• Ability to design comprehensive Internal audit policy and procedure according to the prescribed IIA standards 
• Ability to design Risk Universe and build Annual Internal Audit Plan while using Risk Based Approach
• Add value by acting as a facilitator in business and risk management, thereby assisting the management in the effective discharge of their responsibilities.
• Managing the regulatory risks and controls for the assigned regulation, law or line of business to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• To work with management to ensure a system is in place which ensures that all major risks of the bank are identified and analyzed, on an annual basis.
• To plan, organize and carry out the internal audit function including the preparation of an audit plan which fulfils the responsibility of the department, scheduling and assigning work and estimating resource needs
• To report to both the audit committee and bank management on the policies, programs and activities of the internal audit.
• To coordinate coverage with the external auditors and ensure that each party is not only aware of the other’s work but also well briefed on areas of concern.
• To make recommendations on the systems and procedures being reviewed, report on the findings and recommendations and monitor management’s response and implementation.
• To review and report on the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of the financial and other information that is provided for management.
• To work with the bank management to ensure a system is in places which ensure that all major risks of the bank are identified and analyzed, on an annual basis.
• To conduct any reviews or tasks requested by, the audit committee and bank management provided that such reviews and tasks do not compromise the independence or objectivity of the internal audit function
• To provide both the bank management and audit committee with an opinion on the internal controls in the Bank.
• Monitors and evaluates operations, programs, processes and/or practices for quality and effectiveness; makes recommendations for improvement.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• In depth knowledge of financial and operation audit.
• Strong knowledge of Audit standards, best practices and ability to apply them.
•  Ability to develop a comprehensive internal audit program for bank.
•  Excellent analytical skills and attention to details.
•  Extensive knowledge of financial institution policies and procedures.
•  Good risk management skills and experience.
•  Must have a thorough understanding of the Afghanistan Banking Law & other applicable   regulations.
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills.
•  Have high ethical standards and integrity in both their personal and professional dealings.
•  Proficiency in spoken and written English.