VisionFund Malawi is a Christian owner-operated, mission-driven deposit-taking microfinance institution working with caregivers in hard-to-reach and vulnerable communities to create secure futures for children. Inspired by Christian values, the organization is improving the well-being of children and families through sustainable financial and livelihood solutions.

The institution is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the position of Internal Auditor based at its Head Office in Lilongwe.

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the Internal Auditor will provide independent assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls across VisionFund Malawi’s operations. The role will focus on conducting risk-based audits of branch and head office operations, with particular emphasis on finance, lending operations, compliance, operational efficiency, fraud risk management, and internal controls.

The successful candidate will help strengthen accountability, safeguard institutional assets, improve operational processes, and support compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and professional auditing standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the development and execution of the Risk-Based Annual Audit Plan.
• Independently plan and execute audit assignments with minimal supervision.
• Conduct audits of finance and accounting operations, lending activities, savings operations, branch operations, cash and bank management processes, ICT systems, procurement, HR, and other operational areas.
• Review and assess the adequacy and effectiveness of accounting systems, operational controls, internal controls, and risk management processes.
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and authenticity of financial and operational records and reports.
• Conduct branch audits, client visits, loan file reviews, and physical verification exercises.
• Perform analytical reviews and substantive testing to identify irregularities, control weaknesses, operational inefficiencies, and potential fraud indicators.
• Conduct fraud investigations and special reviews as assigned, including documenting findings and recommending corrective actions.
• Assess compliance with internal policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, donor requirements, and VisionFund International policies.
• Prepare audit engagement plans, audit working papers, audit findings, and audit reports in accordance with professional auditing standards and departmental procedures.
• Prepare and exit discussions and follow up on implementation of agreed management actions.
• Provide practical recommendations aimed at strengthening internal controls, improving efficiency, and mitigating operational and financial risks.
• Utilize data analysis techniques and system-generated reports to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional qualification or progress toward qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIA, CFE, or CRMA will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, banking, or microfinance operations.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, lending operations, and internal control frameworks.
• Experience in auditing finance and accounting operations, branch operations, lending activities, savings operations, fraud investigations, or related operational processes.
• Experience in data analytics, IT audit, or use of audit data analysis tools will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, communication, investigative, and report-writing skills with a high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the country.

• Participate in the development and execution of the Risk-Based Annual Audit Plan.
• Independently plan and execute audit assignments with minimal supervision.
• Conduct audits of finance and accounting operations, lending activities, savings operations, branch operations, cash and bank management processes, ICT systems, procurement, HR, and other operational areas.
• Review and assess the adequacy and effectiveness of accounting systems, operational controls, internal controls, and risk management processes.
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and authenticity of financial and operational records and reports.
• Conduct branch audits, client visits, loan file reviews, and physical verification exercises.
• Perform analytical reviews and substantive testing to identify irregularities, control weaknesses, operational inefficiencies, and potential fraud indicators.
• Conduct fraud investigations and special reviews as assigned, including documenting findings and recommending corrective actions.
• Assess compliance with internal policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, donor requirements, and VisionFund International policies.
• Prepare audit engagement plans, audit working papers, audit findings, and audit reports in accordance with professional auditing standards and departmental procedures.
• Prepare and exit discussions and follow up on implementation of agreed management actions.
• Provide practical recommendations aimed at strengthening internal controls, improving efficiency, and mitigating operational and financial risks.
• Utilize data analysis techniques and system-generated reports to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency.

• Strong analytical, communication, investigative, and report-writing skills
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Data analysis techniques and system-generated reports utilization

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional qualification or progress toward qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIA, CFE, or CRMA will be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, lending operations, and internal control frameworks.
• Experience in data analytics, IT audit, or use of audit data analysis tools will be an added advantage.