Construction Projects Audit Specialist

Vacancy Number:        000     

Number of Position      1

Location:                     Kabul, Afghanistan

Organization:               Ministry of Finance

Employment Type:      Full Time

Contract Duration:      01 Year (Extendable)

Experience:                 05 Years

Expiration Date:         

Gender:                       Male

Announcement Date:  

Closing Date:              

Education:                   Professional Qualification: Bachelor in relevant field, Master Degree in relevant field would be preferable

Background:
Directorate General of Internal Audit - Ministry of Finance (MoF) of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is mandated to conduct the internal audit of various MoF units including Construction and Restoration Projects that are underway at MoF.

Therefore, the Construction Projects Audit Specialist will be tasked to provide a systematic and independent examination of the Project's compliance with the Construction/Restoration Contract and/or various other project elements, and can report on the Project's compliance with the construction/restoration contract and/or these other project elements.

The specialist should be able to work independently and understand all of the required processes involved in completing effective internal audit of construction projects.

Job Description

Objectives of the Assignment:

The basic objective of the assignment is to strengthen and build the internal audit function of Ministry of Finance as per the best practices and auditing standards of IIA through capacity building and institutional development.

Duties and responsibilities are, but not limited to the following:

Principal Functions:

• Plan and perform audits to confirm internal compliance with approved policies, procedures and generally accepted construction standards and codes.
• Plan and conduct audits of construction and/or restoration projects from start to finish
• Carry out audit of construction affairs i.e. building, electrical work, water supply, sanitation, etc. 
• Plan risk-based audit for construction and restoration projects, ensuring the existence of maps/designs and the conformity of the actual versus planned work.
• Collect, prepare, and organize physical and digital documentation for auditing processes
• Identify key areas and issues for further investigation and analysis
• Evaluate figures, accounts, and statements with audit team members
• Document findings and communicate orally and/or in writing to the concerned Director and Director General on their compliance, performance and potential for improvement
• Recommend and advise on effective implementation of audit recommendations.
• Develop clear and complete reports of audit procedures and findings
• Develop process improvements, standard tools and procedures to improve quality and efficiency of audit
• Maintain audit documentations according to established standards/practices.
• Finalize audit reports and submit to the Director General Internal Audit
• Provide technical assistance and support in preparing audit reports
• Perform other assignments or tasks as determined by Director General Internal Audit / Director Assets Audit & Capacity Building

Capacity & Institutional Development Responsibilities

• Conduct capacity building program for the audit staff
• Provide in-house and on job training to audit staff
• Review drafts of audit reports prepared by audit teams and provide expert guidance
• Review working papers/manuals prepared by the department and provide expert guidance

Job Requirements
Education and Professional Qualification:

• Academic Qualification should at least be GRADUATION in the field of Industrial or Civil Construction from a credible national or international institution. Master’s degree in this field is preferred.
• Professional Certification as Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or other similar and equivalent designation desirable

Experience:

• Having at least Master’s degree or its equivalent degree with 3 years of relevant working experience or having bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience in the relevant field.

Language:

Fluency in Dari, Pashto & English (Reading, Writing, and Speaking) is must.

 
Other Skills:

• Proven inter-personal skills
• Good computer operating skills (MS. Office & Internet)
• Good understanding of Engineering related software i.e. SAP, SAFE, ETABS, Auto Cad, Civil 3D, GIS, Primavera
• Good understanding of procurement and contract laws and regulations
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work according to tight deadlines
• Proficient at detailed report writing and presentation

Submission Guidelines:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their CVs with a detailed application letter and contact details, no later than ahmadzai.maiwand@mof.gov.af

siyam.qazikhani@mof.gov.af

Please clearly indicate “position name & vacancy number” in the subject line of email.

Do not attach your education and working experience documents.