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Job Description
ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF ZAMBIA
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
The Electoral Commission of Zambia seeks to recruit a qualified and experienced Zambian national to fill the vacant position of Director Internal Audit.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide strategic audit advisory services to the Chief Electoral Officer. Oversees and directs all audit strategic initiatives and projects by enabling business processes to enhance the attainment of the Commission’s strategic objectives.
REPORTING ACCOUNTABILITY
This position will be reporting to the Chief Electoral Officer and Audit Committee of the Commission.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Develop and maintain an audit universe and develop an annual audit plan that reflects the risk profile of the Commission to be approved by the Audit Committee.
2. Oversee the execution of individual audits defined in the audit plan. ensuring the highest level of service quality and client satisfaction.Job opportunities
3. Issue all internal audit reports ensuring the reports are clear, concise, identify root causes with practical solutions and ultimately provide value to management.
4. Proactively inform management of significant risks or exposure related to internal controls, compliance, and/or governance requiring prompt attention.
5. Prepare internal audit reports/updates for the Audit Committee and present to the Committee at quarterly meetings and to keep them informed of the risks and weaknesses in the internal controls.
6. Coordinate the year-end work with external auditors including how best to leverage the work performed and results produced from internal audit’s work.
7. Support and advise management in reviewing policies and procedures and designing internal controls.
8. Actively participate in executive management meetings and/or committees ensure that Internal Audit is well-informed of key developments at the Commission that could have an impact on audit priorities and/or plans.
9. Support management on strategic initiatives by providing process and control consultation and identification of emerging risks.
10. Ensures that internal audit resources are appropriate, sufficient and effectively deployed to achieve the internal audit plan approved by the Audit Committee and the Commission.
11. Constantly monitor if the audit recommendations have been implemented by management by way of follow-up audits and report on any gaps observed.
12. Perform any other related duties that the supervisor may reasonably request from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
1. Full Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent
2. Degree in Accountancy or equivalent plus full Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) or equivalent.
3. Masters of Business Administration or Equivalent
4. Must be a member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) or Institute of Auditors (IIA) and in possession of a valid practicing licence.
5. Eight (08) years relevant post qualification experience, three (03) of which must be at senior management level.
6. Experience in a quasi-government institution will be an added advantage.
7. Strong ICT skills.
SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION
1. Strong knowledge of risk management, corporate governance and regulatory frameworks.
2. Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
3. Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including senior management and board members.
4. Report writing and general written and oral presentation skills.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES FOR THE POSITION
1. Non-partisan.
2. Honest and reliable with moral strength. Team player
3. Innovative and proactive.
5. High degree of attention to detail.
6. High degree of integrity.
7. High degree of confidentiality.
8. Tact and diplomacy.
9. Ability to work with minimum supervision.
10. Self-starter
Method of Application
Interested candidates should send their applications (clearly indicating position of interest on the envelop) to the undersigned enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae with names of three (03) traceable referees including their contact phone numbers.
The Chief Electoral Officer,
Electoral Commission of Zambia, Elections House, Haile Selassie Avenue, P. O. Box 50274, LUSAKA.
NB: Suitably qualified applicants must submit copies of certificates which have been verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).