Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 26 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Purpose of the job
To prepare and implement a risk-based audit plans to assess, report on, and make recommendations for improving the company’s key operational and finance activities, and reviewing the internal control, governance and risk management procedures and practices.

Main Duties and Responsibilities (Principal Accountabilities)
1) Develop and implement an effective internal audit program.
2) Plan and execute audit engagements in accordance with auditing standards, vis-à-vis public sector auditing standards.
3) Conduct various types of audits, identify areas of risk and provide recommendations for improving internal controls.
4) Provide Advisory Services to the Board and Management
5) Report audit findings and provide Advisory Services to Senior Management, Staff and the Board of Directors.
6) Collaborate with other departments to address audit findings and implement agreed corrective management actions.
7) Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance and risk management practices and standards.
8) Conduct special investigations as needed from time to time.
9) Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory agencies.
10) Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the organization’s risk management processes.
11) Perform added duties as required by Management and the Board.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
1. Grade 12 Certificate with a minimum of University-Entry Qualification Grades in Five (5) “O” levels, which must include Credits or Better in English and Mathematics.
2. Full Professional Accounting Qualification (Full ACCA, CIMA, CA, ZICA professional); BA in Accountancy or Relevant Qualifications
3. Minimum of Seven (7) years’ traceable Relevant Experience with a least Five (5) of these Working Years in similar Senior Level Auditing Positions in Reputable Organization/s.
4. A member of Zambia Institute of Charted Accountants (ZICA) and/or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
5. Preferred Age Limit: Not older than 46 Years Next Birthday

OTHER COMPETENCIES / SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES:
1. Hands on experience on Pastel Accounting software
2. Proven integrity, professionalism, accountability and innovation
3. Knowledge of public auditing standards, and procedures.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
5. Excellent ability to analytical and problem-solving skills
6. Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures
7. Demonstrable ability to foster a cooperative work environment
8. Employee development and performance management skills.
9. Highly developed ability to persuade and influence others.
10. Ability to analyze data and familiarity with Audit Software.
11. SADC Driver’s License will be an added advantage
12. Proven integrity, professionalism, accountability and innovation

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

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Purpose of the job
To prepare and implement a risk-based audit plans to assess, report on, and make recommendations for improving the company’s key operational and finance activities, and reviewing the internal control, governance and risk management procedures and practices.

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