Manager, Internal Audit

Job Description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY WITH BRAC MICROFINANCE SIERRA LEONE LIMITED

BRAC Microfinance Sierra Leone Limited is the largest Microfinance organization in Sierra Leone with a mission to responsibly provide a range of financial services to people at the bottom of the pyramid. We particularly focus on women living in poverty in rural and hard-to-reach areas to create self-employment opportunities, build financial resilience, and harness women’s entrepreneurial spirit by empowering them economically.

BRAC Microfinance (SL) Limited is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individual to fill up the following position.

Position : Manager, Internal Audit

Number of Position : One (1)

Job Location : BMSLL Country Office

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Chief of Internal Audit (CHIA) in preparing individual audit plans, monthly audit plans, and the Annual Internal Audit Plan using a risk-based approach.
• Advise, supervise, and oversee audit activities carried out by the audit team in accordance with the approved Annual Internal Audit Plan.
• Independently conduct process audits, branch audits, and special audits, including high-risk and sensitive audit assignments.
• Conduct investigation audits personally, including fact-finding, evidence collection, root cause analysis, and reporting, as assigned by CHIA.
• Allocate, delegate, and assign audit engagements to internal audit staff and ensure effective utilization of audit resources.
• Ensure audit engagements are executed timely and effectively in compliance with the Internal Audit Manual, approved audit programmes, and audit objectives.
• Perform risk assessments and incorporate risk-based methodologies in planning and execution of audit engagements.
• Collect, review, finalize, and submit audit reports to CHIA within agreed timelines.
• Prepare and submit quarterly summarized audit reports to CHIA.
• Discuss significant audit findings, key risks, and control weaknesses identified during audits with CHIA in a timely manner.
• Attend and lead exit meetings with auditee management to discuss audit observations and recommendations.
• Review, evaluate, and discuss management responses to audit findings, including resolving disputes or disagreements.
• Ensure proper follow-up of audit recommendations and monitor implementation status of agreed corrective actions.
• Assist CHIA in developing and updating audit methodologies, audit techniques, audit guidelines, audit programmes, and checklists.
• Ensure conformity with the Internal Audit Manual and internal standards throughout all phases of the audit process.
• Ensure proper maintenance and preservation of audit documentation, including working papers, supporting evidence, permanent files, current files, circulars, minutes, and office memoranda.
• Conduct and supervise annual stock counts at the Country Office and BRAC Learning Centres, as applicable.
• Perform annual performance appraisals of internal auditors under direct supervision.
• Monitor internal audit team performance and identify training and capacity-building requirements.
• Arrange and facilitate training programmes for internal audit staff and support CHIA in conducting internal audit training sessions.
• Participate in Internal Audit Department meetings and contribute to discussions on audit issues and improvements.
• Prepare meeting minutes and submit them to CHIA in a timely manner.
• Ensure proper follow-up of decisions and action items arising from departmental and monthly meetings.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by CHIA in relation to the Internal Audit function

REQUIRED SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

• Communication skills, (Oral, Written, Report Writing and Presentation)
• Analytical critical thinking.
• Technical knowledge
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations
• Sound independent judgement and high level of confidence and integrity
• Computer literate with advanced level knowledge of Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

• Masters/Graduate Level in Accounting/Finance/Auditing, Banking & Finance or any other related field.
• At least 5 years audit/Risk management working experience
• Experience on information systems risk assessments/audits
• Experience in reviewing financial and credit related documentation and activities
• Experience in conducting investigations, identifying fraud, strengthening internal control

and an understanding of related legal complexities

• Experience in managing a team and collaborate and coordinate between different teams

to achieve objectives

• CISA, Part qualified in CIA/ACCA can be an advantage

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Supportive team culture that values integrity, community service, and excellence.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives.

If you feel you are the right fit for the above-mentioned position then we would like to speak with you, follow the application instructions below;

Interested candidates can apply sending their updated curriculum vitae with other documents to the Email Address Below: recruitment.sierraleone@brac.net  or hand delivered to our Country office address;13 Bath Street, Brookfields, Off King Harman.

Only completed applications will be accepted and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline: 17th March, 2026

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable 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, gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System.

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.