Chief Internal Auditor; Jobs at Kwame Nkrumah University (KNU) - Career Opportunity in Zambia

Vacancy title:
Chief Internal Auditor;

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Education, and Training , Category: Admin & Office ]

 

Jobs at:

Kwame Nkrumah University (KNU)

Deadline of this Job:
14 February 2020  

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Kabwe , South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 03, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
  The Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University (KNU) a public university invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR;
JOB PURPOSE:
To lead and manage the Audit function of the University comprising Audit of the University resources, systems processes and risk management in a transparent and objective manner and with the highest standard of integrity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:
• Leading the strategic direction of the Internal Audit Function.
• Reporting periodically to the Audit and Risk Committee of Council and to the Vice Chancellor Monitoring and reviewing compliance with University policies and operating systems, processes, procedures, relevant laws and regulations relating to academic and administrative functions.
• Providing guidance and support to all functionaries in undertaking risk assessments and evaluations of existing controls.
• Conducting inspections and verification of negotiable securities, receivables and payables including examination of receipts for cash payments and purchases.
• Performing rolling reviews of the University's programs, assets and inventory.
• Coordinating all audit activities to ensure an efficient and effective audit coverage that supports University goals.
• Explaining the University control systems and processes to external auditors as requested for from time to time.
• Carrying out due diligence reviews, investigations and any other related tasks when required by the Vice Chancellor.


Job Skills: Not Specified


QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Must have a full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate with at least 5 Credits that must include English Language.
• Must have first Degree in Accountancy plus full professional accounting qualification such as ZICA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Possession of Chartered Risk Management and Assurance (CRMA) or Chartered
• Internal Auditor (CIA) qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years' post qualifying experience in Internal Audit preferably at Senior Level.
• Must be well vest with government, University operations and regulations.
• Must be a registered member of the Institute of Internal Auditors or IIA Global
• Must be computer literate and familiar with systems audit.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.


Job Education Requirements: Must have first Degree in Accountancy


Job Experience Requirements: 5 years'


Work Hours: 8

 

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Job application procedure
  CANDIDATES MEETING THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS SHOULD SEND THEIR APPLICATION LETTERS WITH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATIONS TO THE ADDRESS BELOW:
• Letter of application.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Authenticated copies of academic and
Professional qualifications including a full grade Xll or equivalent certificate. Names and addresses of two (2) professional referees and one (1) character reference.
The Registrar
Kwame Nkrumah University
Munkoyo Street Plot No. 1583
P.O Box 80404
KABWE
ZAMBIA
Email Address: recruitment@nkrumah.edu.zm .
CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION IS FRIDAY 14TH FEBRUARY, 2020 AT 17:00 HOURS
N.B: Kwame Nkrumah University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be contacted and those that would not have heard from the University should consider themselves unsuccessful.
Please visit the Kwame Nkrumah website at www.nkrumah.edu.zm


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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job:  14 February 2020
Duty Station: Kabwe
Posted: 03-02-2020
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 03-02-2020
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 03-02-2065
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