Reporting to the Director: ARM, the position exists to plan and implement all types of audits and quality assurance programmes for ZIMCHE with a focus on the Finance Function. He/she must possess the required financial and business skills to be able to manage and perform in a prudent manner. The position requires the incumbent to possess effective communication skills as he/she will liaise with senior members, colleagues, and employees within his/her role. The position is accountable for the maintenance of the quality assurance and will ensure policies are in place and operational. The Auditor: Finance will focus on risk management, operational audits, governance and quality assurance policies evaluation.

Financial Control

1. The position will review financial controls and systems for reliability and integrity in as far as local, international standards and ZIMCHE policies and procedures are concerned.
2. Carry out risk assessment of operational activities in accordance with national and international auditing standards and techniques.

Operational Activities

The incumbent will review operational activities for economical use of resources based on allocated budgets, performance targets, human resources and other operational standards; and conduct ad hoc assignments within the organization to provide an independent and objective assessment within the organization.

Effectiveness of processes

1. The incumbent will assess the suitability and effectiveness of processes in all directorates to ensure successful achievement of the mandate and objectives of the ZIMCHE. This will involve a full understanding and appreciation of the operational processes of all the directorates and offices, as well as assessing effectiveness of policies and procedures. This will enable the assessment of operational adherence to set policies and standards.
2. The incumbent will review the means of safeguarding organizational resources-physical, human and financial; and verify the existence of such resources and discuss audit findings with the concerned staff during the audit and in exit meetings. This will enable highlighting of conditions, criteria, causes, risks, and recommendation of improvements and also follow up audits on agreed action plans to assess implementation.

Monitoring and evaluation

The incumbent will monitor and evaluate the internal quality assurance systems to ensure high quality service delivery and high operational standards. She or he must be able and willing to be part of a team in auditing both internal and external quality assurances systems in the ZIMCHE.

Investigative Audits

The incumbent will carry out investigative audits by reviewing internal controls and establish and weakness in the system and make appropriate risk assessments and periodic reviews, recommendations for corrective action including gathering sufficient, reliable evidence as a basis for audit findings for inclusion in the reports.

Quality Assurance

The Auditor will oversee the establishment of internal quality assurance policies, processes and systems including development of procedure manuals and handbooks for use by directorates, to ensure high performance standards.

Major Challenges and Problem Solving

1. The drafting of annual audit and risk plans.
2. The execution of the approved audit and risk plans.
3. Submission and upraising the supervisor on progress and draft reports for finalization.

Delegated Freedom to Act

1. Delegated freedom to act is limited by managerial guidelines.
2. The position is generally controlled by the frameworks, policies and standards.

INTERNAL CONTACTS

The tables below show operationally how the Auditor will interact with key positions and units within the ZIMCHE internally and externally:

INTERNAL CONTACTS
1. Council Members
2. Members of Staff
3. Director: ARM
4. Directorates/Units
5. CEO

EXTERNAL CONTACTS

1. Institute of Internal Auditors
2. Statutory Bodies
3. Universities
4. Peer Reviewers
5. Clients/Suppliers
6. Ministry