Audit and Compliance Intern

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 Family Health Services (FHS),Government of Malawi through the Ministry of Health (MoH) since 1994 in safeguarding the health of Malawians by using private sector approaches to reconfigure healthcare delivery – (i) through directly delivering innovative social and behaviour change communications, social marketing, and social franchising across a wide range of health areas including Reproductive Health, HIV, Malaria and water-borne disease prevention (ii) by playing a market facilitation role, approaching market challenges and opportunities with a system-wide lens that unlocks a self-sustaining market with multiple players that can prioritize, adapt and ultimately thrive without external assistance and funds.

While a local organisation with deep roots in Malawi, Family Health Services is globally connected; mainly through affiliation to Population Service International (PSI), a Washington DC-based non-governmental and non-profit making organization that boasts a global network of members across over 50 countries through which FHS continues to leverage capacities, learnings, and best practice to enhance activities in Malawi. To accomplish its mission, FHS is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant position.

AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE INTERN

Job Summary

 Support the implementation of Internal Audit & compliance assignments. The incumbent will ensure that the current audit plan is executed, investigations are timely carried out in line with the FHS internal reporting procedures.

Specific Responsibilities:

Internal Audit and Compliance Activities

• Perform internal audit assignments in line with the agreed annual audit plan to assess the effectiveness of internal Controls and compliance with policies and procedures
• Document internal audit testing in audit work papers, detailing the procedures performed, results of testing and conclusions reached after discussing the same with process owners.
• Summarize audit observations in a manner that stirs learning for process owners and encourages management action i.e. risk based approach.
• Assist with monitoring progress on prior audit observations made by internal auditors and by external auditors.
• Support and perform initial investigations into suspected frauds in line with FHS and donor Fraud Reporting Guidelines
• Support Head of Internal Audit in the promotion of a culture of integrity and compliance including fraud awareness and compliance training
• Risk related insights and evaluations for new and upcoming projects or events as appropriate.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Audit (Those with a distinction or a credit score will have an added advantage).
• Excellent in Communication and Proficient in Using Windows Microsoft, particularly Excel. Additional Knowledge in Auding software is an added advantage
• Ability to learn fast, innovate and apply knowledge in a dynamic environment.
• Must have a high level of personal integrity in dealing with things beyond work related matters.

Mode of Application

 Qualified candidates with the specified qualifications and experience should submit their electronic application letters and updated CVs with names and contact details of three traceable referees, through jobs@fhs.org.mw. indicating the job title for the position you are applying in the email subject line. All applications must be submitted by 23^rd August 2024 to The Head of Human Resources, Family Health Services, Box 30132, Lilongwe.

 Family Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, ger identity, or expression, pregnancy, or related medical conditions. Family Health Services maintains zero tolerance for child abuse, sexual abuse, or exploitative acts or threats by our employees, consultants, volunteers, contractors, or anyone associated with the delivery of our programs and services and takes seriously all complaints of misconduct brought to our attention.

 Disclaimer!

 Family Health Service has become aware of scams involving false job offers. Please be advised: Family Health Services will never ask for a fee during any stage of the recruitment process. All active jobs are advertised directly in the newspapers or on vetted career websites. Official FHS emails will always arrive from a @fhs.org email address.

Please report any suspicious communications to safeguarding@fhs.org.mw If you are suspicious of anything, please report through  email to safeguarding@fhs.org.mw or  reportsqm@tip-offs.com;  or write a letter to TipOffs anonymous, P.O. Box 1726, Blantyre; or call/send SMS using Airtel/TNM/Access to 847