- Required No. of Employee's: 1
- Salary: 0.00
- Duration of Employment: Full Time
- Preferred Sex: Male/Female
- Location of Vacancy: Zambia
Job Description:
- To provide independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add
value and improve the banks’ operations by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach
to evaluate and improve effectiveness of Risk Management, control and governance
processes. The internal audit activities for the incumbent involve analyzing risks and
controls, recommending process and control improvements and providing Audit
reports to relevant stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Assistant Head-Internal Audit the following are among
the key responsibilities:
Internal controls and Risk Management
Perform annual and periodic assessments of the bank operations.
Contribute in the development of a comprehensive Risk based plan,internal audit
policies and procedures.
Execute the audit plan in line with the Internal Auditing Standards, Regulatory
framework and best practice of risk-based auditing.
Review and compile audit programs and checklists to ensure they adequately cover
the risk profile of the bank in line with the risk assessment framework.
Ensure adequate audit coverage of the banks key area in line with the risk families
adopted from COSO framework.
Conduct investigations, as requested by Management or any committee of the
Board, and working in collaboration with regulatory and law enforcement agencies
in such cases as deemed necessary.
Perform any other duties assigned by Chief Internal Auditor.
Control assessment
Evaluate controls over the banks Operational processes and Credit portfolios.
Evaluate business risk positions taken by the bank with a principal focus on products
and processes and offer recommendations.
Maintain a comprehensive oversight of the main areas of risk and control weaknesses
in the Bank’s business model and operational infrastructure.
Business advisory
Initiate and conduct end-to-end advisory reviews on key business considerations.
Perform special reviews on management agreed upon procedures (e.g. Revenue
assurance, project appraisals, etc)
Monitor the control environment and highlight to management in liaison with
Senior Audit Manager, Assistant Head Internal Audit and Chief Internal Auditor on
any emerging risks(internal/external) to the bank.
Audit Leadership
Assist supervising Internal Audit team on Assurance and Special/ad hoc assignments
to ensure audit efficiency (time management) and effectiveness
EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
SUPPORTING YOU. DEVELOPING ZAMBIA
Assist in championing implementation of best practices, policies and procedures
for the Internal Audit function in line with IIA standards and frameworks.
Audit issue resolution
Ensure timely resolution of Internal Audit and Regulatory issues through continuous
engagement process with management.
Validate and close audit open itemss.
Accountability risk and Compliance
Ensure compliance with Bank of Zambia and statutory regulatory bodies
Ensure conformance with Institute of Internal Audit (IIA)Standards and code of ethics.
Independently assess:
The 1st Line of defence - The effectiveness of the business units risk taking activities
within their assigned limits of risk exposure and in their responsibilities and
accountabilities to identify, assess and control the risks of their business;
The 2nd Line of defence - The effectiveness of risk management and compliance
in their support and oversight functions.
Accountability; Administration and Team Management
Provide guidance on audit administration and execution to peer/subordinate audit
staff
Ensure completeness of Audit files
Share Knowledge and experience with team members
Effectively interface with all levels of management
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Audit & Investigation
Financial and operational audit of organizations
Financial/Banking Industry Knowledge
Accounting Standards
Policy Development
Financial Reporting
Analytical / Problem solving skills
Certified Internal Auditor
High level of Knowledge of all business areas
Qualification/Work Experience:
- ACCA/ CA Zambia /Degree in finance or or any other relevant field.
A Masters in any of the above fields will be an added advantage.
Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience and at least two (2) years of experience
at management level in a related field in an Internal Audit function with a commercial
bank or established Microfinance Institution
Must be a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Member of ZICA & IIA
Certified Fraud Examiner or other fraud or Forensic related certifications as an
added advantage.
Employer: INDO ZAMBIA BANK
Location: Zambia