Manager - Audit @ Aga Khan Development Network

Job Summary

As an Audit Manager, you will be responsible for the successful completion of audit engagements as per the annual audit plan and to supervise other staff members in their audits to ensure successful completion of their tasks.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Managing a portfolio of audit entities within Pakistan including Institutions and legal entities and ensuring completion of financial, management, construction and social audits as per the audit plan.
• Assist management in preparing the audit universe to ensure compliance with audit methodology (including audit risk assessment) and external (regulatory) requirements to identify high risk areas.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements in Internal Control, Policies, Regulatory Compliance and Risk management under best practices.
• Providing regular qualitative and quantitative feedback to Office Bearers, Board and relevant stakeholders.
• Attending meetings of the GRB Board, Audit Committees of legal entities, as and when required.
• Conducting special assignments, enquiries, due diligence and providing timely initiation, well-planned execution and completion of audits, as per standard time required and within budget.
• Carrying out regular follow-ups with the auditee departments for implementation of agreed-upon actions.
• Assisting the Senior Manager with completing the reporting of Internal Audit Review Committee and Audit Committee meetings, as may be required.
• Spot-checking cash and inventory to verify accuracy and correctness.
• Conducting investigations based on irregularities indicated.
• Monitoring long outstanding recommendations and validating action items proposed for closure upon implementation.
• Supervising and performing reviews of the work undertaken by the assigned team members or peers, providing value-added feedback and ensuring the work conforms to the globally accepted quality standards.
• Carrying out regular follow-up with the institutions for any outstanding recommendations and ensure timely implementation.

Required Skills

Skills and Qualification:

• An ACA / ACMA /ACCA/CIA or a Master's Degree in a relevant discipline with additional certifications in audit.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, working with the audit firms and/or Internal audit departments. Working with development sector will be an added advantage.
• Has a flexible schedule to accommodate a non-traditional work-load, including working evenings and/or weekends.
• Ability to audit including, plan, execute and report, supervision of team.
• Strong organization and follow-up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and manage projects and tasks within deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to be able to build excellent working relations with other departments.
• Ability to simultaneously manage and complete several reviews and/or projects.
• Ability to establish, evaluate and assess processes, ensuring processes are documented completely and accurately.
• Ability to converse and write effectively in English, especially report writing and presentation skills.