Job Purpose

To support the Internal Audit function by planning and executing audit assignments and evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes across the University.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct risk-based internal audit assignments across academic and administrative units.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and identify risks within financial, operational, and academic processes.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported audit reports with practical and actionable recommendations.
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of audit programs, methodologies, and tools in line with professional standards.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to Internal Auditors to support capacity building and performance improvement.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Internal Audit function.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full Grade 12 certificate with Five (5) ‘O’ level Credit or better including English and Mathematics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and /or professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, ZICA.
• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Full professional Accounting (ACCA, CIMA, ZICA) is added advantage.
• Minimum of (5 -7) years’ relevant work experience in internal or external audit or accounting; and
• Fully registered and paid-up member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA), with a minimum of Associate Membership.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments.
• Sound judgment and professional skepticism.

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct risk-based internal audit assignments across academic and administrative units.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and identify risks within financial, operational, and academic processes.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported audit reports with practical and actionable recommendations.
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of audit programs, methodologies, and tools in line with professional standards.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to Internal Auditors to support capacity building and performance improvement.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Internal Audit function.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments.
• Sound judgment and professional skepticism.

• Full Grade 12 certificate with Five (5) ‘O’ level Credit or better including English and Mathematics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and /or professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, ZICA.
• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Full professional Accounting (ACCA, CIMA, ZICA) is added advantage.
• Fully registered and paid-up member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA), with a minimum of Associate Membership.