Internal Audit Manager job in Zambia
Today, World Vision Zambia provides support to approximately 120,000 registered children in child sponsorship within the 40 ADPs that are multi-sectoral in nature and impact more than two million people countrywide in areas of health, education, livelihood security and HIV and AIDS support.
Internal Audit Manager
Purpose of the job
To provide senior management with independent assurance on the effectiveness of the internal control systems through assisting the organization in managing risks, including financial, operating and other business risks and recommending enhancements or immediate corrective actions in order to promote accountability, transparency and contribute to the overall achievement of the WVZ Limited’s business objectives.
Major responsibilities
- Provide advisory and consulting services to senior management and prepare internal control and risk management profiles/results through reports that analyze audits done, project section risk ratings, recurrent audit findings and audit trends in order to add value in decision making and meet the overall objectives of WV Zambia Ltd –contributing to the child well-being
- Review compliance of corporate governance requirements within WVZ Ltd
- Provide overall supervision on ensuring audit targets/schedules are executed i.e. managing performance of audits on a risk-based approach designed to assist management in the attainment of objectives
- Plan of work assignments prior to commencement of field work for special reviews, continuous audits and investigations to ensure focus and key risk areas are known before hand as well as budgeted time is met
- Review audit work papers before issuing reports ensuring that the audit programs and work practices in the department are in compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (SPPIA), the US Government Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAGAS) for US Government Funding and World Vision’s Finance Manual and Internal Audit policies and procedures
- Issue timely, well written, quality audit reports in accordance with WVI audit, risk and evaluation set standards. Responses provided by management to be followed up
- Carry out special reviews and investigations were deemed necessary and approved by the Regional Audit Director. This may include participation in international audits
- Provide supervision, development and mentoring to internal auditing staff, coordinate and assure compliance with Continuous Professional Development (CPD) either as individuals or as a team by facilitating their participation in internationally recognized on line courses and attendance at professional seminars and trainings
- Develop, construct and provide technical assistance on audit processes, methodology and work papers and making recommendations on the same to the Regional Audit Manager to ensure audits are value adding
Education/knowledge/experience
- Fully qualified ACCA, CIA, CIMA or equivalent international recognized accounting professional qualification
- Certification/degree in a specialized field is an added advantage e.g. IT auditing, anti-fraud, accounting, microfinance etc. Demonstrated experience in US Government Grant policies and procedures is also recommended
- Five years internal and/or external audit experience in a recognized firm such as big external audit firms
- Must be a member of Zambia Institute of Certified Accountants (ZICA)
- Critical thinking and analysis skills
- Effective communicator – verbal and written
- Data mining and analytics
- Good IT knowledge – Must be able to exercise high levels of integrity, honesty, diligence and due care when carrying out duties and responsibilities
- Familiar with recognized accounting package/audit software system
- Good skill in planning and ability to maintain composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines
- Christian commitment and maturity or respect for Christian ethos in the workplace is a must
Working environment/conditions
- Ability to handle deadline assignments at short notice
- Must be willing to travel extensively within the country and internationally at least 30% of the time during the fiscal year