Internal Auditor -2024

ExpressCredit is a global consumer finance company operating in Zambia and 3 surrounding countries, including Botswana, Namibia, and Lesotho. Our company helps individuals in a need of short-term and long-term financial solutions – all of which make a meaningful and lasting impact on the local communities.

Since 2018, ExpressCredit has more than tripled its global operations and grown significantly worldwide. If you want to work for a dynamic, forward-thinking and socially responsible financial services provider we are the right match for you!

To learn more about ExpressCredit, visit: www.expresscredit.co.zm

YesCash Zambia trading as Express Credit Zambia invites suitably qualified candidates based in Lusaka or willing to self-relocate to apply for the position of Internal Auditor.

Job Purpose:

To perform audit procedures to add value and improve YesCash Zambia's operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. 

Key Responsibilities

• Work effectively as a team member, manage own time in line with budget, share responsibility, maintain communication and update the Internal Audit Managert on progress made proactively.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and pro-actively communicate all challenges, concerns and exceptions to the Internal Audit Manager in order to ensure that all assigned tasks are timely completed and signed-off.
• Prepare or contribute to the preparation of work plans (including risk assessment) and audit programs for assurance and/or consulting engagements
• Evaluate internal controls, apply professional audit techniques, and prepare working papers documenting adequately work performed.
• Assist in the development of solutions, and document findings as part of conducting financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Conduct audits in accordance with IIA standards, ensuring compliance to IA Charter, Code of Ethics and Manual.
• Attend and assist the kick-off, closing and other relevant meetings with process owners to discuss and provide support to the Internal Audit Manager.
• Execute other duties that the Senior Internal Auditor / Team Leader Expert may assign
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings
• Conduct follow up of audit and regulatory findings to monitor management’s actions on closing these items.

• A relevant Bachelors degree from reputable university and/or a professional qualification i.e. CIA, CA ZM, ACCA, CIMA,
• Full grade twelve certificate with a minimum of a credit in English and Mathematics.
• Member of a Professional Body such as the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA), the Institute of Internal Auditors,
• Proven work experience in an Audit, Risk & Compliance role preferably in a financial institution.
• Good knowledge or experience with legal requirements and compliance regulations Skills and ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommend solutions.
• Planning and organisational capability required.
• Ability to work independently; commitment to continuous learning and willingness to keep up to date on new developments in the audit field.
• Good time management skills. Ability to adequately plan, prioritise tasks, apply time management skills and have a strong detail orientation ability.
• Be a good problem solver. Must be adaptable, flexible, level-headed, analytically skilled and innovative.
• Good communication skills. Must be able to timely and continuously update the senior team members / other supervisory staff / management on challenges, progress made and concerns identified.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with officials at middle management level
• Self-starter and team player
• Strong investigative skills
• Good communication skills
• A high level of analytical skills and Excellent work ethic
• Valid Driver’s Licence