Audit Quality Assurance Specialist (Re Announced)

Job Description:

The basic objective of the assignment is to strengthen and build the internal audit function of MoF as per the best practices and standards of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) through capacity and institutional development.The basic objective of the assignment is to strengthen and build the internal audit function of MoF as per the best practices and standards of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) through capacity and institutional development.

Job Requirements:

• Review the adequacy of, and compliance to, quality control system in the Directorate and its application at individual audit level.
• Ensure quality in audit reports as per international standards and identify weaknesses/flaws in auditors’ working papers.
• Review and analyze audit reports and audit files and share the comments with auditors.
• Asses the quality assurance system of the Directorate with recommendation made to the Director General Internal Audit.
• Collect findings and present to the audit team with analysis and possible recommendations and present findings to the Director General.
• Provide feedback to audit managers and audit teams.
• Deliver presentations to the Director General and senior managers on findings and recommendations.
• Prepare draft quality assurance reports on the review results and recommendations to ensure compliance to established process and procedures. Also provide the course of action agreed on.
• Draft action plan which is agreed upon with the audit directorates and the Director General.
• Provide brief to Director General and written report to the audit team including respective Audit Director at the end of the review work.
• Identify key areas and issues for further investigation and analysis.
• Evaluate figures, accounts, and statements with auditors and quality assurance experts.
• 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 subsequent actions and processes to be undertaken by the audit teams.
• Develop clear and complete reports of audit findings if required
• Develop process improvements, standard tools and procedures to improve quality and efficiency of audit
• Contribute to the annual audit planning and risk assessment process along with planning the scope and approach for various audits
• Provide technical assistance and support in preparing audit reports
• Perform other assignments or tasks as determined by the Director General and/or Senior Manager Quality Assurance.

Capacity & Institutional Development Responsibilities

• Conduct capacity building program for the audit staff
• Provide in-house and on job training to audit staff
• Contribute to the ongoing development of professional practices within Directorate
• Review working papers/manuals prepared by the Directorate and provide expert guidance

Job Requirements
Education and Professional Qualification:

• Academic Qualification should at least be GRADUATION in the field of finance, economics, accounting, social sciences, law from a credible national or international institution. Master’s degree in these fields is preferred.
• Professional Certification as Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other similar and equivalent designation desirable

Experience:

• Having at least Master’s degree or its equivalent degree with 5 years of relevant working experience or having bachelor’s degree with 7 years of professional experience in internal audit (preferably in public sector) or any other directly relevant area, several of which in internal audit.
• Working experience and/or thorough understanding of Customs, Revenue, Mustofiat, Treasury and Budget processes of Ministry of Finance is must.

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) 
• A thorough understanding of key areas such as risk, compliance and internal controls
• In-depth knowledge of relevant laws and regulations i.e. Income Tax Law, etc.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work according to tight deadlines
• Proficient at detailed report writing and presentation

Submission Guideline:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their CVs , no later than 31 May 2024.
Please clearly indicate “position name & vacancy number” in the subject line of email.
Do not attach your education and working experience documents.

Submission Email:

hr-nta.vacancies@mof.gov.af