Job Description
Senior Internal Auditor
Head Office - Nawala
Berendina Development Services (Guarantee) Limited is committed towards alleviating poverty among vulnerable and marginalized communities in Sri Lanka. Its vision is to create an empowered equitable society where poverty does not exist. Berendina Development Services (BDS) work area is Anuradhapura, Batticaloa, Kandy Kegalle, Mullaitivu, Nuwara Eliya, and Trincomalee Districts and estates in Nuwara Eliya District. BDS assists marginalized communities including vulnerable men and women, widows, elders, persons with disabilities, and youth to overcome poverty. The assistance offered are grant-based in the areas of livelihood, water, sanitation and hygiene, housing, health, community infrastructure development, youth skill development, school development, and civic engagement as well as CSO strengthening. BDS annually supports over 25,000 families across the operating districts.
BDS is planning to recruit a Senior Internal Auditor to ensure the effective implementation of the BDS programmes within the principles of accountability and transparency. We seek proactive and self-motivated individual who has professional commitment and the ability to work in a challenging environment to fill the above vacancy.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive internal audits of the organization’s financial and operational systems, processes, compliances and controls.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management procedures, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Perform thorough analysis of financial statements, accounting records, and supporting documents to identify inconsistencies, errors, or fraudulent activities.
- Prepare detailed audit reports summarizing findings, recommendations, and corrective action.
- Participate in special investigations as assigned by the board of directors.
Remuneration
Negotiable and market based attractive remuneration package will be offered depending on qualifications and experience. Please indicate your current salary in the application.
Berendina offers Health insurance, EPF employer contribution of 15% & ETF and special allowances. The organization also offers career development training opportunities locally and at times internationally.
The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria
- Part qualification in ACA, ACMA or ACCA.
- Minimum five years’ experience as an Internal Auditor or in a similar role.
- Ability to write reports in English language is essential.
- High ethical standards and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Working knowledge of Sinhala/Tamil language is an added advantage.
- Age should be below 45 years.
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE FEMALE CANDIDATES TO APPLY
Please apply with your comprehensive CV and the contact details of two non-related referees from your previous employments to the following address indicating the position applied for on the top left hand corner of the envelope OR email the applications to [email protected]. Please indicate the position title in the subject line of the e-mail. Closing date for applications is 10 days from the published date.
Head of HR, Administration & Corporate Image Building
Berendina Development Services (Guarantee) Limited
No. 44/3, 03rd Floor, Narahenpita Road, Nawala
[email protected] | http://www.berendina.org
Berendina is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualifying candidates to join us.
