Internal Audit and Compliance Officer

D. Key Duties and Responsibilities

A. Audit Execution and Transaction Testing

• Execute detailed audit procedures, test programs, and checklists as designed by the Internal Audit and Compliance Manager.

• Conduct thorough testing of financial transactions, vouchers, bank reconciliations, and ledger entries to ensure financial accuracy, proper documentation, and compliance with the Income Tax Act, 2023 and local VAT laws.

• Review payroll records, travel claims, and field-level operational expenditures for legitimacy and accuracy.

B. Procurement and Resource-in-Kind (RIK) Verification

• Perform transactional audits on procurements executed by the PMU and SRs to ensure strict compliance with the Government of Bangladesh Public Procurement Rules (PPR) and Global Fund procurement guidelines.

• Conduct physical verifications and spot-checks of Resources-in-Kind (RIK), including medical equipment, vehicles, IT assets, and pharmaceuticals at central and peripheral warehouses.

• Audit warehouse registers, stock ledgers, and distribution logs to cross-verify inventory balances and assess cold-chain and security controls.

C. Field Operations and Sub-Recipient (SR) Auditing

• Conduct regular field audit visits to Sub-Recipients (SRs), peripheral clinics, and implementation sites to evaluate the execution of programmatic activities against approved work plans.

• Assess whether programmatic field outputs match the financial resources spent (value-for-money verification).

• Identify operational bottlenecks, planning gaps, or localized commodity shortages during field visits and report them promptly.

D. Documentation, Working Papers and Follow-Up

• Maintain meticulous, well-organized electronic and physical audit working papers that clearly document the audit evidence collected, testing performed, and conclusions reached.

• Draft clear, concise, and fact-based preliminary audit findings and observations for review by the Internal Audit and Compliance Manager.

• Maintain the PMU's Audit Recommendation Tracking Matrix, conducting routine follow-ups with department heads and SRs to verify the implementation status of internal and external audit corrective actions.

E. Ethics and Fiduciary Risk Monitoring

• Actively monitor operations for early indicators of fiduciary risk, fraud, collusion, or waste, immediately escalating sensitive findings directly to the Internal Audit and Compliance Manager.

• Adhere strictly to professional internal-auditing standards, maintaining confidentiality, objectivity, and independence at all times.

F. Additional Responsibilities

• Undertake any other reasonable and relevant responsibilities assigned by the Internal Audit and Compliance Manager, commensurate with the skills and experience required for the position.
  

E. Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline from a recognized institution.

• Part-qualified professional status (e.g., ACCA/ICAB knowledge level) is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive professional experience in internal/external auditing, financial management, or compliance checking.

• At least 2 years of experience auditing donor-funded programmes (Global Fund, UN agencies, or international NGOs) in Bangladesh.
  

F. Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Solid understanding of standard accounting systems, internal control principles, and risk-based audit procedures.

• Functional knowledge of the Government of Bangladesh Public Procurement Rules (PPR), Income Tax, and VAT regulations.

• Practical experience in conducting physical inventory verifications and supply-chain asset tracking.

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Tally) and advanced utilization of MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data formatting) for financial data analysis.

• Strong report-writing and documentation skills in English and Bangla.

Behavioral Competencies

• Uncompromising ethical behaviour, transparency, and personal accountability.

• Polished communication and stakeholder-management skills to interface effectively with senior Government officials and international donor representatives.

• Analytical, solution-focused approach, with the ability to manage multiple complex audits simultaneously under tight timelines.

• Gender sensitivity, respect for workplace diversity, and professional corporate etiquette.

G. Expected Deliverables

• Audit Execution and Transaction Testing: Completed test programmes and transaction-testing evidence for assigned financial and payroll audits.

• Procurement and RIK Verification: Procurement compliance-testing records and physical-verification reports for RIK, warehouse, and inventory audits.

• Field Operations and SR Auditing: Field audit visit reports, value-for-money assessments, and documented operational findings.

• Documentation, Working Papers and Follow-Up: Complete, audit-ready working papers, preliminary findings, and an updated Audit Recommendation Tracking Matrix.

• Ethics and Fiduciary Risk Monitoring: Timely escalation records for fiduciary-risk, fraud, or collusion indicators.

H. Remuneration and Benefits

• Monthly remuneration will be determined in accordance with the PMU HR guideline

• Group health insurance will be provided as per the PMU HR guideline

• Monthly mobile and internet bills will be provided as per the PMU HR guideline

All these positions are open for Bangladeshi Nationals only. All candidates, irrespective of gender, religious and ethnic backgrounds can apply for the vacancies. Female candidates are highly encourged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for written test/interview. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Last Date of Application: 20 November 2026 (23:59 PM)