Society for Family Health (SFH) seeks an experienced individual for the position of Internal Auditor who will be responsible for carrying out audit functions as delegated by the Internal Audit Manager. The areas that will be audited by the Internal Auditor are, all Programs and Projects, Sales, Receivables, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Fleet management, Procurement and Human Resources.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Auditing of SFH Zambia operations in line with the approved annual audit plan to assess the effectiveness of SFH Zambia internal controls and compliance with Population Services Internal (PSI) and SFH Zambia policies and procedures and/or Donor regulations.
- Developing risk based audit work programs.
- Verifying the accuracy of payment transactions.
- Documenting internal audit testing in audit work papers, detailing the procedures performed results of testing and conclusions reached.
- Identifying control weaknesses and areas of actual or potential non-compliance with PSI/SFH Zambia and donor requirements and summarize these in an internal audit report, containing observations and internal control and procedural improvement recommendations.
- Conducting audits of Sales transactions for completeness, accuracy and validity. Also conduct confirmation of balances for accounts receivables.
- Ensuring that monthly stock counts are being held in all store locations Main Warehouse and/or other Platforms.
- Conducting physical verifications of fixed assets and verify acquisition of capital assets to ensure they are adequately recorded and Asset disposals are duly approved.
- Carrying out random surprise counts on Petty cash and Stock of finished products.
- Conducting promptness of banking for cash receipts relating to Sales.
- Reviewing preparation of Bank Reconciliations.
- Carrying out platform audits to ensure that internal controls are in place and policies are adhered to by platform management.
- Assisting in performing initial investigations into suspected frauds in line with PSI’s Global Fraud Reporting Guidelines.
- Providing capacity building support to SFH Zambia around internal controls and anti-fraud measures.
- Attending and observing tender opening procedures.
- Maintaining files for the audit department.
- Carrying out any other duties as could be assigned by the Head of Internal Audit.
Requirements
- Qualified Chartered Certified Accountant ACCA and/or accounting or finance degree required.
- Member of Zambia Institute of Certified Accountants.
- At least three years’ experience in internal or external audit in a reputable audit, commercial, government or non-governmental organization.
- Results oriented.
- Good Interpersonal Skills
- Good / excellent written skills in English.
- Good Planning and Analytical Skills
- Computer literacy and familiarity with word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with accounting software beneficial
- Good/ excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of USAID/Global Fund donor regulations required
- Ability to travel nationally 40% of time.
PLEASE EMAIL APPLICATION AND CV TO: HumanResource@sfh.org.zm or send to The Director – Human Resources, Society for Family Health, Plot No. 549, Ituna Road, P.O Box 50770, Lusaka. Clearly indicate, INTERNAL AUDITOR APPLICATION.
Closing Date: 31st August 2016.
