VisionFund
VisionFund Malawi is a Christian owner-operated mission-driven deposit taking microfinance network working with caregivers in hard to reach, impoverished locations so they can create secure futures for their children, Inspired by Christian values, we are dedicated to working with the most vulnerable families and communities regardless of religion, race, ethnicity gender, to create lasting change in their lives. VisionFund Malawi is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions:
I.T. SYSTEMS AUDITOR
Location: Head Office
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performing audit tests in line with the audit programs and the annual internal audit plans. This includes investigations, spot checks, snap checks and follow-up audits.
- Preparation of audit working papers and audit schedules for storage of audit evidence.
- Checks existing controls on each audit to establish whether management has put in place adequate controls to mitigate the identified risks.
- Identifies control weaknesses and anomalies and highlighting the same to management for corrective action to be taken through the testing of controls on a yearly basis.
- Makes recommendations to the control weaknesses in order to mitigate against new emerging risks and prevent there-occurrence of issues.
- Prepares an audit report through the compilation of all internal control weaknesses in order to obtain management comments on how they would rectify them.
- Discusses the IT audit findings with the Head of IT in order to find ways of managing risks.
- Submits draft report to the IT Audit Supervisor for review within 2 days after completion of audit assignment.
Other Essential Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To:
- Performs audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting the group’s processes and procedures for I.T. related areas.
- Identifying, developing, and documenting audit issues and recommendations for improvement using independent judgment concerning I.T. systems being reviewed.
- Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and sharing of information gained with co-workers.
- Performs related work as assigned by audit management from time to time.
Qualification, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- A Degree Information Technology or Business Information Systems
- Three years of full-time experience in internal auditing or external auditing in LT. systems.
- Knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing to I.T. systems
- Knowledge of industry program policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
- Knowledge of contemporary risk management, control, and control frameworks.
- Familiarity with the common indicators of fraud.
- Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
- Skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
- Skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems.
- Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, systems documentation to prepare working papers, reports, memos, summaries, and analyses.
- Skill in effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations for improvement.
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious team-oriented working relationships with co-workers and external contacts, and work effectively in a professional team environment.
Method Of Application
Interested candidates should drop their applications together with their detailed Curriculum Vitae, three traceable referees and copies of certificates at the nearest VisionFund Malawi Branch using the address below:
The People, Culture & Administration Manager,
VisionFund Malawi,
Private Bag A232,
Lilongwe
Closing date for receiving applications is 5th June 2025