Head of Internal Audit Function

Afghanistan

DACAAR is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization that supports sustainable development in Afghanistan through promoting the ability of local communities to decide upon and manage their own development process. Core thematic areas are: Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; Natural Resource Management; Women's Empowerment; and Small Scale Enterprise Development. The organisation employs around 850 staff, of whom 11 are expatriates, with an annual budget of approximately USD 17 million.

DACAAR is now looking for a Head of Internal Audit Function to support the organisation in financial management and administration with regard to compliance, transparency and internal control. The Head of the Internal Audit Function reports directly to the Governing Board and is mainly tasked by the Director.

General responsibilities

Establish an effective Internal Audit Function including all policies, procedures, documentations, complaint  mechanism, staff coaching/ mentoring, effectiveness and efficiency of the organisation's governance, risk management processes, internal control mechanisms, and the quality of performance in carrying out assigned responsibilities to achieve DACAAR's stated goals and objectives.

Develop innovative and creative recommendations for correcting unsatisfactory conditions, improving operations and reducing costs and operational risks.

Specific Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities of the Head of Internal Audit Function include, but are not limited to, the following:

• With support from the Director and the Senior Management Team establish the internal audit function for DACAAR including staffing, structure, internal audit strategies, policies & procedures, establishing a documentation system and complaint mechanisms, etc.
• Plan and conduct operational and financial audits at main office and field level in order to assess and make recommendations for improvements of the effectiveness of internal controls, operational efficiencies and compliance with relevant internal policies & procedures as well as donor regulations and Government laws.

• Determine compliance with relevant internal policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Facilitate a variety of external audits.

• Perform special investigations and/or special projects such as due diligence reviews, fraud investigation, etc. upon requests by the Director and /or Governing Board.

• Train and coach the staff of the audit team and other relevant staff members to ensure understanding for, support to, and compliance with internal and external audit requirements.
• Conduct periodic training workshops to promote anti-corruption measures and general awareness of internal controls and to discuss changes in policies that will impact the system flow of information.
• Promote high levels of ethical awareness and good conduct within the organization and in coordination with the Director allocate resources towards conducting investigations of potential ethical concerns and/or conflicts of interests.
• Any other relevant tasks assigned by Director and/or Governing Board members.

• Ensure utmost confidentiality in undertaking the above tasks.

Reporting

• Prepares quarterly written reports to the Governing Board that contains: an overview of tasks undertaken, analysis and reflection on the tasks, conclusions on the effectiveness and efficiency of the control environment and recommendations for improvement.
• Prepares special audit and control reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing operating information and trends

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Finance and Accounting or related discipline.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or Chartered Public Accountant (CPA).
• Proven and sustained past experience in similar positions with a minimum of five years of experience working as a professional auditor.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, prioritizing of tasks.
• Keen attention to details and ability to analyse complex processes and situations.
• Ability to work within a diverse team
• Proven ability to work in conflict or post-conflict environments and under elaborated security restrictions
• Preparedness to undertake travel to remote rural offices in Afghanistan

Conditions

Duty station: Kabul, Afghanistan. The work will require occasional travelling in rural areas in Afghanistan, subject to the security situation. Kabul is classified as a non-family duty station.

Contract: One year with the possibility of extension. Salary and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates (on behalf of DACAAR), which can be found on www.drc.dk under Vacancies. The position is classified as A9.

Availability: As soon as possible

Further informationYou are welcome to contact Ms. Karoline Lund, Programme Coordinator (Copenhagen), phone+45 3373 5034 or e-mail karoline.lund@drc.dk for further information on the position.

Please note that applications are not to be sent to Ms. Lund. Applications sent directly to Ms. Lund will not be taken into consideration.

Application and CV

Only motivated applications in English that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered.

We only accept applications sent online on www.drc.dk under Vacancies> (click on the vacancy, then on “Apply” at the bottom of the window that opens). 

Please send your application, in English and marked “DACAAR Head of Internal Audit Function “no later than 11. May 2014

Please write to job@drc.dk, if you experience problems with your online application.