Internal Auditor at Precision Recruitment

Overview

We are recruiting!

Our client in Lusaka, is looking for an Internal Auditor to join their team for a job vacancy within the insurance industry.

To apply, or for more information, follow the link below.

INTERNAL AUDITOR

Job brief

We are 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 a sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts
• Provide independent, objective insights and risk-based assurance to the board and top leadership by evaluating whether, risks are identified, and effectively managed and adequate controls and systems are in place to manage risks.
• Source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality, goal and Governance activities are achieved.
• Support internal audit’s strategy to keep pace with the business needs and priorities.
• Foster strong relationships and interaction with the auditees
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings
• Maintain open communication with management and audit committee.
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions on audit recommendations.
• Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding insurance sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards

Requirements qualifications, skills and experience

• Proven progressive working experience of not less than 5 years as an Internal Auditor
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
• Demonstrated knowledge of auditing principles, practices, and techniques as well as the requirements of the internal audit Standards
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills to identify anomalies and trends
• Sound independent judgement
• Ability to plan and organize a substantial workload with diverse tasks and responsibilities
• BSc degree in Accounting or Finance or Insurance or a related field
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or related designation
• Fully paid-up member of the Institute of Internal Auditors Zambia (IIAZ) and related institute

Competencies

The selected requires the following competencies:

• Teamwork
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
• Client Orientation
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making