Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Copperbelt University is a Public University established through an Act of Parliament No. 19 of 1987. The University’s core business is Teaching, Research, Innovation, Industrialisation and Community Engagement as a service to the nation. The University is an equal opportunity employer and hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for appointment to fill in the following support staff positions:

Responsibilities or duties

To execute audits in accordance with the approved work plan under the supervision of Internal Auditors.

• Evaluates the effectiveness of controls and assesses whether they are operating as intended;
• Documents audit findings in accordance with standards;
• Supports Internal Auditors on planned and Ad-hoc assignments;
• Assists superiors in preparing planned audit reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, detailing anomalies detected from audit undertakings;
• Pre and/or post audits the unionized monthly payroll-checking all input data pertaining to payroll with particular attention to letters of staff appointments and terminations for purposes of avoiding possible overpayments and ghost employees;
• Pre-examines computations of terminal benefits and checks the eligibility of employees with reference to the period of service, salary scale, the correctness of accrued leave days approved by the Registrar, and packages payable;
• Performs surprise cash counts in operating units;
• Examines payments of vouchers and cheques;
• Examines local purchase orders before the Vice-Chancellor and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor sign them;
• Checks petty cash reimbursement for all Units for financial propriety; and
• Performs additional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

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

• Grade 12 or Form V Certificate (or its equivalent) with 5 “0” levels including English and Mathematics;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting /Finance or equivalent Professional Accounting qualifications (ZICA, ACCA, CIMA);
• Fully registered and paid-up member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).

Experience needed

• Two (2) years of working experience;

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Required Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify errors, anomalies, and process improvements;
• High attention to detail in reviewing payroll, vouchers, purchases, petty cash, and other financial records;
• Integrity and ethical conduct in handling confidential information and adhering to professional standards;
• Solid technical and professional knowledge of accounting and audit principles;
• Effective communication skills for clear documentation of findings and reporting to supervisors and stakeholders; and
• Good time management and reliability to meet deadlines and handle multiple audit tasks efficiently.

Reporting Relationships:

• Immediate Supervisor: Internal Auditor
• Salary Scale: PSS04

“WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

• Evaluates the effectiveness of controls and assesses whether they are operating as intended;
• Documents audit findings in accordance with standards;
• Supports Internal Auditors on planned and Ad-hoc assignments;
• Assists superiors in preparing planned audit reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, detailing anomalies detected from audit undertakings;
• Pre and/or post audits the unionized monthly payroll-checking all input data pertaining to payroll with particular attention to letters of staff appointments and terminations for purposes of avoiding possible overpayments and ghost employees;
• Pre-examines computations of terminal benefits and checks the eligibility of employees with reference to the period of service, salary scale, the correctness of accrued leave days approved by the Registrar, and packages payable;
• Performs surprise cash counts in operating units;
• Examines payments of vouchers and cheques;
• Examines local purchase orders before the Vice-Chancellor and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor sign them;
• Checks petty cash reimbursement for all Units for financial propriety; and
• Performs additional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify errors, anomalies, and process improvements;
• High attention to detail in reviewing payroll, vouchers, purchases, petty cash, and other financial records;
• Integrity and ethical conduct in handling confidential information and adhering to professional standards;
• Solid technical and professional knowledge of accounting and audit principles;
• Effective communication skills for clear documentation of findings and reporting to supervisors and stakeholders; and
• Good time management and reliability to meet deadlines and handle multiple audit tasks efficiently.

• Grade 12 or Form V Certificate (or its equivalent) with 5 “0” levels including English and Mathematics;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting /Finance or equivalent Professional Accounting qualifications (ZICA, ACCA, CIMA);
• Fully registered and paid-up member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).