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Audit Quality Assurance Specialist

Ministry of Finance
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Position Title: Audit Quality Assurance Specialist

2025-06-24    Kabul     Full Time     32

Job Location: Kabul
Nationality: Afghan
Category: QA-Quality Control
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: NTA-Grade 'C'
Vacancy Number: 168/NTA/GDIA
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Kabul
Organization: Ministry of Finance
Years of Experience: • Having at least Master’s degree or its equivalent degree with 3 years of relevant working experience or having bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience in internal audit (preferably in public sector) or any other directly relevant area,
Contract Duration: Till the end of 1404 fiscal year- Extendable
Gender: Male
Education: Professional Qualification i.e. ACCA, CIA, CPA, Bachelor in relevant field, Masters Degree in relevant field would be preferable
Close date: 2025-06-24

About Ministry of Finance:

Directorate General of Internal Audit - Ministry of Finance (MoF) of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is mandated to conduct the internal audit of various MoF units.

Ministry of Finance has recognized the importance of quality assurance in internal audit assignment carried out by the Directorate. As a guiding tool, the Directorate has adopted internal audit standards which are in compliance with best international internal audit practices in addition to audit manuals on various topics and other documents. The extent to which individual audit teams comply with standards are required to be reviewed continuously and regarded as an important component of internal audit practices.

Job Descriptions:

The Audit Quality Assurance Specialist is expected to be skilled in internal auditing standards, best practices, accounting principles and have an extensive understanding of financial legislation, relevant laws and regulations, and be adept at analyzing large volumes of data. The specialist should be able to work independently and understand all of the required processes involved in effective quality assurance of internal audits.

Job Requirements:

Job Description

Objectives of the Assignment:

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.

Duties and responsibilities are, but not limited to the following:

Principal Functions:

  • 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 3 years of relevant working experience or having bachelor’s degree with 5 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 Guidelines:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their CVs with a detailed application letter and contact details, no later than 24th June 2025 to below email.

Please clearly indicate “position name & vacancy number” in the subject line of email.

Do not attach your education and working experience documents.

Submission Email:

ahmadzai.maiwand@mof.gov.af

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