Internal Auditor

Audit Planning:

• In consultation with Islamic Relief Pakistan Board and Country Management, streamline and fulfill audit requirements for the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)
• Through a comprehensive risk assessment exercise identify with management areas of high risk within the Pakistan Country Office operating environment.
• Following the risk assessment develop an audit plan which provides sufficient audit coverage of the key risk areas facing Islamic Relief Pakistan.
• Allocate assignments on the part of country management to the internal auditor and work both as a team and alone on different audit assignments.

Audit plan Implementation and follow up

• Place comprehensive mechanism for internal controls and contractual requirements concerning SECP.
• Periodic audits and reviews as contractually agreed with SECP.
• Present findings, assurances and enforcement of recommendations to BoD IR Pakistan.   
• Ensure quality standards are met and maintained through supervision of teams and review of assurance work.
• Ensures the implementation of the audit plan to provide assurance on the effective management of risks and functioning of internal controls.
• Making sure that audit reports prepared as a result of audits and review assignments are based on sufficient and reliable audit evidence.
• Monitors action taken by management in response to assurance reviews ensuring effective follow-up.
• Oversee and conduct an ad-hoc investigation as required on areas of specific concern, including possible initial fraud investigation.
• Coordinate the development and review of the Country Office Risks Register and monitors the effectiveness of the controls put in place by management to manage these risks.

Building Capacity:

• Develop an understanding of the country programme on statutory requirements of SECP.
• Work with Country Director and Senior Management to improve their understanding of risk management and operational compliance
• Continually and actively develop technical knowledge in relation to new initiatives and systems.

Internal and External Relationships:

• Keep up to date on developments in the areas of general accounting, auditing, non-profit issues, Government of Pakistan and other regulations.
• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with the IRW Audit department.
• Participate in organizational activities that promote networking and representation of the audit department. 

Others:

Participate in audit assignments outside Country as required by the IRW Audit department in consultation with the country director of IR Pakistan.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with the organizational values & principles, vision and mission as well as commitment to its SEAH (sexual exploitation abuse and harassment) protocols. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards SEAH and don’t support any action that promotes or encourages SEAH.

“Please note, Islamic Relief is only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible/allowed to work in Pakistan.”

Pre-employment Checks:

• Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

  • Screening clearance
  • Receipt of satisfactory references

  Please note, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to live and work in Pakistan. We are unable to progress applications that would require sponsorship.

  Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding:

  IR is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IR engages. IR expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

  The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.

  All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

  By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

  Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

  To cater to the higher living cost, IR Pakistan is transferring the exchange gain (PKR-GBP) on salary to staff at a prevailing conversion rate till further notice. Salaries are paid in local currency