The National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR) is a government institution under the Ministry of Technology & Science, established by the Science and Technology Act (No 26) of 1997 through Statutory Instrument No 73 of 1998.

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

• Degree in Accounting, CA Zambia Application Level, ACCA Level II, CIMA Level II.
• Full Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and ethical conduct.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work under supervision.

Experience needed

Two (2) years relevant experience in auditing, accounting, or finance.

Responsibilities or duties

To support the execution of internal audit assignments by conducting basic audit tests, collecting and analysing audit data, and assisting in the preparation of audit reports in order to strengthen the Authority’s internal control systems.

• Assists in planning and execution of internal audit assignments in order to support effective audit coverage.
• Performs basic audit tests, reconciliations, and data analysis to ensure accuracy and reliability of audit evidence.
• Prepares audit working papers, schedules, and summaries for review by the Internal Auditor.
• Ensures compliance with audit documentation standards and internal control requirements.
• Assists in follow-up activities by collecting evidence on the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Participates in stock counts, cash counts, surprise checks, and other audit-related assignments as directed.

• Assists in planning and execution of internal audit assignments in order to support effective audit coverage.
• Performs basic audit tests, reconciliations, and data analysis to ensure accuracy and reliability of audit evidence.
• Prepares audit working papers, schedules, and summaries for review by the Internal Auditor.
• Ensures compliance with audit documentation standards and internal control requirements.
• Assists in follow-up activities by collecting evidence on the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Participates in stock counts, cash counts, surprise checks, and other audit-related assignments as directed.

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and ethical conduct.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work under supervision.

• Degree in Accounting, CA Zambia Application Level, ACCA Level II, CIMA Level II.
• Full Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent.