The Microfinance Investment and Support Facility for Afghanistan (MISFA) is an apex organization that was established in 2003 to support the development of the microfinance sector through funding and technical assistance to microfinance institutions and to act as a catalyst for innovation. MISFA’s mission is to contribute to Afghanistan’s economic growth by developing a viable, inclusive financial sector for the poor, and the underserved small and medium enterprises. MISFA is wholly owned by the Government of Afghanistan-Ministry of Finance, and has been funded by a range of international multi and bi-lateral donors.

MISFA’s functions are accomplished through a number of departments and units, including Finance and Administration, Program Management, Monitoring & Supervision, Research & Innovation, Public Information & Communication, Information Technology and Human Resources.

Internal Audit Function

As per the instructions of the MISFA Board of Directors, MISFA will hire a permanent, independent Internal Auditor. The designated Internal Auditor will carry out his duties and responsibilities in line with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and will report functionally to the Board of Directors and administratively to the CEO.

Role and Objectives of Internal Audit

The principle role of Internal Audit is to provide independent assurance that systems operated by MISFA are effective and that the control environment is adequate. The Internal Auditor should assist MISFA to accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of controls, risk management, and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (ACCA, CIA, or equivalent preferred).
• Minimum 3–5 years of internal audit experience, preferably in the financial or microfinance sector.
• Strong knowledge of IIA standards, risk-based auditing, and microfinance operations.
• Familiarity with Microfinance KPIs (e.g., PAR, OSS, write-offs, portfolio quality).
• Experience with internal controls, risk assessment, and compliance monitoring.

Submission Guideline

The application package, acceptable in English language only, should comprise an up-to-date résumé and cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the position.

Interested candidates should submit their application package only by e-mail with the subject “Vacancy – Head of Audit” to jobs@misfa.org.af. The application deadline is December 2, 2025. Applicants who have previously applied for, should not reapply. Any repeated applications will not be considered and will be disregarded.

Due to the expected large number of applications, only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.