Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Mukuba Pension Trust Defined Benefit Scheme was established in 1982 to serve the occupational pension benefit needs of the then ZCCM Employees and associated companies. The Scheme operates as a Self-Managed Fund.

Mukuba Pension Trust invites applications from suitably qualified and motivated individuals to fill the position of Internal Auditor.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Job Purpose

To provide assurance that the Trust’s risk management, governance, and internal control processes are operating effectively. The Internal Auditor will objectively enhance the Trust’s business practices.

Responsibilities or duties

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a robust audit program ensuring that all high-risk areas are adequately captured and prioritized.
• Compile comprehensive audit reports citing weaknesses and lapses in the control systems to enable Management and the Board to institute remedial action.
• Ensuring adherence to all Trust policies and regulatory standards set within key functional areas.
• Assessing and ensuring the Trust’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Undertaking reviews of invoices, contracts, purchase orders, payment vouchers and other requests for funds to substantiate a transaction or series of transactions before they are finalised.
• Conducting internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of financial controls, risk management systems and operational processes.
• Proposing recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and identifying other areas of improvement.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement risk management strategies.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Qualifications and Experience

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate
• Degree in Accounting or Finance / ZICA / ACCA / CIMA
• Member of ZICA
• Good knowledge of Sage Pastel and Excel

Skills and Attributes

• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills
• High levels of integrity and reliability
• Must be astute, versatile, self-driven and well-motivated
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience needed

• 3 years’ experience in a similar position

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Terms of Engagement

• Location: Kitwe
• Duration: 3-Year Contract (Fixed-Term)
• Remuneration: Monthly Salary

• Develop a robust audit program ensuring that all high-risk areas are adequately captured and prioritized.
• Compile comprehensive audit reports citing weaknesses and lapses in the control systems to enable Management and the Board to institute remedial action.
• Ensuring adherence to all Trust policies and regulatory standards set within key functional areas.
• Assessing and ensuring the Trust’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Undertaking reviews of invoices, contracts, purchase orders, payment vouchers and other requests for funds to substantiate a transaction or series of transactions before they are finalised.
• Conducting internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of financial controls, risk management systems and operational processes.
• Proposing recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and identifying other areas of improvement.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement risk management strategies.

• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills
• High levels of integrity and reliability
• Must be astute, versatile, self-driven and well-motivated
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate
• Degree in Accounting or Finance / ZICA / ACCA / CIMA
• Member of ZICA
• Good knowledge of Sage Pastel and Excel