Internal Auditor (Insurance)

Job description

Description:
Job Purpose
The Internal Auditor will plan, conduct and report the results of audits and special investigations as directed by CFO with a view to identifying weaknesses and making recommendations to strengthen the company system and to improve efficiency. Take responsibility for all audit project management activities of the company as well as for planning, developing, and scoping the audit test plan.
Summary of Key Responsibilities:
Perform analysis and document all audit tests
Meet with Audit Committee annually to discuss and approve the department’s scope and schedule for the coming year and periodically to review and discuss audit findings and other matters at other such times as necessary
Prepare and review of Audit Policy and Procedures
Establish effective accounting and risk management controls
Review practices and records for compliance with established internal policies and procedures
Support to review and comment on policies issued for various departments.
Provides analysis report and recommendation for internal control improvements where applicable by the following tasks:
Periodically visit branches to enforce compliance
Conduct investigations of irregularities discovered by or brought to the auditor’s attention.
Identify key risks and related controls within the audited process,
Perform tests to assess the adequacy of controls,
Document processes by applying narratives, process maps, and flowcharts; and perform analysis of process documentation to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of a process.
Acts as an advisor to senior management by developing strong knowledge and understanding of the business strategies, each of its lines of business, and the particular process or area under review.
Prepare draft audit reports for management outlining weaknesses and significant findings and making recommendations to overcome such weaknesses
Perform other duties as required, consistent with the goals, objectives, and responsibilities of the internal audit department and with the approval of the Audit Committee.
Required Skills
Good English Skill (speaking, listening, and writing)
Good Risk Management skills
Efficiency in utilizing MS Office.
Good experience in internal audit.
Good commercial and technical comprehension
Good analytical skills
Good communication, presentation, and convincing abilities
Confident, assertive, trustworthy, fair judgment, high degree of integrity, and initiative.
Primary Areas of Accountability:
Qualifications and Experience
Degree in Accounting/ Finance
Full ACCA/CIMA or ZICA (CA Zambia)
Must have a minimum of at least 5 -7 years progressively experience in Internal Audit / Internal Control.
Must have proven experience in Compliance/Risk Management
Must have at least 2-3 years working experience in a Commercial Bank Insurance Company or well-established financial institution under Audit.
Must have worked for any of the TOP FIVE audit firms
Must have In-depth knowledge of Financial and Operations Audit, Strong knowledge of Standard Audit Practices
Must be a member of IIA & ZICA

QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

If you meet the hiring requirements for the position, please email your CV in MS Word and Cover Letter clearly stating your salary expectations to: jobs@bemconsult.com & Cc bemconsult8@gmail.com
Note that, all communications will be kept in the strictest of confidence. If you do not receive communication within 21 working days of the closing date of the advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.
DO NOT SEND CERTIFICATES AT THIS STAGE
QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
If you meet the hiring requirements for the position, please email your CV in Ms Word and Cover Letter clearly stating your salary expectations to: jobs@bemconsult.com & Cc bemconsult8@gmail.com
Note that, all communications will be kept in the strictest of confidence. If you do not receive communication within 21 working days of the closing date of the advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.
DO NOT SEND CERTIFICATES AT THIS STAGE