Career with BRAC International

BRAC is an award-winning international non-governmental development organisation, with the vision of a world free from all forms of exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realise their potential. BRAC is a leader in developing and implementing cost-effective, evidence-based programmes to assist poor and disadvantaged communities in low-income countries, including in conflict-prone and post-disaster settings. It is an organisation of and for the people of the Global South, pioneering new development and social enterprise approaches to equip communities to achieve prosperity. As well as being the world's biggest NGO by number of staff and people directly reached, BRAC has regularly been ranked the number one NGO in the world by the Geneva-based NGO Advisor, an independent organisation committed to highlighting innovation, impact and governance in the non-profit sector. BRAC retained the top spot in 2020 among the top 500 NGOs for the fifth consecutive year.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed. It started its first programme outside of Bangladesh in Afghanistan in 2002, and has since reached millions of people in 11 countries in Asia and Africa. BRAC has a holistic approach to development that uses a wide array of programmes and social enterprises, including in microfinance, education, health, agriculture, gender and human rights. BRAC believes that every person has inherent potential, and when an enabling environment is created and that potential is unleashed, even the poorest can become agents of positive change in their own lives, for their families and their communities.

BRAC International is seeking application from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position:

Senior Manager, Information Systems Audit

The purpose of the Senior Manager, Information Systems Audit role is to effective and efficient functions of internal audit services in both Head Office and Countries and operational and strategic supports to the Head of Internal Audit, BRAC International. Senior Manager, Information Systems Audit will report to the Head of Internal Audit (HIA), BRAC International, will lead the Internal Audit team.

Key Responsibilities:

Internal Audit Services
Strategic Responsibilities:

  • Develop a framework for IS Audit execution, reporting and monitoring of audit observations.
  • Disseminate technical knowledge in areas of IT and Information Systems operation and key control areas.

Operational responsibilities:

  • Preparation of Information Systems (IS) Audit plan for BRAC International countries to conduct IS Audit.
  • Provide quarterly information systems audit instructions to the country internal audit team and closely monitor the field work progress.
  • Provide technical support and trainings to the country internal audit teams in conducting the quarterly information systems audits.
  • Analyzing existing controls and recommending controls in specific information systems to provide assurance of operational and technical efficiency at the process level.
  • Identify instances of over and under control and provide management with a clear articulation of residual risks where existing controls are inadequate.
  • Guide to updating and development of internal audit software design, mapping etc. in light of new organizational changes.
  • Keep abreast of legislative issues, new regulations/trends and appropriate audit, direction/methodology. Discuss and updates the audit methodology accordingly.
  • Support ICQ (self-audit system) automation development process.
  • Preparation of various MIS reports, maintain documentation back-ups as per requirement.
  • Conduct country office audits, focus on information systems, as per the Annual Internal Audit Plan.
  • Assist Head of Internal Audit, BI in preparing summaries on the output of the information systems audit for presenting at the Finance & Audit Committee.

Communication responsibilities:

  • Maintain coordination with various HO technical teams, i.e. – IT team, Programmes, and
  • Human Resource Department.
  • Arranges discussion with various HO technical teams to have their expectation before dispatching and preparing various quarterly process audit instructions.
  • Maintain good communication and coordination with country internal audit teams and country management teams, and country IT team if necessary.

Reporting responsibilities:

  • Prepare summary of information systems audit reports on quarterly basis for providing core insights of the exercise to BI SMT level circulations.
  • Review the country information systems audit reports before circulation to the country management.
  • Review of draft executive level reports for country, i.e.- quarterly county internal audit update for boards and audit committees, and preparation of summary report for BI senior level management.

People management:

  • Disseminate knowledge related support to the department's staff and ensure audit staff are well equipped with necessary skill set to deliver internal audit services.
  • Any other official activities assigned by the respective line management and BI management.

Others (Safeguarding):

  • 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.

Educational Requirements:

  • Graduate/ Post-graduate preferably in Computer Science/Information System/ Information Technology/ Accounting/Finance

Professional Degree / Certification:

  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

  • Capable of managing the internal audit function like audit conduction, report review, quality reporting etc.
  • Knowledge on ISACA, ISA and IIA Standards for developing new policies and procedures to enhance compliances.
  • Capable of working with team with good communication skills and relationship building attitude.
  • Good understanding on the use of Microsoft office programs and enterprise resource software.

Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum 5-6 years working experience with two years Managerial skill in Audit/ Compliance/ Risk Management related field will be preferred.

Employment Type: Regular

Salary: Negotiable

Job Location: BRAC International Dhaka Office, Bangladesh

If you feel you are the right match for the above mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

External candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary at recruitment.bi@brac.net

Internal candidates need to apply with their latest CV including all job assignments in detail with BRAC PIN and email to internal.bi@brac.net

Please mention the name of the position and AD# BI 50/22 in the subject bar.

 

Only complete applications will be accepted and short listed candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline: 15 May 2022

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation - regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure include extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding to the fullest extent.  

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer