Background

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.

JOB PURPOSE / DESCRIPTION

Work involves leading and managing staff performance; the conduct of infrastructure projects, ICT Projects, forensic, financial and remediation plans audits; providing consulting services to the Company’s management and staff in all Company business units including; Planning and Projects, ICT Projects Management Office, Investments and Finance and Procurement; and developing strategic and internal audit strategies and annual internal audit plans for the accountable areas; all with emphasis on a risk-based approach designed to assist management in the attainment of their objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent.

Vocational and Professional Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical field or a Professional qualification in ACCA, or CIMA, or CA

Other Professional qualifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Fraud Examiner or Project Management will be added advantage

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.

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 Audits 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 in building Specialised and Financial Audits team and expertise with coaching and developmental initiatives.
• Manages the design and establishment of an organisational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the Company’s goals and objectives.
• 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 analyzing 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.
• Actively participates in management meetings for the business units overseen by Operational & Technical Audits and other committees to ensure that the directorate is well-informed of key business developments that could have an impact on internal audit, enterprise risk management and regulatory compliance priorities and/or plans.
• 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 financial resource allocation process and utilization.
• Performs administrative duties delegated by the Supervisor

• Effective communication (oral and written)
• Origination of complex or highly technical reports
• Numerical/Computational Skills (data analysis, pattern recognition, mathematical proofs)
• Leadership and staff management
• Risk-based auditing
• Consulting services
• Strategic planning
• Team building and coaching
• Client relationship management
• Financial resource management

• Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical field OR a Professional qualification in ACCA, CIMA, or CA.
• Professional qualifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner or Project Management will be an added advantage.