ACBAR

We are an international development firm specializing in four pivotal domains that collectively aim to promote prosperity and resilience, specifically in underdeveloped, fragile, and conflict-affected contexts. Our expertise spans research and analysis, monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), institutional strengthening, and social and behavior change communication (SBCC).

We empower communities under pressure from conflict or its aftermath, and in underdeveloped, fragile, and conflict-affected contexts generally, to reclaim their own agency and build prosperous economies and resilient societies.

We collaborate with governments, civil society organizations, international aid and development organizations, and corporations through a combination of robust, data-driven research and deep, place-based engagement to make international development more effective, inclusive, and sustainable.

To learn more about our company, please visit our website at https://www.adroitassociates.org and explore our portfolio, mission, and the values that drive us. We are proud of our track record, and we believe that Adroit Associates is a place where your engagement can truly thrive.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic audit manager to oversee financial review and audit assignments for our clients’ projects and implementing partners. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to quality, integrity, and capacity building.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Project Management & Planning:

• Lead the design, planning, and implementation of financial review and audit assignments for implementing partners (IPs).
• Develop risk-based audit plans, sampling strategies, and timelines in line with client requirements and international standards.
• Allocate tasks and supervise the audit team, ensuring alignment with project objectives and quality benchmarks.

Audit Execution & Quality Assurance:

• Oversee on-site and remote audit activities, including transaction testing, reconciliation of financial statements, and verification of compliance with funding agreements.
• Review working papers and audit evidence, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
• Address complex technical issues and escalate critical findings to clients as necessary.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Lead kickoff and exit meetings with IPs and clients to clarify objectives, present findings, and discuss recommendations.
• Coordinate with third-party validators and partners to align methodologies and facilitate a seamless audit process.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Draft and finalize comprehensive audit reports and management letters, including executive summaries, prioritized findings, and actionable recommendations.
• Ensure timely submission of reports in compliance with client templates and requirements.
• Archive all audit documentation and working papers in accordance with organizational and client policies.

Team Development:

• Mentor and build the capacity of financial specialists and analysts, providing technical guidance and performance feedback.
• Identify training needs and facilitate knowledge sharing within the team.

Education:

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIA) is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years of financial audit experience, including at least 2 years in a team leadership role for international organizations, donors, or public sector entities.
• Proven track record in managing complex audits in challenging environments.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in IPSAS/IFRS.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities.

Language:

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; knowledge of local languages (e.g., Dari, Pashto) is an asset.

Key Competencies for Audit Manager

• Strategic oversight and decision-making under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Commitment to ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and team-building abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Adroit Associates Values

• Passion for Positive Change: We place the lives of communities at the forefront of all our work.
• Commitment to Quality: We are rigorous, robust, and evidence-based in the work we undertake.
• Upholding Integrity: We abide by the highest professional and ethical principles in everything we do.
• Continuous Learning and Adaptability: We strive to be the best at what we do by maintaining an internal culture of critical thinking and learning.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume in PDF format to jobs@adroitassociates.org. Immediately and before May 15, 2025.

Note:

1. Please mention the position and vacancy number in the subject line of your email (Audit Manager, AA-VA-219); otherwise, your application may not be considered.
2. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

jobs@adroitassociates.org