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 a detail-oriented Audit Senior to conduct compliance reviews, transaction testing, and internal control assessments for our clients’ projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, technical expertise, and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of financial integrity.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Compliance Audits:

• Conduct detailed reviews of IPs’ financial records, including ledgers, bank statements, and payment vouchers, to verify compliance with client funding agreements.
• Identify and document unsupported or ineligible expenditures and breaches of procurement rules.

Procurement & Internal Control Reviews:

• Assess procurement processes for transparency, competitiveness, and compliance with client thresholds and policies.
• Evaluate internal control systems, including segregation of duties and approval workflows, and recommend improvements.

Reconciliation & Verification:

• Reconcile Statements of Expenditure (SoE) with Interim Financial Reports (IFR) and general ledgers.
• Verify supporting documentation for sampled transactions, ensuring compliance with eligibility criteria.

Fraud Risk Assessment:

• Analyze financial data for red flags and escalate suspected fraud to the Team Leader.
• Support investigations by preparing evidence packs and liaising with relevant stakeholders.

Reporting & Communication:

• Assist the Team Leader in drafting audit reports and recommendations.
• Liaise with IPs to resolve discrepancies and clarify findings.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., ACCA) is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years in financial compliance auditing, preferably in public sector or international development environments.
• Experience in procurement and internal control assessments.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in advanced Excel and data analysis.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and anti-fraud frameworks.
• Familiarity with ERP systems.

Language:

• Fluency in English; local language skills (e.g., Pashto, Dari) are advantageous.

Key Competencies for Audit Senior

• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Effective communication and collaboration 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 Senior, AA-VA-220); otherwise, your application may not be considered.
2. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

jobs@adroitassociates.org