KosInvest is requiring:

Head of Internal Audit

KosInvest Microfinance Institution licensed by the Central Bank of Kosovo, as part of the Vision Fund International group, which operates in 28 countries of the world, through loans, is committed to "Improving the lives of low-income families and supporting development projects of communities in order to increase the economic well-being of these categories.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and submit for approval to the Audit Committee (hereinafter AC) a risk based annual audit plan that outlines the activities to be undertaken by the Internal Audit Department (IAD) during the year.
• Submits timely reports to Audit Committee and management for all the audits conducted during the year; written audit reports to the Audit Committee; high quality dashboard and any other required reports to the Regional Audit Manager (RAM), and discuss the reports with each department, including giving the advices on appropriate actions to improve conditions;
• Independently appraises all operational functions of the institution and report to “KosInvest” highest governing body, the Board of Directors throught Audit Committee.
• Carry out the implementation of the Annual Audit Plan.
• Prepare, review and issue all IAD audit reports after approval by the Regional Audit Manager
• Discuss the results of audits with respective units/branch department managers and advice on appropriate actions to improve conditions;
• Carry out independent assessment of the application and compliance with the established company policies, procedures and regulations.
• Perform audit of the MFI assets to ascertain that they are properly recorded and safeguarded from theft, fraud, and misappropriation.
• Assist in the execution of the external audit as well as examinations to be conducted by government regulatory agencies.
• Monitors implementation of issues raised by IAD, regulatory reviews and the external auditor’s management letters.
• Reviews and updates Audit Programs, Audit Charter and the Audit Manual when there are changes to products, processes, regulations or systems.
• Informs all concerned staff on changes in audit policies and procedures.
• Independently appraises all operational functions of the institution.
• Carry out sampling tests for examination;
• Ensures all audit testing is adequately documented and archived as required by local regulatory authorities and the Audit Committee;
• Perform client visits as part of branch audits and/or investigations.
• Identify within the team of KosInvest potential staff member.
• Promptly investigates any fraud incidents escalated by management, staff, RAM, AC or through Whistle Blowing channel.
• Work in line with IAD budget, tracks performance against the budget and ensures that the budget is not exceeded.
• Performing other work-related duties as required by the AC, BOD and VFI Regional Audit Manager.

Requirements:

• University degree in accounting, finance or business administration.
• At least 3 to 5 year working experience either in MFI or Bank in the Internal Auditor position.
• Excellent knowledge of written and oral English (English proficiency level) and local languages (Albanian and Serbian).
• Excellent computer skills and strong working knowledge in MS Word, Excel and Loan tracking System.
• Good organizational and time-management skills, planning skills and meeting deadline is a must.
• Ability to manage dynamic priorities.
• Team player with ability to build relationships across different departments and branches of KI.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work in minimal supervision.
• Able to produce accurate and timely reports as required.
• Detailed oriented.
• Good interpersonal, cross-cultural communications, hardworking and strong interpersonal skills.
• Willing to travel around the country and abroad.
• Driver’s license is required.
• The selected candidate must be approved by CBK.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Application with accompanying CV and References should be send to the following email address: kosinvest@wvi.org.

Attention: Please indicate the relevant position for which you are applying in subject of the email.

Deadline for submitting the application is 9 October 2022.