Purpose of the job

Under general supervision of the CEO with functional responsibility for the Finance & Administration and the Audit & Risk Committee, the incumbent is responsible for carrying out internal risk assessments and audit tasks with a view to highlighting departures from prescribed controls, policies and procedures, safeguarding ZGF financial and physical resources and assets; ensuring compliance with statutory and other regulations.

Main duties

• Develops and facilitates implementation of internal control measures (risk management strategies) to prevent loss, fraud or misuse or misappropriation ZGF resources.
• Identifies factors causing deficiencies in systems and adverse conditions, and provides constructive, economical, and practical approach to mitigate any negative effects.
• Determines scope of audit coverage and prepares draft audit plans for approval and conducts internal audits to determine the accuracy of financial transactions, maintaining compliance with ZGF policies and guidelines.
• Prepares audit working papers in accordance with audit standards, and documents performance through narratives, and flowcharts.
• Performs follow-up audits with management to ascertain implementation of recommendations. appraises the adequacy of the corrective action and follows up on compliance issues requiring investigation.
• Collaborates with external auditors to ensure that they have access to relevant information and offer support during audit sessions.
• Ensures that all the employees are thoroughly updated about ZGF policies, regulations, and processes.
• Upholds the ethical integrity of ZGF and ensures that business activities are conducted within a regulatory framework.
• Keeps abreast of developments in area of specialty and adheres to the ethics code of the profession.
• Participates fully in planning, performance and other organisation-wide management practices as required
• Provides accurate information required for performance management purposes and attends performance management discussions, as required by the supervisor.
• Performs any other related duties that the supervisor may reasonably request from time to time.

Education and training: Full relevant professional qualifications including ACCA and a Member of ZICA and Auditors Association

Relevant experience: At least five (5) years.