Society for Family Health Recruiting: Internal Audit Officer – August 2017

Society for Family Health is recruiting for the position of Internal Audit Officer to be based in Lusaka at Head Office. The Internal Audit Officer will be responsible for ensuring that internal controls related to operational, financial and administrative controls are appropriate, adequate and that they are being adhered to for the smooth function of the organization. The areas audited by the Internal Auditor Officer are Sales, Receivables, Accounts Payables, Supply Chain Management, Fixed Assets, Fleet Management, Procurement, Human Resources and other operational activities of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• • Perform internal audits of SFH Zambia operations in line with the approved annual audit plan to assess the effectiveness of SFH Zambia internal controls and compliance with Population Services International (PSI) /SFH Zambia policies and procedures and/or Donor regulations.
  • Prepare Audit Committee board papers.
  • Conduct an annual risk assessment, develop a risk matrix and develop an annual audit work plan.
  •  Provide oversight over Internal Auditor.
  • Develop risk based audit work programs.
  • Verifies the accuracy of payment transactions.
  • Document internal audit testing in audit work papers, detailing the procedures performed results of testing and conclusions reached.
  • Identify control weaknesses and areas of actual or potential non-compliance with PSI/SFH Zambia and donor requirements and summarize these in an internal audit report, containing observations and internal control and procedural improvement recommendations.
  • Conduct audits of Sales transactions for completeness, accuracy, and validity. Also, conduct confirmation of balances for accounts receivables.
  • Ensure that monthly stock counts are being held in all store locations Main Warehouse and/or other Platforms.

• Conduct physical verifications of fixed assets and verify acquisition of capital assets to ensure they are adequately recorded and Asset disposals are duly approved.
• Carry out random surprise counts on Petty cash and Stock of finished products.
• Conducts promptness of banking for cash receipts related to Sales, Cash Transactions.
• Review preparation of Bank Reconciliations.
• Carry out platform audits to ensure that internal controls are in place and policies are adhered to by platform management.
• Assist in performing initial investigations into suspected frauds in line with PSI’s Global Fraud Reporting Guidelines.
• Provides capacity building support to SFH Zambia around internal controls and anti-fraud measures.
• Attending and observing tender opening procedures.
• Maintains files for the audit department.
• Carrying out any other duties as could be assigned by the Internal Audit Manager

Required Qualification and Experience

• Qualified Chartered Certified Accountant ACCA and/or accounting or Finance degree required.
• Member of Zambia Institute of Certified Accountants.
• At least 3 years’ experience in internal or external audit in a reputable audit, commercial, government or non-governmental organization.
• Results oriented.
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Good/excellent written skills in English.
• Good Planning and Analytical Skills
• Computer literacy and familiarity with word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with accounting software beneficial
• Good/ excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of USAID/Global Fund donor regulations required
• Ability to travel nationally 40% of the time.

PLEASE EMAIL APPLICATION AND CV

TO:[email protected] or send to The Director-Human Resources, Society for Family Health, Plot No. 549, Ituna Road, and P.O Box 50770, Lusaka. Clearly indicate,”INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICER -APPLICATION”. 

Closing Date: 21st August 2017.