JOB OPPORTUNITY Re-Advertised

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, Livestock and Poultry, Health, Empowerment and Livelihood for Adolescent Girls, Psychosocial and Survival Support now impacting the lives of over 560,000 Liberians. BRAC Liberia is looking for competent, dynamic and self-motivated Liberians to fill the following regular position.

No. of Vacancies: 1

Job Title : Sr. Audit Officer

Staff Category : National

Tenure : 1 year (Renewable)

Salary : Negotiable

Reports to : Head of Internal Audit

Duty Station : Country Office

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

Job Summary

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, the Senior Audit Officer will be responsible for planning and executing audits of financial statements and other critical operational processes, identifying risks and control weaknesses, and providing recommendations to improve internal controls and operational efficiency.

Key Duties:

• To assist CHIA in preparing individual audit plan, monthly audit plan and annual Internal Audit Plan.
• To carry out monthly audit of country office, quarterly financial audit, department audit and annual audit.
• To prepare audit report and submit to CHIA for review and finalization. • To carry out special and or investigation audit.
• To ensure conformity with Internal Audit Manual in all phases of the audit process • Document, evaluate and test systems and controls to determine the adequacy and effectiveness. Ensure compliance with policy and procedures, reliability and integrity of information and safeguarding of assets.
• To compute, calculate, verify, tabulate and analyze data.
• To attend audit meetings with auditee (entry and exit conferences) to discuss on the audit process and audit work as well as audit findings identified during the course of audit.
• To develop and discuss findings, recommendations and timelines for corrective actions with responsible persons.
• To discuss with CHIA major risks or audit findings identified during the course of audit.
• To carry out the annual inventory count in selected audit spots
• To carry out any other work assigned by CHIA.
• Prepare and preserve various documentations for audit works such as working papers, audit programs, supporting evidence, permanent and current files, circulars, minutes, and office memo for review by CHIA.
• Participate in the department monthly meetings.
• Attend and actively participate in trainings organized by the internal Audit Department

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• In-depth understanding of auditing and control practices
• Must be good both in written and oral communication.
• Managing priorities
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of working with MS Office

Educational Requirements: BBA degree in Accounting or related field with a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in Internal Audit.

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, our hiring process includes extensive background checks and criminal records disclosure. BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.

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 qualification. Applications should be submitted by email to: Recruitment.Liberia@brac.net, with the position title on the subject line.

DEADLINE: July 31, 2024

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED!