Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 12 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Purpose of Job
Reporting to the Director & Chief Executive Officer, the job holder shall provide assurance on the efficiency and effectiveness of the Agency’s internal controls, governance processes and risk management in order to ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory framework.

Specific duties & Responsibilities
a. Plans and organises the activities of the department in liaison with the Chairperson of the Audit Committee of the Board
b. Supervises the review of records maintained by various Agency departments/sections to ensure proper recording of transactions and compliance with established policies, procedures and systems.
c. Reviews Agency information systems to determine their efficiency and effectiveness.
d. Review policies that safeguards material assets such as equipment, buildings and manpower to determine degree of utilization.
e. Analyses data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud or lack of compliance with established systems and procedures.
f. Meets with Agency Management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, to discuss audit plans and results and make recommendations to resolve audit findings.
g. Investigates and researches emerging risks, trends and best practices to ensure timely provision of appropriate advice to management and the Audit and Risk Committee:
h. Reviews special audit exercises for management aimed at detecting frauds and thereafter develops controls for their prevention.
i. Review the effectiveness of business continuity and risk management strategies including establishment of appropriate and effective risk mitigation, treatment and management processes.

Requirements
a. Full Grade Twelve Certificate
b. 8-10 years post qualification experience in auditing of which five (5) are at supervisory level
c. Degree in Accountancy or and ACCA/CIMA
d. Master’s degree in Accountancy or Finance related
e. Certification in IT Audit-Added advantage
f. Member of Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountancy (ZICA) or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

Competencies required
a. Excellent understanding of accounting and financial management issues
b. Fair knowledge of IT audit
c. Exceptional attention to detail
d. Has an independent and objective state of mind
e. High degree of honesty and integrity
f. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
g. Excellent reporting skills
h. Respects the confidentiality of information provided
i. Excellent knowledge of risk management
j. Excellent analytical skills
k. Demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams and to achieve goals through
l. Teamwork

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• Interested persons should deposit their application letters and detailed curriculum vitae enclosed in envelops clearly marked the position being applied for in the box provided at the RTSA Head Office, Road Safety House, Dedan Kimathi Road, Lusaka. The application letters should be addressed to:
• The Director & CEO
Road Transport and Safety Agency
Dedan Kimathi Road
Po Box 32167 LUSAKA
• Closing date for receipt of applications shall be 23rd August 2024

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