National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE)
The National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) was established in 1999, in 2012 NICE become a Public Trust incorporated under the Public Trustees Act 1968.The overall objective of NICE as an independent and autonomous Trust is to contribute towards strengthening and deepening of democratic process and improved governance in Malawi for accelerated economic growth and poverty reduction.
NICE is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below;
POST : ASSISTANT INTERNAL AUDIT AND RISK OFFICER
Job Title: Assistant Internal Audit and Risk Officer
Grade: NC5
Reporting to : Internal Audit and Risk Officer
Location: NICE Secretariat Lilongwe.
Responsible for : None
Purpose of the Job
To assist in providing independent and objective assurance on the efficacy of control systems, corporate governance and risk management and value addition interventions.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Reviewing, implementing, and monitoring internal audit and risk management policies, plans, strategies, programs, systems and procedures including budgets
- Conducting internal audits in line with local and international best practices
- Conducting investigations on any incidents of fraud, theft, forgeries, accidents and other losses and advise remedial measures
- Reviewing and advising on the effectiveness and adequacy of financial, administrative and operational practices, systems and procedures.
- Testing the validity and reliability of financial, accounting and other data and reporting any deviations
- Monitoring and advising on compliance with internal control procedures, systems, statutory rules and regulations.
- Identifying key risk areas and advising on appropriate interventions
- Collaborating with external auditors on audit matters.
- Undertaking pre-audit and post-audit of financial, stores and personnel records as may be required.
- Reviewing of audit files, preparing and submitting reports
Minimum Education Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma in Auditing/Accounting/ Finance or any related field obtained from a recognised Training Institution.
- Knowledge of auditing standards and risk management principles.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- 2 years relevant work experience
Method of application
Applications including detailed Curriculum Vitae with three accessible referees, photocopies of relevant Certificates and National Identity clearly indicating the vacancy applied for should be sent to the following address not later than 28th June 2024
The Executive Director
National Initiative for Civic Education
Post Office Box 1046
LILONGWE.
Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.
NICE believes in providing equal opportunities and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender.