JOB OPPORTUNITY

BRAC is the world’s largest, leading development organization dedicated to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor. Initiated in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now operates in 11 countries across Asia, Africa and the Americas. To counter poverty and promote social empowerment, BRAC strategically integrates development programs in microfinance, agriculture, health, education, human rights and legal aid, community empowerment and more.

BRAC Liberia launched in 2008 with programs in Microfinance, Small Enterprise Development, Agriculture, Food Security & Livestock, Health, Empowerment and Livelihood for Adolescents, Ultra Poor Gradation Program now impacting the lives of over 560,000 Liberians. BRAC Liberian is looking for competent, dynamic and self-motivated Liberians to fill the following regular position

Positions N0. Of Vacancies: One (1)

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Job Title : Assistant Audit Officer

 Tenure : 1 year

 Salary : Negotiable

Reports to : Head of Internal Audit

 Duty Station : Monrovia & Field Offices

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Safe Guarding Job Responsibilities:

1. Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve BRAC’s goals on safeguarding.
2. Act as a resource of support and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working

environment.

1. Practice, promote, and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action
2. Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage other to do so.

Main JobResponsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of the program audit annual plan in coordination with the Head of Internal Audit and contribute to its successful implementation
• Conduct risk-based audits in regional offices and field locations in line with the approved audit plan
• Submit timely Audit reports to the Head of Internal Audit on progress and field observations
• Participate in special assignments such as investigations, reviews, and spot checks in response to identified risks or requests from management
• Document, evaluate, and test systems and controls to determine their adequacy and effectiveness, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, reliability and integrity of information, and safeguarding of assets
• Conduct entry and exit meetings with auditees and management to discuss the audit process, including planning, execution, and conclusion—as well as to present and agree on audit observations, root causes, recommendations, and corrective action plans with clear timelines and responsible personnel
• Prepare comprehensive and clear audit working papers, observations, and draft reports
• Prepare and submit periodic (monthly/quarterly) summary reports of audit progress, key issues identified, and audit recommendations to the Head of Internal Audit.
• To discuss with the Head of Internal Audit the major risks or audit findings identified during the course of the audit.
• To carry out annual physical asset and inventory verifications in all offices.
• To attend and participate actively in the training organized by the Internal Audit Department
• Undertake any other tasks assigned by the Head of Internal Audit that contribute to the objectives of the audit function

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules, and regulations
• Proven knowledge of loan review projects and compliance requirements
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Sound independent judgement and a high level of confidence and integrity
• Computer literate with advanced level knowledge of Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and compile detailed reports.
• Excellent understanding of the internal control system and knowledge of a risk-based approach to internal auditing
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills with the ability to produce original, well-composed reports.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely reports submission
• Quality of audit reports, realistic recommendations, including those of the subordinate
• Special audit/significant findings identification that adds value
• Audit Coverage
• Auditee’s feedback comments + their performance
• Adherence to the Organization’s values as well as the audit code of ethics
• Professional relationship with both supervisor and subordinate

Educational Qualification:

Relevant Experience with at least 3 years in internal auditing, preferably within Financial Institution (Banking and Microfinance) environments.

Professional Certifications, i.e., CIA/CPA/ACCA/CFE, as well as IT knowledge, will be an added advantage

Application procedure

All qualified and interested applicants can submit a cover letter with their CVs with three referees, one of which should be your current or most recent employer/line manager, along with copy of your educational qualifications. Applications should be submitted to the email address below with position title on the subject line. Recruitment.Liberia@brac.net

Deadline: November 20, 2025

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Females are strongly encouraged to apply.

BRAC Liberia upholds the principle of Safeguarding. Everybody within the Organization is responsible for safeguarding employees, participants and community members, everybody should intervene to stop abuse wherever possible. Everybody should report abuse.