Internal Audit Manager ASA Microfinance Zambia Ltd

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position: Internal Audit Manager x 1 (Lusaka)

Location: Lusaka

ASA Microfinance Zambia Limited is a Non-Deposit taking Microfinance Institution limited by shares incorporated on 22nd August 2014. The Company aims at empowering the poor Zambians for the improvement of their socio-economic condition and reduced poverty by the sustainable microfinance program. The company is a subsidiary of ASA International Group plc enlisted (premier) in London Stock Exchange. With over 3000 branches in Asia and Africa combined. ASA International has taken keen interest in opening several more branches in Zambia hence the need for a Manager of Internal Audit for the purpose of all internal auditing of the Company.

Must be able to undertake the following types of engagement:

• Assists in development of the institution’s annual risk-based Internal Audit

Plan;

• Schedules and communicate audit plans;
• Performs preliminary planning and establishes direction for audits, assess risk and develops audit direction.
• Performs audit work, including plan preparation, work papers, finding, and associated reports;
• Manages performance of audit assignments, reviews work papers and audit reports
• Able to manage multiple tasks and assignments to tight deadlines
• Verifies the accuracy of financial records as they pertain to assets, liabilities, receipts, expenditures, and related transactions.
• Excellent communication skills in both oral and written English
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to travel for regional engagements
• Corporate Governance advisory
• Contract compliance reviews
• Self-confident, able to think creatively, and a thirst for knowledge
• Good business and common sense
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ professional experience
• Degree in Accounting or Finance; preferably fully qualified ZICA/ACCA
• Must be a fully paid member of ZICA
• Must be Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing Microfinances in Zambia.
• Must possess team spirit, leadership quality and strong analytical skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Gross monthly salary of ZMW 17,000.00.
• Gratuity at the end of 2-year Contract (Renewable)