CEDAR (Concern for Environmental Development And Research)
Internal Auditor (অভ্যন্তরীণ নিরীক্ষক) — Ensure Financial Integrity for CEDAR’s Microfinance Programs
Dhaka
Deadline: 2025-10-24
2 Positions
Job Overview
Company: CEDAR (Concern for Environmental Development And Research)
Location: Dhaka
Type: FullTime
Salary: Tk. 30,000 - 39,000 (Monthly)
Posted: 2025-10-09
Experience: 5 Years
Education Requirements
BBA / BCom (Accounting / Finance / Management) or equivalent bachelor's degree
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare annual and quarterly audit plans (Audit Plan).
- Perform branch- and center-based risk analysis to set audit priorities.
- Collect follow-up information from previous audit reports.
- Verify proper documentation for member loan disbursement, re-loan provision and rescheduling.
- Conduct 100% inspection of audited branch member groups and verify passbooks.
- Reconcile cash books, bank accounts, vouchers, passbooks and reconciliation statements.
- Identify inconsistencies among collection sheets, receipt books and transaction registers.
- Examine outstanding loans, over-collection or under-collection issues.
- Review branch activities for compliance with PKSF and CEDAR policies.
- Ensure staff loan disbursement, collection and record-keeping follow policy.
- Check for unauthorized expenditures, irregularities or misuse of authority.
- Select sample borrowers for field verification to ensure loans are used for intended purposes.
- Verify existence of actual members and authenticity of savings and insurance records.
- Assess branch manager and field staff performance and accountability.
- Monitor loan collection, write-off and overdue management practices.
- Evaluate branch financial discipline and record-keeping processes.
- Prepare detailed audit reports after audits.
- Clearly highlight serious irregularities, weaknesses and risks.
- Provide corrective action recommendations.
- Submit reports to central office and perform follow-up.
- Verify implementation of recommendations from previous audits.
- Prepare regular follow-up reports.
- Provide training and coaching to field staff to improve their skills.
Required Skills
- Audit and internal control knowledge
- Accounting and financial management
- Report writing and analytical thinking
- Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word
- Attention to detail and confidentiality
- Ability to travel frequently and work in field locations
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Driving license and motorcycle ownership preferred
Benefits & Compensation
- Probationary monthly salary: Tk. 30,000
- Opportunity for rapid promotion and financial incentives for experienced candidates
- Two festival bonuses annually after regularization
- Bicycle/motorcycle loan facility
- 10% food allowance of basic salary
- Field allowance and transport allowance
- Medical allowance and incentive allowance
- Phone bill support
- Single accommodation facility
- Provident fund and gratuity
Job Description
CEDAR (Concern for Environmental Development And Research) invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Internal Auditor. This job circular seeks an experienced finance professional to maintain and strengthen financial discipline, transparency and accountability across CEDAR’s microfinance and development operations in multiple districts of Bangladesh. The role is field-oriented and ideal for candidates with NGO/microcredit auditing experience who are ready to travel regularly and conduct thorough on-site verifications. Why this job and company? CEDAR is a national non-profit organization working in Bangladesh since 1993 with diverse development programs including microfinance. This circular is an opportunity to join a reputable company committed to poverty alleviation and strengthen internal controls across branches. If you want a meaningful job in development with scope for responsibility, growth and incentives, we encourage you to apply. Key responsibilities (summary): Develop annual and quarterly audit plans and prioritize branch audits using risk analysis. Conduct on-site branch and center-level audits, including verification of member loans, re-loans and documentation. Verify cash books, bank accounts, vouchers, passbooks and reconciliation statements. Identify discrepancies between collection sheets, receipt books and transaction registers and report irregularities. Assess compliance with PKSF and CEDAR policies and procedures and prepare detailed audit reports with corrective recommendations. Follow up on previous audit recommendations and prepare regular follow-up reports. Evaluate staff performance related to loan disbursement, collection and record-keeping; provide on-the-job advice and training. Monitor loan arrears, write-offs and overdue management; suggest process improvements. Ensure confidentiality, impartiality and integrity in all audit activities and documentation. What we expect from applicants: Minimum BBA/BCom (Accounting, Finance or Management) or equivalent bachelor's degree. At least 5 years of professional experience in auditing, accounting or financial management in NGO or microcredit sector. Strong analytical and report-writing skills; proficient in MS Excel and MS Word. Honesty, neutrality and ability to manage sensitive financial information. Willingness to travel to field offices across Dhaka, Gazipur, Munshiganj, Narayanganj, Narsingdi and other districts. Driving license and own motorcycle preferred (will be considered an advantage). Benefits & remuneration: Probationary monthly salary: Tk. 30,000. Experienced candidates in loan programs may receive faster promotion and additional financial incentives. After regularization, benefits per organizational policy: two festival bonuses annually, bicycle/motorcycle loan facilities, 10% food allowance, field allowance, medical allowance, incentive allowance, phone bill and transport allowance, single accommodation support, provident fund and gratuity. How to apply: This is an online/apply and walk-in circular. Interested candidates should prepare a full CV, two recent color photos, copies of educational certificates, a photocopy of National ID, and proofs of experience (and if employed, a valid release letter). Candidature requires a refundable security deposit equivalent to the probation salary (Tk. 30,000) with two guarantors and a Tk. 300 non-judicial stamp for the guarantee/undertaking. Walk-in / Selection test: Candidates are invited to attend a selection test in person at the Executive Director, CEDAR, 768 (old) 68 (new) Satmasjid Road (near Shankar Bus Stand), Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209 on 2025-10-24 at 09:30 AM. No TA/DA will be provided. Please read the full circular and prepare documents before you apply or attend. This job posting is an important circular from a reputed company operating in Bangladesh. If you meet the requirements and seek a challenging finance/audit role in the NGO sector, please apply as instructed in this announcement. Keywords: job, company, circular, bangladesh, apply