The Catholic University of Malawi

The Catholic University of Malawi invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following full-time administrative positions tenable at Montfort campus, Nguludi-Chiradzulu and St. Thomas More, Nanjiri-Lilongwe.

Position: Internal Auditor (1 Post, Nguludi Campus)

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out reviews of financial and operational processes to ensure that university objectives are achieved.
• Perform specific audit procedures and preparing working papers documenting the procedures performed.
• Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts, etc.
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit results and document process.
• Conduct follow-up audits to monitor Management’s interventions.
• Recommending improvements for the effectiveness of risk management, governance and internal controls.
• Develop audit programs.
• Conducting internal investigations.
• Maintain open communication with Management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Internal Audit Manager.

Required Skills and Qualifications.

• Applicants should be holders of Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or its equivalent with at least three (3) years’ experience in internal or external auditing.
• The successful candidate will be expected to be a self-starter, analytical thinker.
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software.
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports.
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations.
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Sound independent judgement.

• Carry out reviews of financial and operational processes to ensure that university objectives are achieved.
• Perform specific audit procedures and preparing working papers documenting the procedures performed.
• Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts, etc.
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit results and document process.
• Conduct follow-up audits to monitor Management’s interventions.
• Recommending improvements for the effectiveness of risk management, governance and internal controls.
• Develop audit programs.
• Conducting internal investigations.
• Maintain open communication with Management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Internal Audit Manager.

• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software.
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports.
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations.
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Sound independent judgement.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or its equivalent