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Health Care and Social Development ORG-HSDO is an Afghan a Non-Political, Non-Governmental and Non-Profit organization, established to extend developmental and humanitarian assistance to the urban and rural communities of Afghanistan through implementing various projects in several provinces of Afghanistan. It has been registered in 2008 with the Ministry of Economy (MOEc) of the Government Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIROA) with Reg # 1239. It is also registered with Ministry of Public Health (Reg. 1307) and listed members with Agency Coordination Body for Relief and Development (ACBAR). Health Care and Social Development Organization working since its establishment in 5th thematic areas such Community Development, Women Empowerment, Health, Education, Peace Building and Conflict Resolutions.

The Internal Audit Officer is responsible for executing internal audits across HSDO’s Program, operations, evaluating risk exposure, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and Afghan regulatory standards. Reporting to BoD/General Director, this role contributes to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across departments and branches. It requires strong analytical skills, field audit experience, and the ability to work independently with professionalism and discretion.

Main Responsibilities for the position:

• Develop a risk-based annual internal audit plan in consultation with the Board/senior management.
• Conduct Programs, operational, compliance, and performance audits across all departments of HSDO.
• Identify weaknesses and gaps in internal controls and provide actionable recommendations.
• Assist and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and track progress.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance systems.
• Ensure the efficient and effective use of resources.
• Follow up on the implementation of External Audit and previous Internal Auditors’ recommendations.
• Ensure maintenance of financial and other key records.
• Ensure management of fixed assets.
• Ensure expenses are incurred in accordance with the established procedures.
• Ensure Petty cash is managed as per the finance manual.
• Deliver Internal Audit and Fraud Awareness trainings to the MO, PO and Field staff.
• Assist in the investigations as and when required.
• Design Audit program and compliance checklists when as required.
• Asses and assure about the Internal Control and Risk Management.
• Prepare and update flowcharts for all processes within the organization.
• Gain understanding of risk areas, their impacts and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Inspect account books, statements, ledgers, and accounting systems for efficiency and use of accepted accounting procedures.
• Assess financial operations and make best-practices recommendations to management.
• Review the financial records of HSDO to detect any irregularities that may indicate fraudulent activity.
• Obtain, analyze and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts.
• Perform audits of cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fix assets, operating expenses, & payroll expenses.
• Liaise with all the business functions of the organization which includes HR, Finance Admin, Program etc to gather data and information for audit requirements.
• Conduct internal audits to test the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with HSDO policies, donor regulations and relevant applicable laws in Afghanistan.
• Assist in the preparation of audit and investigation reports.
• Follow up implementation of agreed audit recommendations closely.
• Keep up to date with donor regulations, through reading donor rules and regulations and other relevant sources of information.
• Following guidelines and making use of templates when making documents, letters, memos, presentations; looking for improvements in layout and structure of documents.
• Preparing presentations, collecting documents, filing and providing general administrative support where necessary.
• Perform other tasks commensurate with the level of job, as instructed by the supervisor.
• Any other tasks assigned by the Supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
• Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CIA, ACCA, CISA) is preferred.
• Minimum 04 years of experience in internal audit, compliance, or financial control roles.
• Prior experience in HER/SAFE/EPHS, BPHS funded by UNICEF is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Afghan labor law, internal control frameworks, and audit methodologies.

Core Competencies

• Solid understanding of audit principles and risk management
• Strong analytical and investigative skills
• Clear and professional report writing
• Field audit experience and operational insight
• High integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive data
• Effective communication and coordination across departments
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office; audit software experience is a plus
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Commitment to continuous improvement and compliance culture

Skills required:

1. Efficiency, result-oriented, and excellent management capabilities.
2. Ability of problem-solving and conflict resolution.
3. Capacity to perform effectively under pressure and harsh conditions; ability to handle.
4. confidential and politically sensitive issues in a responsible and mature manner.
5. Excellent capacity development and teamwork skills; cross-cultural and gender sensitivity.
6. Ability to travel throughout the country.
7. Respect the confidentiality of the organization.

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a cover letter and full CV to the below mentioned email.

jobs.hsdo@gmail.com indicating the Job Title, Vacancy Number and Location of the position in the email subject line.

Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Do not submit academic certificates with the application. These will be requested if the candidate is selected. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the written test/interview.  

HSDO is an equal opportunity employer.  We strongly encourage women and people with disabilities to apply. HSDO has zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, and abuse (SEA).

Definition of PSEA:

The term ‘sexual exploitation’ means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. 

HSDO PSEA is intended to complement through phone, email, complaint box at the HFs, formal legal channels for managing allegations provide public information about the procedure it offers. Identify staff members who can serve as focal points on PSEA. Such as human resources and staff who are responsible for PSEA. As well as Staff at the provincial level. Staff is clear on the role which is playing by focal points. The role includes Awareness raising/training for staff, stakeholders, and communities. Documenting who has signed for Example: Code of conduct, PSEA, GRM as well.

HSDO PSEA Committee need to decide whether the complaint should be directed to a different office within the organization, or to a different organization altogether. For example, complaints alleging economic impact as a result of corrupt procurement procedures may need to be referred immediately to the organization’s own internal audit department, and/or to an external anti-corruption office. Eligibility is often determined on the basis of four broad criteria:

1. Does the complaint indicate that the program has caused a negative economic, social, or environmental impact on the complainant, or has the potential to cause such an impact?
2. Does the complaint specify what kind of impact has occurred or may occur, and how the program has caused or may cause that impact?
3. Does the complaint indicate that those filing the complaint are the ones who have been impacted, or are at risk of being impacted; or that those filing the complaint are representing the impacted or potentially impacted beneficiaries at their request?
4. Does the complaint provide enough information for PSEA Committee to make a determination on the first three questions?

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