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RMG Sustainability Council

Head of Internal Audit
Introduction:
The Ready-Made-Garments (RMG) Sustainability Council (RSC) is an unprecedented initiative to ensure that
garments exported from Bangladesh are produced in safe factories. The RSC carries forward the significant
accomplishments made on workplace safety in Bangladesh following the Tazreen fire and Rana Plaza collapse
incidents. The RSC conducts structural, electrical, fire, and boiler safety inspections of factories, supports and
monitors remediation, conducts safety training and operates an independent safety & health complaints
mechanism available to workers in RMG factories.
Overall Job Purpose:
The position of the Head Internal is part of the RSC’s senior management team and reports independently to
the Board via the Executive Committee (with dotted line reporting to Managing Director). It is based in the RSC
office in Dhaka. Working closely with MD, he will develop the strategy and priorities for internal audit.
The role is responsible for driving internal compliances to standard operating procedures related to
operational, compliance and financial matters. Objectively evaluating risks and developing recommendations to
improve risk management, investigating fraud, analyzing and assessing processes and systems for efficiencies,
doing checks regarding integrity in decision making and keeping control of compliance with applicable laws and
regulations. It is expected to drive this independently in an unbiased review of a company’s internal systems,
processes, and procedures. The role would be responsible for not only highlighting process gaps/ non-
compliances but also work closely with respective teams watch over transitional process, workflow and
improvement required areas working collaboratively.
Duties and Responsibilities:

S.No. Key Responsibility Areas Key Activities

1 Development of internal audit
strategy and calendar
Identify key processes within the RSC to be covered as part
of the scope of internal audit. These would typically cover
operational, financial processes and other areas to identify
risks to the business.
Define how the internal audit would take place and get
approval from the Executive Committee. Create necessary
best practices, systems and resources required to
undertake the same
Create an internal audit calendar to ensure adequate
coverage of the internal audit process

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2 Conduct of internal audit
Conduct the internal audit process as per the calendar
approved (this may also at times involve engaging a third
party internal auditor)
Ensure timely completion of the internal audit and obtain
all necessary information or data related to the checks and
compliances required
Work closely with HOD’s to ensure that they comply with
the requirements of the internal audit

3 Creation of internal audit report
and action plan
Post completion of internal audit, create comprehensive
internal audit report to be shared with the Board
Highlight specific deviations and non-compliances to the
Board which are of significant nature
Agree on action plan to ensure the deviations/ non-
compliances are minimized going forward

4 Support in corrective action
Socialize and communicate the findings of the internal
audit report and action plans arising thereof with MD, CSO
and HOD’s
Align on specific corrective actions to be taken and create
a charter of ownership for those actions
Monitor the progress closely and report back to the Board
on periodic basis regarding the progress made
Take the support of MD, CSO where required to expedite
the action plans

5 Clear Communication Communicate and interview strong, effective and targeted

in the information-gathering phase
Putting gained information together structurally and
effectively messaging results to relevant management
teams in a clear and concise manner
Communicate clearly and straight forward to executive
committee to support the Board of Directors in their
control function

Education Qualification and Experience:

Master’s degree in accounting, Finance or Management
ACA/ACCA/FCA/FCCA
CIA Would be an added advantage.
At least 15+ years professional work experience in the internal audit function
Key Skills:
Proven experience as internal auditor
In-depth knowledge of internal audit principles and best practices,
Proficient in the use of MS Office
An analytical mind with a strategic ability
Excellent organisational and leadership skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
Proficiency in English language
Professionalism, discretion, and the ability to cope with stressful situations and tight timelines
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Application Deadline : April 9, 2024

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