Internal Audit Intern

VisionFund seeks to alleviate poverty through Finance Accelerating Savings Group Transformation ( FAST ), targeting the most vulnerable women living in rural communities. Through our partnership with World Vision, savings groups are lent capital to grow their businesses and livelihoods, bringing dignity and well-being, and breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty.

The Internal Audit Intern will report to the Internal Auditor. The main roles include supporting the Internal Audit team in assessing internal controls, risk management processes, and compliance with the company policies and regulatory requirements. The role provides hands-on exposure to audit planning, execution, and reporting, while helping to collect and analyze financial and operational data to inform decision-making. The internship aims to develop practical audit skills, analytical capabilities, and professional understanding of internal audit practices within a financial or microfinance environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Audit team in planning for audit assignments
• Assist in testing and documenting internal controls for key business processes.
• Perform data collection and basic data analysis to support audit testing and findings
• Assist in preparation of working papers that document audit evidence, observations, conclusions, and relevant recommendations.
• Help in identifying and documenting audit observations and recommendations for improvement.
• Participate in risk assessments and process walkthroughs.
• Conduct research and analysis to support audit findings and recommendations.
• Prepare narrative walkthroughs and flowcharts for processes and controls.
• Support in verifying the existence and proper use and safeguarding of company assets.
• Participate in investigations of suspected irregularities or non-compliance as assigned.
• Support team members in various administrative and audit support activities as needed.
• Engage in on-the-job training and mentorship to gain practical experience in internal auditing practice and standards.
• Perform any other tasks as may be assigned by the Internal Audit Manager or team supervisors in support of departmental objectives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree (or final-year student) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional coursework or partial qualifications in CPA, ACCA, or CIA are an added advantage.
• Basic knowledge of internal audit principles, risk management, and internal control frameworks.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical skills and high attention to details.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Eagerness to learn and apply audit concepts in a real-world setting.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); knowledge of data analysis or audit software an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage time efficiently.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to take on new challenges.
• Alignment with the organization’s mission, values, and professional ethics.
• All candidates must be professing and practicing Christians whose conduct and depth of character are governed by personal Christian convictions.