Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the Internal Audit Function, including the allocated resources, and develop a high-performing team that effectively collaborates with various stakeholders.
• Develop and implement the internal audit strategy and annual operational audit plan.
• Monitor and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control environment, risk management, and governance systems, processes and practices entity-wide.
• Report on the work, finding, deliverables and recommendations of the Internal Audit Function to the Board / Audit and Risk Committee and to Executive Management.
• Provide exceptional value-adding advisory, assurance and system improvement services
• Conduct various audits and assessments in line with approved auditing standards.
• Conduct special investigations and audits as may be needed from time to time.
• Coordinate internal audit work with external auditors and other oversight bodies.
• Perform other added duties as may be required by Management and the Board.

Qualifications and Desired Skills

Core Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Certificate with a minimum of University-Entry Qualification Grades in Five (5) “O” levels, which must include Credits or Better in English and Mathematics
• Full Professional Accounting Qualification (Full ACCA, CIMA, CA, ZICA Professional, CIA, CPA, CISA, etc.) or other Relevant Qualifications is required. A Degree in Accountancy, Finance or other Qualifications with relevant Audit Experience may be considered.
• Minimum Experience: Over 5 years of traceable progressive relevant experience in audit, finance, or risk management, with a least Three (3) of these Working Years in Senior Management Level Auditing Positions in Reputable Organization/s.
• Valid Membership of the Zambia Institute of Charted Accountants (ZICA) and/or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or any other relevant Professional Body.
• Preferred Age Limit: Not older than 45 Years Next Birthday.

Other Desirable Competencies / Skills / Attributes:

• Excellent understanding of applicable public auditing standards and procedures, public and water sector regulations, risk management frameworks, and corporate governance.
• Excellent leadership, inter-personal, and relationship-building skills
• Proven experience on Enterprise Resource Planning Systems and Audit Software
• Proven integrity, professionalism, accountability and innovation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding ability to meet tight deadlines with minimum supervision

Reporting Structure

The Manager - Internal Audit reports functionally to the Board through the Audit and Risk Committee and administratively to the Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer.

NOTE: Luapula Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (LpWSC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and recruitment practices on the basis of race, tribe, colour, religion, gender, political affiliation, marital status, disability or other non-merit factors. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Manage and lead the Internal Audit Function, including the allocated resources, and develop a high-performing team that effectively collaborates with various stakeholders.
• Develop and implement the internal audit strategy and annual operational audit plan.
• Monitor and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control environment, risk management, and governance systems, processes and practices entity-wide.
• Report on the work, finding, deliverables and recommendations of the Internal Audit Function to the Board / Audit and Risk Committee and to Executive Management.
• Provide exceptional value-adding advisory, assurance and system improvement services
• Conduct various audits and assessments in line with approved auditing standards.
• Conduct special investigations and audits as may be needed from time to time.
• Coordinate internal audit work with external auditors and other oversight bodies.
• Perform other added duties as may be required by Management and the Board.

• Excellent understanding of applicable public auditing standards and procedures, public and water sector regulations, risk management frameworks, and corporate governance.
• Excellent leadership, inter-personal, and relationship-building skills
• Proven experience on Enterprise Resource Planning Systems and Audit Software
• Proven integrity, professionalism, accountability and innovation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding ability to meet tight deadlines with minimum supervision

• Grade 12 Certificate with a minimum of University-Entry Qualification Grades in Five (5) “O” levels, which must include Credits or Better in English and Mathematics
• Full Professional Accounting Qualification (Full ACCA, CIMA, CA, ZICA Professional, CIA, CPA, CISA, etc.) or other Relevant Qualifications is required. A Degree in Accountancy, Finance or other Qualifications with relevant Audit Experience may be considered.
• Valid Membership of the Zambia Institute of Charted Accountants (ZICA) and/or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or any other relevant Professional Body.