Audit Associate at Lawrence Sikutwa & Associates Company Limited

Lawrence Sikutwa & Associates Company Limited (LSA) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill in the following positions to be based in Lusaka.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS, QUALITIES & ABILITIES

• Grade 12 with 5 O’ levels including English, Mathematics and Science
• Degree / Diploma from a reputable institution; part CIMA/ACCA/CA/CIA
• 0-2 years’ experience
• Computer Literate
• Member of a professional body eg. ZICA/IIA
• Self-starter Experience in Internal/External Auditing will be an added advantage
• Effective verbal & written communication
• Should be able to meet deadlines, be flexible and use initiative;
• Must be a team player
• A high level of analytical skills
• Excellent work ethic
• Extensive knowledge of legal requirements and compliance regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate and communicate financial and internal control best practices in use throughout the company.
• Make financially impactful recommendations for strengthening internal controls, improving operational efficiencies, and cost management.
• Performs audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analysing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.
• Communicates or assists in communicating the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations.
• Develops and maintains productive client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
• Performs related work as assigned by audit management.
• Makes recommendations on ways to improve audit work processes.
• Assists in identifying and evaluating the Company’s risk areas and provides input to the development of the annual audit plan.
• Conducts interviews, reviews documents, develops and administers surveys, composes summary memos, and prepares working papers.
• Identifies, develops, and documents audit issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed.
• Stay abreast with current trends in the fields of Risk Management & Internal Auditing.

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