Career Opportunity at CPD

 

 

Senior Associate-Internal Audit

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) is seeking applications from qualified professionals for the role of Senior Associate-Internal Audit, directly reporting to the Executive Director and the Chair of the Audit Committee. Key responsibilities include:

  • Define internal audit scopes and formulate the annual audit plan.

  • Conduct quarterly audits in accordance with the annual plan.

  • Perform pre-audits on procurement processes, contracts/agreements, advance payments, reimbursements, etc.

  • Review internal regulations, manuals, policies, procedures, contracts, and agreements.

  • Monitor and follow up on management action plans related to identified audit issues.

  • Participate in internal meetings and discussions.

  • Review and reconcile documents, accounting entries, and processes, suggesting best practices.

  • Develop checklists and tools for conducting audits as per the plan.

  • Recommend and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

  • Assist management in implementing internal and external audit recommendations.

  • Support the implementation of adequate internal controls.

  • Undertake review or verification assignments as recommended by the audit committee.

  • Assist in preparing working papers for various meetings.

  • Independently prepare monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and statutory accounts.

  • Support accurate and timely financial reporting for individual projects

  • Create master budgets and project budgets with justification notes, along with budget variance analysis.

  • Examine all financial records, systems, and control processes in adherence to accounting standards.

  • Provide support for accurate and timely financial reporting on individual project financial activities.

  • Act as the primary contact for external auditors and coordinate all financial matters with the organization's Audit Committee.

  • Fulfill any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

The applicant should be highly motivated and committed and must be capable of displaying learning ability and a capacity to work effectively as a team player.


Required Qualification:

  • Masters/MBA degree in Accounting or Finance from a reputed university. A minimum CGPA of 3.50 is required, which can be relaxed if candidates have relevant job experience

  • Partly qualified accounting professionals of recognised accounting body (CA/CIMA/CMA/ACCA)

  • Minimum three years of professional experience with a focus on financial management and accounting in NGOs

  • Proficient in MS Excel and excellent working knowledge of computer applications such as MS Office, Outlook, etc

  • Good written and oral communication skills both in English and Bangla.

  • Excellent interpersonal abilities

A gross salary starting from Taka 81,200 per month will be offered to the successful candidate, along with other admissible benefits. The actual compensation package will be based on an assessment of the candidate’s qualifications and suitability, including experience.


Application Procedure

Qualified candidates should apply with a copy of their resumé and a recent photograph at career@cpd.org.bd;


Shortlisted candidates will be duly informed of written, viva-voce and computer literacy tests.

The deadline for submission of the application is Saturday, 25 January 2025.


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CPD, an equal-opportunity employer, strictly enforces a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and adheres to a safeguarding policy. Potential candidates will undergo comprehensive reference and background checks. Any attempts to influence the recruitment process will lead to disqualification.