Head of Internal Audit, BRAC Myanmar

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Position: Head of Internal Audit, BRAC Myanmar

Job Location: Yangon, Myanmar

About the Role:

The Head of Internal Audit leads BRAC Maynmar internal auditing operations. The scope of work will include but not limited to operational, financial, risks, processes, and compliance-based audit projects. Other projects will include, but not be limited to, due diligence, fraud investigations, pre and post-IT reviews.

S/He will lead and administer a comprehensive risk, compliance, and process-based internal audit program to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and BRAC’s policies, procedures and processes are designed with efficiency and effectiveness. He/She also guide the responsibility for the recruitment and onboarding of new internal audit staff and conducts performance evaluations, including developing, mentoring and coaching of staff.

S/He will eventually through BI’s Internal Audit have complete discretion over the design, development, and testing strategy of the BRAC Maynmar ’s overall audit which will encompass multiple risk verticals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development and implementation of risk-based annual internal audit plan as per the guideline of the head office;
• Development of monthly Branch audit audit plans and circulate to country management;
• Conduct process audit, program quality audit, safeguarding review as per the recommended schedule of the head office;
• Overall responsible for auditing BRAC’s all operations at the country level.
• Implementation of Internal Audit Manual in BRAC Maynmar .
• Quality enhancements of compliance function through Compliance Reporting on ICQ & & Quick Review, Regulatory and Donor Compliance and Financial Statement.
• Preparation of Summary Reports, Target Achievement Reports, Reply on IA Report not found for Country Management.
• Transparency and accountability established through Internal Audit Reporting and Internal Audit Review Management Committee (IARMC) Meeting.
• Maintain audit independence at each level at the time of audit.
• Recruited and deploy Internal Audit Resources in appropriate areas to achieve the Internal Audit Plan and grow them up for the next internal audit leader in the country.
• Capacity building of staff through the quality improvement of audit, documentation and reporting and communication.
• Conduction of investigation if requested by Country Director and Chief Executive Officer
• Advise and supervise the audit activities carried out by the audit team as per the Annual Internal Audit Plan
• Delegate, allocate and assign audit team to carry out the audit work
• Finalise the audit report (including special report) and deliver to respective management
• Ensure timely and effective execution of the audit work
• Discuss with the management of major risks or audit findings identified in the audit report in the CMT/MMT Meeting. Quarterly Programme’s Review Meeting.
• Continuous communication with the BI Internal Audit team and Head of Internal Audit, BI to keep the management updated about any important issues regarding the audit, risk management and compliance services.
• Ensure the preservation of various documentation for audit work such as working papers, supporting evidence, permanent file, current file, circulars, minutes, office memo, preserving duly signed risk registers, all reports and emails sent to head office, BI and any other documents which need to be preserved.
• Conduct meetings with donors or training for both local and expatriate staff regarding compliance and risk management services.
• Presentation on Internal Audit Services to newly recruited staffs including Young Professional in-country office requested by the programmes and HRD.
• Document and Monitor the implementation of audit report.
• Prepare and present the report, audit findings to senior management, the country audit committee and Boards.
• Any other activities related to internal audit assigned by the line management and senior management.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Having a master’s degree will be an advantage.

Required Skills, Competencies & Knowledge:

• Maintaining the Internal Audit and Internal Control System, Compliance, Management and Risk Management services and dealing with financial management, tax matters and legal affairs of the organization.
• Ability to work in a multicultural work environment.
• Energetic, self-motivated, innovative, team builder, ambitious and self-starter.
• Excellent proficiency in English both oral & written.
• Problem-solving, good supervisory skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience Requirements:

• 6-7 years’ experience in the field of accounting, finance or auditing. Big 4 experience or working experience with BRAC environment will be preferable.

About BRAC International:

BRAC International (BI), a leading non-profit organization, is on a mission to empower people and communities facing poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice. Our vision is to create a world free from exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realise their potential. We design proven, scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to achieve their potential.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 and over the last five decades has grown to become one of the world’s largest non-governmental organisations (NGOs), reaching over 100 million people. We started our first international operation by venturing into Afghanistan in 2002, building on lessons from our work in Bangladesh to support a nation devastated by war. Currently operating in 16 countries across Asia and Africa. Born, proven and led in the Global South, BRAC International brings a unique Southern perspective and commitment to continuous learning, providing a depth of insight, experience and evidence to meet the needs of diverse communities with humility and courage across Asia and Africa. To learn more about BRAC International, please visit (www.bracinternational.org.com)

Our Core Values:

Integrity: We approach our work with honesty and integrity.

Innovation: We innovate and iterate to improve our impact.

Inclusiveness: We foster inclusion to reach those who need it most

Effectiveness: We strive for effectiveness to better serve people in poverty