About the Job:

VisionFund MFI is currently looking for candidates for the position of Senior Internal Auditor. The successful candidates will have skills and experience that meet the following requirements:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts special audit assignments given by the Supervisor;
• Assigns duties to the staff in the audit team to ensure all activities required to be undertaken as per the audit plan are assigned to specific personnel;
• Trains, supports and coaches Area and Branch auditors;
• Assists the Supervisor in preparation of annual audit plan and budget;
• Reviews whether the Company’s accounting system, cash management, stock control, purchase of goods and services, etc., are in compliance with the policies and procedures of VF MFI;
• Assists to review and appraise the soundness, adequacy and effectiveness of the accounting, financial, administrative, human resource and other operating controls of the Company;
• Reviews, compiles and interprets reports of auditors on Area and Branch operations and reports to the Internal Audit Manager;
• Reviews and updates the audit procedure exercised by auditors and reports failures to adhere to it;
• Provides the necessary work guidance to the less qualified staff in the team;
• Conducts surprise cash and or operational policy and procedure audits on Area, Branch and Sub Branch offices;
• Participates in annual cash and stock taking;
• Checks the implementation of auditors’ recommendations and reports deviations;
• Assists in the preparation of draft audit reports for review by the immediate supervisor;
• Assists in co-ordination external audits as and when required to do so;
• Discusses findings of the Internal Audit Service with Area and Branch Managers and other senior personnel as required for improved controls in the operations of VF MFI;
• Prepares quarter, semi-annual and annual reports and submits to the Internal Audit Manager;
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Internal Audit Manager.

Job Requirement

Qualification and Technical Skill Required

• University BA degree in accounting /preferably ACCA
• A minimum of 6 (six) years of Auditing experience out of which 3 years in senior audit position.
• Certification in the field is of an added value
• Ready to comply & live up to and in accordance with the organization ideals and core values
• Be proficient in Microsoft office applications
• Proficient in Sun Accounts, a banking application & other relevant accounting software’s
• Good command of written & oral English skill
• Performing regular investigation, performance and reviewing reports
• Determined personality with initiative, perseverance and the ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Capability & willingness to take responsibility and highly developed sense of integrity.

Terms of employment:  Permanent

Salary: Negotiable and attractive benefit packages.

Duty Station:  Addis Ababa

Closing Date: 10 (ten) calendar days from the first date of announcement in the newspaper.

How to Apply

Candidates who fulfill the requirements can send their application, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of up to three references and non-returnable copies of credentials to: VFE_vacancy@wvi.org  or VisionFund MFI s.c. P.O. BOX 31478, Addis Ababa

 Women applicants are strongly encouraged to apply

Note: –  Only short listed candidates will be contacted for subsequent assessment