Background

Richmond Farms Limited is an agri-business producing a wide range of products that form a significant part of the daily nutritional requirements. The company is Zambian wholly owned. The company’s mission is to become a leading and integrated agri-business by optimizing the value chain and supporting the production of high-quality nutritious foods using sustainable and environmentally friendly methods. As our business continues to expand we are looking for a pool of talented individuals that are self-starters’ and experienced to oversee business operations for fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) in various parts of the Country to fill the vacancies.

Richmond Farms Limited is inviting applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and motivated individuals to fill the following positions:Zambia job alerts

INTERNAL AUDITOR (1 POSITION)

Report to: Chief Executive Officer

Job Purpose

To provide independent assurance by evaluating internal controls, risk management, governance, and compliance across Bulk Oil, Cold Chain, and Dry Goods operations, while identifying risks, strengthening controls, and safeguarding company assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a risk-based internal audit plan across Bulk Oil, Cold Chain, Dry Goods, and support functions.
• Conduct financial, operational, compliance, and inventory audits.
• Evaluate internal controls, identify risks, and recommend process improvements.
• Perform stock audits and verify the accuracy of financial and operational records.
• Review procurement, cash management, revenue, and payment processes for compliance.
• Investigate fraud, inventory variances, and other irregularities, and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and prepare audit reports.
• Support enterprise risk management, external audits, and corporate governance initiatives.
• Promote compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and industry standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Internal Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional qualification such as ACCA, ZICA, CIMA, CIA,
• Membership with the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) or the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in internal auditing, external auditing, risk management, or financial controls, preferably within FMCG, manufacturing, distribution, or agribusiness.
• Sound knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk management principles, corporate governance, and audit methodologies.
• Good understanding of Zambian tax legislation, VAT, PAYE, NAPSA, NHIMA, and other statutory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and audit software.

1.4 Competencies

• Strong analytical, investigative, report writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High ethical standards, integrity, confidentiality, and professional independence.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and travel to company operational sites when required.

Vision: To be your destination for enriched nutritional value

• Develop and implement a risk-based internal audit plan across Bulk Oil, Cold Chain, Dry Goods, and support functions.
• Conduct financial, operational, compliance, and inventory audits.
• Evaluate internal controls, identify risks, and recommend process improvements.
• Perform stock audits and verify the accuracy of financial and operational records.
• Review procurement, cash management, revenue, and payment processes for compliance.
• Investigate fraud, inventory variances, and other irregularities, and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and prepare audit reports.
• Support enterprise risk management, external audits, and corporate governance initiatives.
• Promote compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and industry standards.

• Strong analytical, investigative, report writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High ethical standards, integrity, confidentiality, and professional independence.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and travel to company operational sites when required.

• Full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Internal Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional qualification such as ACCA, ZICA, CIMA, CIA,
• Membership with the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) or the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk management principles, corporate governance, and audit methodologies.
• Good understanding of Zambian tax legislation, VAT, PAYE, NAPSA, NHIMA, and other statutory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and audit software.