ZESCO Limited is a quasi-government institution wholly owned by the Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). In its commitment to provide efficient, innovative, and excellent electricity services and energy solutions, applications are invited from suitably qualified Zambians for the following positions.

Responsibilities or duties

JOB PURPOSE / DESCRIPTION

Work involves developing and implementing the operational and technical audits strategies, leading staff performance in the development and implementation of the strategic and annual internal audit work plans for operational technical directorates, providing consulting services to the management and staff in all the accountable business units; all with emphasis on a risk-based approach designed to assist management in the attainment of their objectives

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

Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent.

Vocational and Professional Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field or ICT related field or business related.

Master’s degree in business related or other professional qualifications like Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Audits (CISA) or Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE), or ACCA, or CIMA, or CA Zambia will be an added advantage.

Experience needed

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

At least 10 years of experience in internal auditing or external auditing, or proven relevant experience and at least 5 years’ experience at managerial level.

Communications Skills

The job requires the jobholder to effectively communicate orally or in written form, using the official language, on difficult operational matters and policies which may impact on all Company business units. Origination of complex or highly technical reports which may be distributed in the Company.

Numerical/Computational Skills

Job involves analysis of data, finding differences, recognizing relevant/irrelevant information, recognition of patterns and development of mathematical proofs.

• Assists the Director-Audit and Risk in managing internal audit staff for Operational and Technical Audit Department in the planning, organizing, directing, and monitoring of internal audit operations, including assisting in hiring, training, and evaluating staff, and taking effective actions to address performance matters.
• Leads the identification and evaluation of auditable areas in the accountable units and develops risk-based annual internal audit plans for the accountable units.
• Leads the performance of internal audit assignments, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analysing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.
• Leads the management of the internal audit staff in conducting interviews, reviewing documents, developing and administering surveys, composing summary memos, and preparing working papers.
• Leads the internal audit staff in the identification, development, and documentation of audit issues and recommendations for improvement.
• Communicates the results of audit and consulting projects through written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis to management.
• Develops and maintains productive team-oriented client, staff, and management relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
• Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with staff.
• Represents internal auditing on organizational project teams, at management and with external organizations as delegated.
• Ensures that the policies, procedures and systems underpinning the accountable areas are adequate and effective.
• Manages the Department’s structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the Company’s goals and objectives.
• Manages the Department’s financial resource allocation process and utilization.
• Oversees the audit of staff related payments.
• Performs administrative duties delegated by the Supervisor.

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate on difficult operational matters and policies
• Origination of complex or highly technical reports
• Data analysis
• Identifying differences in data
• Recognizing relevant/irrelevant information
• Recognition of patterns
• Development of mathematical proofs
• Leadership and staff management
• Risk-based auditing
• Consulting skills
• Teamwork and relationship building
• Professional development

• Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field or ICT related field or business related.
• Master’s degree in business related or other professional qualifications like Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Audits (CISA) or Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE), or ACCA, or CIMA, or CA Zambia will be an added advantage.