-denominational development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people in some of the poorest parts of the developing world. The Network’s organizations have individual mandates that range from the fields of health and education to architecture, rural development and promotion of private-sector enterprise and institutions that seek to empower communities and individuals, usually in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities. The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a non-denominational international development agency established in 1967 by His Highness the Aga Khan. Its mission is to develop and promote creative solutions to problems that impede social development, primarily in Asia and East Africa. Created as a private, non-profit foundation under Swiss law, it has branches and independent affiliates in 19 countries. AKF seeks to provide sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty, hunger, illiteracy, and ill health. In Afghanistan, AKF works with rural communities in mountainous, remote or resource poor areas to improve quality of life in the areas of natural resource management, market development, governance, education, and health.
Job Summary
POSITION OBJECTIVE
The position is newly added to the structure of the internal audit department of AKF to conduct an internal audit of the World bank funded WERP project. The concerned staff shall be responsible for executing the internal audit assignments for AKF and the Project Implementing Entities (PIEs) on an annual basis.
Duties & Responsibilities
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
– Assist in development of annual internal Audit Plans: Collaborate with the Internal Audit manager to develop risk-based audit plans, considering organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and emerging risks in alignment with the Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund Grant Agreement (Water Emergency Relief Project).
– Assist and execute complex financial, operational, and compliance audits: Conduct audits across all areas of the organization, adhering to the specific financial management responsibilities outlined in the grant agreement. Assess internal controls, risk management, and governance processes to identify areas for improvement.
– Identify Control Weaknesses: Identify and report control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, and non-compliance issues related to the project components specified in the grant agreement. Make recommendations to strengthen controls and mitigate risks.
– Liaise with Management: Collaborate with management and stakeholders, ensuring that audit findings align with the project’s financial and operational goals.
– Stay Current with Regulations: Stay up to date with regulations, accounting standards, and best practices outlined in the grant agreement to ensure audit processes remain in line with current requirements.
– Prepare clear, concise, and well-structured audit findings to Supervisor and conduct follow-up audit to resolve issues identified during audit, following the guidelines specified in the grant agreement. Communicate findings effectively and suggest practical solutions.
– Promote Ethical Conduct: Uphold the highest ethical standards in all audit activities, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information as outlined in the project documentation.
– Travel required to conduct the Audit of IPs and AKF regional/districts offices.
– Perform other tasks commensurate with the level of the job: As instructed by the manager or chief internal auditor, ensuring alignment with the project objectives and grant agreement.
– To carry out responsibilities of the role in a way which reflects AKF’s commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults in accordance with the Safeguarding Policy and Child Safeguarding Policy.
– To report any suspicions or actual violations of the Safeguarding Policy and and/or Child Safeguarding Policy as per the given training.
OCCASIONAL SIGNIFICANT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
– Preparing presentations, collecting documents, filing, and providing general administrative support where necessary.
– Conduct Special Investigations: Conduct special investigations as required, responding to specific concerns 01 allegations, and prepare detailed reports on findings.
– Assist in Internal Control Assessments: Assist in the evaluation and testing of internal controls and help establish effective control frameworks.
DECISION-MAKING & AUTHORITY
– Data provision and communication.
– Inputs in audit planning and risk assessment.
– Follow-up with audit clients.
Job Requirements
JOB SPECIFICATION
– Bachelor’s degree in Economics/ Business administration with CIA certification or ACCA Part qualified.
– Minimum 03 years of relevant experience.
REQUIRED CORE COMPETENCIES
– Knowledge of International Standards for the professional Practice of Internal Auditing of IIA is required.
– Experience and knowledge of report writing, drafting, and summarizing audit observations are obtaining management responses.
– Experience and knowledge in coordination of audits.
– Possess specific knowledge and understanding of the Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF) or World Bank funded projects.
– Experience of working in professional audit and accounting practices is a plus.
Submission Guideline
APPLICATION
Interested applicants should submit their CV along with a cover letter to Jobs.afghanistan@akdn.org no later than 13th February 2024.
Important Notes:
• Please quote the Vacancy Number as the Subject of the e-mail when applying.
• No supporting documents (e.g., diplomas, recommendation letters, identification card(s) etc.) are required at this stage.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
• Salary scale: Grade D based on NTA Salary scale.
Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal opportunity and safeguarding of children, beneficiaries, partners, community members and employees in accordance with AKF(Afg)’s safeguarding policy.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Your details and information shared in this advertisement shall remain confidential.