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Internal Audit Officer (Sr.) – Noman Group, Dhaka

Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2025 5:33 am
by bdchakriDesk
Preparation Guide for the Position of Officer / Sr. Officer – Internal Audit (Noman Group)

1. Understand the Role
• The job focuses on auditing a wide range of financial and operational processes: payment cycles, AP vouchers, supply‑chain, logistics, local purchases, sales, inter‑company transactions, construction projects, inventory, utility bills, commercial activities, loan costs, and payroll.
• You will be required to perform detailed vouching, cheque‑register checks, document verification (PO, L/C, delivery challans, QC reports, MRR, etc.), and provide audit reports on any assignment given by management.

2. Match Your Qualifications
• Academic: BCom or BBA in Accounting (or related) and CA (cc) – this is mandatory.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in internal audit or finance within garments, textile, or spinning industries.
• Age: 26‑45 years, male candidate.

3. Technical Knowledge to Refresh

a) Payment‑Process & Vouching
– Understand the end‑to‑end flow of advance and immediate payments.
– Practice tracing a payment from request, PO matching, invoice receipt, cheque issuance to bank entry.

b) AP Voucher Adjustment
– Review PO‑to‑invoice matching, L/C documentation, and bank transaction reconciliations.

c) Supply‑Chain & Import/Export Documentation
– Study Chemical Verification Statements (CVS), Commercial Invoices (PI), C&F bills, inspection bills, transport bills, shipping bills.

d) Local Purchase & Sales Audits
– Familiarize yourself with the complete purchase cycle: PO → Goods receipt → Delivery challan → Gate & store entry → QC & MRR → Invoice.
– Review sales DO processes, tender/BID documents, inter‑company sales, and commission calculations.

e) Construction & Project Billing
– Learn to verify erection, dismantling, repairs, and maintenance cost allocations.

f) Operational Expenses & Inventory Control
– Refresh petty‑cash procedures, utility/consumable billing, lab test invoices, courier charges, and inventory reconciliation methods.

g) Commercial Activities & Receivables
– Re‑audit local sales, direct export, deemed export, bill‑to‑cash cycles, and AR ageing.

h) Financial Loans & Cost Audits
– Understand loan types (EDF, UPAS, CC, OD, STL, Term Loan) and how to compute interest, processing fees, and related costs.

i) Payroll Cost Audit
– Review wage, salary, overtime, leave encashment, final settlement, and maternity bill calculations.

4. Core Audit Skills to Strengthen

– Risk‑based audit planning and sampling techniques.
– Detailed vouching and document tracing.
– Use of audit software (Excel advanced functions, ACL, IDEA, or any ERP audit modules).
– Report writing: clear findings, root‑cause analysis, and actionable recommendations.
– Compliance standards: Company policies, local tax regulations, and industry‑specific standards for garments/textile.

5. Soft Skills & Personal Attributes

– Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
– Effective communication for presenting audit findings to senior management.
– Ability to work independently and manage multiple audit assignments simultaneously.
– High ethical standards and confidentiality.

6. Build Your Application Documents

*Resume*
– Highlight CA (cc) qualification prominently.
– List relevant audit experiences with bullet points that mirror the duties above (e.g., “Conducted end‑to‑end payment process audit covering advance & immediate payments, reducing unreconciled items by 15%”).
– Include industry exposure (garments, textile, spinning).
– Mention any audit software/tools you have used.

*Cover Letter*
– Address it to Noman Group, indicating the position (Officer / Sr. Officer – Internal Audit).
– Briefly state why your background (CA, 3+ years in textile/garment audit) fits the role.
– Cite a specific achievement related to any of the listed audit areas (e.g., “Led a logistics bill audit that identified $200k in over‑billing”).
– Express willingness to work at the Gulshan office and availability for interview before the deadline (31 Dec 2025).

*Supporting Documents*
– Copy of CA (cc) registration and certificates.
– Academic transcripts for BCom/BBA.
– Latest salary slip or a brief salary expectation note (since salary is negotiable).

7. Research the Company

– Review Noman Group’s website (if available) and any news articles to understand its business lines (especially garments, textile, spinning).
– Note recent expansions, new plants, or major contracts that may impact audit focus.
– Familiarize yourself with the corporate hierarchy to know who the reporting manager for internal audit might be.

8. Interview Preparation

a) Technical Questions
– Expect scenario‑based queries: “Walk us through how you would audit an advance payment process.”
– Be ready to discuss audit sampling, materiality thresholds, and control testing.

b) Case Study / Practical Test
– You may receive sample documents (PO, invoice, cheque register) and asked to identify discrepancies.
– Practice with mock data sets: trace a transaction from PO to payment and highlight red flags.

c) Behavioral Questions
– Examples: “Describe a time you uncovered a significant irregularity and how you reported it.”
– Emphasize teamwork, communication with finance and operations, and handling pressure.

d) Questions to Ask the Interviewer
– Inquire about the scope of the internal audit department, key risk areas, and expectations for the first 6 months.

9. Logistics for Application

– The posting indicates “OnlineApply: True.” Use the provided Apply URL (if any) to submit your resume, cover letter, and supporting documents.
– Ensure all files are in PDF format, named clearly (e.g., “FirstName_LastName_Resume.pdf”).
– Double‑check the submission deadline (31 Dec 2025) and keep a copy of the confirmation email.

10. Post‑Application Follow‑Up

– After submission, send a brief thank‑you email within 48 hours confirming receipt of your application.
– If you do not hear back within two weeks, a polite follow‑up inquiry about the recruitment timeline is acceptable.

11. Continuous Learning

– Stay updated on changes in Bangladesh tax law, audit standards (ISAs), and any new regulations affecting the textile/garment sector.
– Consider short courses on data‑analytics for auditors or ERP‑specific audit modules to add extra value.

By following the steps above, you will align your profile with the specific requirements of Noman Group’s Internal Audit vacancy and present yourself as a well‑prepared, qualified candidate. Good luck!