Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 10 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Zambia Institute for Tourism and Hospitality Studies is a statutory Body under the Ministry of Tourism, established under the ZITHS Act. No 42 of 2016, to provide for the development of human resource in the Tourism sector. ZITHS is the only specialized public organization mandated to train (Skills), educate, conduct research, consultancy and professional development for the tourism, hospitality related sub-sectors.

The Zambia Institute for Tourism and Hospitality Studies wishes to invite suitably qualified and well-motivated Individuals to fill the following positions;

POSITION: INTERNAL AUDITOR

Job Purpose
The internal Auditor is functionally responsible to the Audit Committee of the Governing Council and administratively to the Executive Director for the provision of independent, objective assurance consulting services designed to add value and improve the Institute’s operations. The Internal Auditor oversees and manages the audit department.
He/she is responsible for the formulation of appropriate audit program, assigning and managing staffing resources to complete the audit plans as scheduled, generating final audit reports for internal and regulatory agency review, and conducting thorough follow-up audits on previously identified issues.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Guiding management and Audit Committee of the Council in its oversight of Audit through regular Audit and reports; recommend and implement improvements to ensure that appropriate control environment for risk exposures is minimized or removed.
• Leading the development and implementation of an internal risk based audit strategy and annual plan for the Institute.
• Planning and undertaking audits assess control, operational and technical efficiencies and compliance with selected policies, procedures and regulations.
• Driving operational improvements throughout the Institute to improve overall efficiencies and enhance internal controls.
• Periodically review Internal Audit Charter and Audit Committee Charter in line with the changes in the Internal Audit Profession and government guidelines.
• Review the process of identification, assessment and management of the organization risks.
• Promoting the highest standard of ethics and standards across the Institute, based on the principles of integrity, objectivity, competence and confidentiality.
• Review and report to the Audit Committee on actions taken by management to correct conditions reported by audit findings. Determining whether action taken are appropriate for the circumstances or initiate further discussions with appropriate management and staff.
• Recommend and implement adoption of new professional standards, codes of practice and policies, legislative issues, new audit regulations/trends and audit methodology.
• Provide an independent view during implementation of new projects, process and systems to ensure their quality and compliance with the Institute’s policies and procedures.
• Build internal capability through periodic training to promote awareness on internal controls and compliance.
• Advise on appointment of external audit firms and outsourced independent assurance services
• Maintaining a comprehensive system for recording all audit plans, work papers, findings, reports and follow-ups audits.
• Respond to ad hoc requests by management to address control issues on new business processes, policies and procedures, and provide consultative services to management.
• Secretary to the Audit Committee of the Council

Qualifications, experience and Competence:
• Full grade 12 school Certificate
• ACCA, CIMA, CA Zambia qualifications
• 6 years auditing experience in the hospitality sector or related field.
• Must possess integrity and confidentiality
• Must have strong analytical, evaluation and report writing skills.
• Must have good communication skills
• Membership of a professional body (ZICA) is required.
• Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

Job application procedure
Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should submit application letters enclosing an updated Curriculum Vitae and copies of academic and professional certificates not later than 05th July, 2024.

Applications can be submitted via the following email address: jobs@ziths.edu.zm 

Physical applications can be submitted to:

The Human Resource and Administration Manager Zambia Institute for Tourism and Hospitality Studies Private Bag E 186
Corner of Church and Protea Roads, Lusaka, Zambia

Note: Only suitably qualified individual will be contacted.

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