Internal Audit Supervisor at Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA)

Main Function

• Responsible for effective execution of internal audit engagements, and providing technical expertise, guidance, and support to the audit team

Specific duties

• Developing audit objectives, plans and scope consistent with the departments charter, organizational objectives and the assessment of audit risk and client needs
• Developing and maintaining productive client, staff and management relationships through individual contacts and group meetings
• Communicating with those who need to know about audits and ensure an interface with personnel throughout the organization particularly those being audited
• Facilitating audit processes by resolving issues and questions during the day-to-day progress of audits
• Supervising audits and review work performed to ensure adequacy of audit scope, adequacy of testing performed and accuracy of conclusion reached
• Reviewing and approve detailed audit programs to each audit to assure that no specific tests or activities necessary for the audit are overlooked
• Keeping the Internal audit manager informed regarding the status of audits that are in progress
• Participating in special projects and investigations as assigned
• Providing guidance to the assurance audit teams with risk assessments, planning and reviews of processes
• Providing training, coaching and guidance to internal audit staff in conducting audits and on other audit related issues

Qualifications and Experience

The candidate must have:

• A Degree in Internal Audit, Accountancy or any other related fields,
• Professional certifications such as CIA, or ACCA,
• A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience
• Attributes and Competencies
• Ability to supervise and lead a team
• Good interpersonal, time management and communication skills
• Knowledge of internal audit principles and standards.
• Knowledge of Malawi Taxation, Customs and Excise, and Value Added Tax Acts.

Interested candidates should submit their application through MRA recruitment portal: https://careers.mra.mw

Closing date for receiving applications is Friday, 15th November 2024.