Internal Audit Officer

Position Title: Internal Audit Officer

Activation Date: 11 August, 2025 Announced Date: 11 August, 2025 Expire Date: 27 August, 2025

• Job Location: Kabul
• Nationality: Afghan
• Category: Professional Services
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Salary: As per the company salary scale
• Vacancy Number: MISFA/HR/200
• No. Of Jobs: 1
• City: Kabul
• Organization: MISFA Ltd
• Years of Experience: 3-5 years
• Contract Duration: Permanent with three months probationary
• Gender: Male
• Education: Bachelor Degree
• Close date: 2025-08-27
  
  

About MISFA Ltd

The Microfinance Investment Support Facility for Afghanistan (MISFA) was set up in 2003 at the invitation of the Afghan government — to get donor coordination right from the start and avoid the counter-productive efforts that have emerged from conflicting donor objectives in other post-conflict situations. It was established as a vehicle through which the Afghan Government and international donors could channel technical assistance and funding to build Afghanistan’s microfinance sector. MISFA was the first facility of its kind, pooling diverse donor funding mechanisms and converting them into streamlined, flexible support to microfinance institutions in Afghanistan, tailored to local priorities and accompanied by technical assistance and strong performance monitoring.

MISFA’s mission is to contribute to Afghanistan’s economic growth by developing a viable, inclusive financial sector for the poor, and the underserved small and medium enterprises.

Job Description

As per the instructions of the MISFA Board of Directors, MISFA will hire a permanent, independent Internal Auditor. The designated Internal Auditor will carry out his duties and responsibilities in line with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and will report functionally to the Board of Directors and administratively to the CEO.

The principle role of Internal Audit is to provide independent assurance that systems operated by MISFA are effective and that the control environment is adequate. The Internal Auditor should assist MISFA to accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of controls, risk management, and governance.

The Scope Of The Internal Audit Will Be To

• Develop a risk-based annual internal audit plan in consultation with the Board/Audit Committee and senior management.
• Conduct financial, operational, compliance, and performance audits across all departments of MISFA.
• Identify weaknesses and gaps in internal controls and provide actionable recommendations.
• 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.
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (ACCA, CIA, or equivalent preferred).
• Minimum 3–5 years of internal audit experience, preferably in the financial or microfinance sector.
• Strong knowledge of IIA standards, risk-based auditing, and microfinance operations.
• Familiarity with Microfinance KPIs (e.g., PAR, OSS, write-offs, portfolio quality).
• Experience with internal controls, risk assessment, and compliance monitoring.
  
  

Submission Guideline

The application package, acceptable in English language only, should comprise an up-to-date résumé and cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the position.

Interested candidates should submit their application package only by e-mail with the subject “Vacancy – Internal Audit Officer” to [email protected]. The application deadline is August 27, 2025.

Submission Email

[email protected]