ExpressCredit Zambia
ExpressCredit is a global consumer finance company operating in Zambia and 3 surrounding countries, including Botswana, Namibia, and Lesotho. Our company helps individuals in a need of short-term and long-term financial solutions – all of which make a meaningful and lasting impact on the local communities.
Since 2018, ExpressCredit has more than tripled its global operations and grown significantly worldwide. If you want to work for a dynamic, forward-thinking and socially responsible financial services provider we are the right match for you!
To learn more about ExpressCredit, visit: www.expresscredit.co.zm
YesCash Zambia trading as Express Credit Zambia invites suitably qualified candidates based in Lusaka or willing to self-relocate to apply for the position of Internal Auditor.
Job Purpose
To perform audit procedures to add value and improve YesCash Zambia’s operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Work effectively as a team member, manage own time in line with budget, share responsibility, maintain communication and update the Internal Audit Manager on progress made proactively.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently and pro-actively communicate all challenges, concerns and exceptions to the Internal Audit Manager in order to ensure that all assigned tasks are timely completed and signed-off.
- Prepare or contribute to the preparation of work plans (including risk assessment) and audit programs for assurance and/or consulting engagements
- Evaluate internal controls, apply professional audit techniques, and prepare working papers documenting adequately work performed.
- Assist in the development of solutions, and document findings as part of conducting financial, operational, and compliance audits.
- Conduct audits in accordance with IIA standards, ensuring compliance to IA Charter, Code of Ethics and Manual.
- Attend and assist the kick-off, closing and other relevant meetings with process owners to discuss and provide support to the Internal Audit Manager.
- Execute other duties that the Senior Internal Auditor / Team Leader Expert may assign
- Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings
- Conduct follow up of audit and regulatory findings to monitor management’s actions on closing these items.
Requirements
- A relevant bachelor’s degree from reputable university and/or a professional qualification i.e. CIA, CA ZM, ACCA, CIMA,
- Full grade twelve certificate with a minimum of a credit in English and Mathematics.
- Member of a Professional Body such as the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA), the Institute of Internal Auditors,
- Proven work experience in an Audit, Risk & Compliance role preferably in a financial institution.
- Good knowledge or experience with legal requirements and compliance regulations Skills and ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommend solutions.
- Planning and organisational capability required.
- Ability to work independently; commitment to continuous learning and willingness to keep up to date on new developments in the audit field.
- Good time management skills. Ability to adequately plan, prioritise tasks, apply time management skills and have a strong detail orientation ability.
- Be a good problem solver. Must be adaptable, flexible, level-headed, analytically skilled and innovative.
- Good communication skills. Must be able to timely and continuously update the senior team members / other supervisory staff / management on challenges, progress made and concerns identified.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with officials at middle management level
- Self-starter and team player
- Strong investigative skills
- Good communication skills
- A high level of analytical skills and Excellent work ethic
- Valid Driver’s Licence
- Ability to travel to other cities or outside the country as the need may arise