Our partner is a
microfinance institution which provides small, low interest rate loans in order
to enable individuals in Africa to start their own businesses and create
sustainable livelihoods.
A volunteer internal
audit advisor is required for 3+ months to improve the organisation’s audit
procedures. Accommodation with other staff will be provided by the
organisation, along with breakfast and dinner.
Job Description
To familiarise with,
assess and advise on improvements to the existing internal audit planning,
processes, procedures and reporting standards for the organisation in Malawi in
order to improve relevance, efficiency and effectiveness of internal auditing,
transparency and usability of reports.
Expected activities:
- Working
closely with internal audit manager to construct SWOT analysis of the
department, processes, procedures and reports. - Extended
field trips with internal audit manager and loan officers to visits
branches and client groups - Review
of current procedures and coverage of internal audit; identification of
gaps, inefficiencies, wasted time and resources, objectivity, transparency
etc - Identify
key risks; design and implement appropriate audit test to mitigate and
monitor those highlighted - Review
of current reporting format and procedures
Person
Specification
Essential
- ACA or
equivalent qualified - Extensive
experience of internal/external audit - Experience
and an eye for improving process and procedural change - Demonstrable
attention to detail - Demonstrable
ability to adapt to change and difficult working environments; must be
flexible - Ability
to develop strong working relationships quickly and across cultural
boundaries; a people person
Desirable
- Experience
working in Malawi (or other African countries) - Strong
understanding of microfinance processes and procedures and internationally
recognised standards
Other Information
The project requires
a commitment to spending 3 months in Kasungu, Malawi (with travel to other
branches); a quiet rural town with limited amenities (though less than 2hrs
from the lake in one direction and the capital in another).
The organisation
will provide transport to and from the airport, work related travel costs when
in country and accommodation in a comfortable guesthouse, regularly frequented
by the organisation’s staff, breakfast and dinner each evening.
Please bear in mind
that if you feel this role is not quite right for you, we have hundreds more
opportunities across Africa, Asia and South America.
Assignments can last
from 2 weeks to 12+ months.
Accounting for
International Development (AfID) arranges tailored voluntary placements for
accountants in overseas charities such as orphanages, microfinance institutions,
health centres, rural schools and International NGOs.
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