Internal Auditor – Lusaka GAIZ

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

An established and well recognized Insurance Company operating in Zambia, registered under the Laws of Zambia and licensed by the Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) to transact in General Insurance seeks individuals of impeccable credentials for the following positions:

1. INTERNAL AUDITOR – Lusaka

Looking for an objective Internal Auditor to add value and improve our operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. The successful candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and sound judgement.

Main Responsibilities

a) Performing the full audit cycle (risk and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability, compliance with all applicable laws policies, procedures and regulations and recommending corrective measures and improvements).

b) Determining internal audit scope and developing annual plans

c) Obtaining, analyzing and evaluating accounting documentation, reports, data, flowcharts e.t.c.

d) Preparing and presenting reports that reflect audit’s results and document process

e) Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement

f) The adequacy and effectiveness of the organization’s system of internal control and the quality of performance in carrying out assigned responsibilities

g) Maintaining open communication with management and Audit Committee

h) Undertaking periodic checks of operations in order to identify areas of vulnerable to inherent risks/fraud and make appropriate recommendations to avert such risks

i) Conducting follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions

j) Conducting spot check on various operations of the business

k) Ensuring compliance to group reporting deadlines and requirements.

Job Requirements and Technical skills

a) Proven working experience as Internal Auditor with business and industry experience and understanding

b) Advanced computer skills in MS Office, accounting software and databases

c) Risk Management and internal control understanding

d) Ability to use large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports

e) Budgeting, controlling and reporting

f) Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations

g) Five (5) years of work experience in an internal audit environment.

h) High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills

i) Sound independent judgement

j) Accreditation with ZiCA or the Institute of Internal Auditors Zambia.

k) A degree in internal auditing, financial accounting, or financial management or

ACCA or ZICA or CIMA.