Job Description
The internal auditor provides independent, objective assurance and consulting activities designed to add value and improve operations at ACL through a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management and control.
Duties and Responsibilities
• • Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of Internal Audit Department's audit methodology, standards, processes and organisational structure;
• Work as part of an integrated audit team in conducting financial, operational, and information system audits, as well as business process reviews.
• Develop a detailed understanding of the activity under audit, including information systems risks and controls;
• Assess risks and internal control strengths and weaknesses;
• Review and interpret data to identify trends and investigate exceptional items;
• Execute the work outlined in the audit work program;
• Document the work performed and conclusions in work papers.
• Assist in the identification and preparation of audit issues and assist in preparing reports on audit issues;
• Regularly interact and communicate with management to discuss and present audit results, gain acceptance and provide advice to remediate on audit issues;
• Actively develop and maintain positive relationships with business stakeholders;
• Advise business stakeholders on control best practices within their processes to reduce risks and improve efficiency and profitability;
• Track the progress of audit issues and escalate any outstanding issues to the appropriate manager;
• Participate in and work productively and effectively in a team of staff as required on each Audit;
• Participate in special projects by conducting specific and technical review/investigation activities;
• Share expertise and experience with the audit team and act as a coach on specific projects;
• Ensure the delivery of all work related administration in a complete, accurate and timely fashion.
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Internal Auditing, Information Technology (IT), Information Systems (IS), or related field and willingness to pursue audit related certifications such as:
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA); or CA(Z), ACCA, CFA, and CIMA
Knowledge of the following will be an added advantage:
• Application of internal audit methodologies.
• Understanding of corporate governance, risk, and internal control (e.g. COSO and/or COBIT) concepts.
• Experience in a banking sector and or IT audit will be an added advantage
Skill requirements:
• Analytical skills and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex problems clearly.
• Effective team player and able to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to grasp concepts quickly.
• Self-motivated and ability to go the extra mile.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving skills.
How to Apply
Application letters and Curriculum Vitae with traceable references should be sent to careers@africancentury.co.zw by 28 November 2022. Please note that shortlisting will be done as applications are being received.
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