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Job Opportunity at Vision Fund Zambia (VFZ)


Vision Fund Zambia (VFZ) seeks to recruit qualified candidate who is motivated and result oriented to fill the position of:
INTERNAL AUDITOR
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The successful candidate will ascertain compliance of operations with VisionFund policies and procedures as well as with existing national laws, rules and regulations by conducting audit of branches and head office. He/she will be responsible for reviewing and evaluating internal controls and accounting systems of branches and head office, and recommending corrections, improvements and compliance.  Will be responsible for conducting the impact evaluation on the clients and recommending improvements.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
  1. Develop and prepare Annual Audit Plan that outlines activities to be undertaken during the year.
  2. Perform Audit work in accordance with the approved audit manual and professional standards.
  3. Carry out the procedures outlined in the internal audit plan under the supervision of Audit Manager.
  4. Carry out independent assessment of the application and compliance with the established company policies, procedures and regulations.
  5. Review, appraise and advise accordingly the soundness, adequacy and efficiency of accounting, financial, business operations process, MIS, HR and other internal controls and detect irregularities and illegal acts.
  6. Perform operational reviews and appraisals on the cost effectiveness and efficiency with which company resources are employed in all MFI business processes.
  7. Review and advise degree of compliance of MFI business to its internal policy and procedures as well as VFI policies.
  8. Perform audit of the MFI assets to ascertain that they are properly recorded and safeguarded from theft, fraud, and misappropriation.
  9. Perform audits of the MFI’s liabilities and ascertain that they are accurate and genuine.
  10. Provide investigative services, as the need arises, and if possible, recommend changes on policies and procedures arising from the case(s) investigated in order to strengthen the MFI’s control management system.
  11. Carry out sampling tests for examination.
  12. Assist in the execution of the external audit as well as examinations to be conducted by government regulatory agencies.
  13. Discuss the results of the audit with the respective unit/branch/department managers and advises on appropriate actions to improve conditions.
  14. Maintains adequate records of reports submitted and monitor whether action to rectify reported findings.
  15. Review corrective actions and follow-up reports or management responses to the audit recommendations and follow-up with related branch or head office to clear responses as may be assigned.
Minimum qualification requirements and competencies:
  • University Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration ACCA OR CIMA
  • At least 3 years working experience in accounting, finance or in Audit, from Banking or  Micro Finance Institution
  • Good computer skills in Microsoft Office applications
  • Competent in T24 and Sun Systems
  • Experience in credit and deposit operations.
  • Determined personality with initiative, perseverance and the ability to motivate and
manage a team
  • Capability and willingness to take responsibility and highly developed sense of rectitude
  • Ready to comply and live up to and in accordance with the organization Ideals and Core Values
  • Be a good trainer, facilitator, mentor, and coach
  • Very good communication skills
  • Good knowledge in economic and financial matters
  • Good analytical and problem solving skills
Other Competencies/Attributes:
  • Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
  • Effectively manage change
  • Able to build a strong multi disciplinary team
  • Ability to build a strong relationship with partners
  • Perform other duties as required by the board or the Chief Executive Officer.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should send a cover letter accompanied by a CV to the address below clearly indicating the POSITION being applied for to the attention of the:
People & Culture Manager
Plot 11723, Kabelenga Road (Opposite Levy Junction),
P.O. Box 33911
Lusaka, Zambia
OR
Closing date: 11 August, 2017.