Zambeef Products PLC is the largest integrated cold chain food products and agribusiness company in Zambia and one of the largest in the Southern Africa region. It is involved in the primary production, processing, distribution and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, eggs, dairy, fish, flour, stock feed and day-old chicks throughout Zambia and the surrounding region.

The Required Skills for this Role Include:            

• Developing and executing a comprehensive audit program for assigned audits as per the annual audit plan.
• Conducting audit reviews of IT and system-related applications as part of continuous auditing using agreed methodologies.
• Reviewing IT risk assessments on a semi-annual basis.
• Reviewing financial performance and other operational aspects of the Group as part of continuous auditing using agreed methodologies.
• Providing a weekly update on the status of the work performed to the CIA.
• Preparing quarterly tailored revenue assurance reports.
• Where Internal Audit has performed investigatory work, if required, attend court as a witness and where necessary work closely with the Security department in investigating fraud.
• Carrying out investigations in areas of fraud, theft, and misappropriation detected during audits of system applications where required.
• On a quarterly basis reviewing management accounts of a selected division, including due completion of IA review checklist.
• On a monthly basis performing a self-assessments review on the quality of work completed as per the internal audit manual.
• Preparing comprehensive audit reports with findings, conclusions and recommendations for presentation within agreed time-lines
• Regular follow-up and reporting on implementation status of agreed audit recommendations 
• Preparing monthly summary of work done for CIA review and inclusion in Audit Committee quarterly reporting.
• Carrying out other assignments as delegated by the Internal Audit Manager and Chief Internal Auditor. 

The Required Qualifications and Experience

• Full Grade 12 certificate.
• Bachelor of Accountancy, ACCA, CIMA, CA Zambia (ZICA) or equivalent.
• CISA, CIA or Audit relevant certification desirable.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in audit or internal controls environment.
• Must be a member of ZICA.
• Required computer literacy levels including knowledge of accounting packages -Pastel Evolution and any knowledge of controls review/CAAT software.

• Developing and executing a comprehensive audit program for assigned audits as per the annual audit plan.
• Conducting audit reviews of IT and system-related applications as part of continuous auditing using agreed methodologies.
• Reviewing IT risk assessments on a semi-annual basis.
• Reviewing financial performance and other operational aspects of the Group as part of continuous auditing using agreed methodologies.
• Providing a weekly update on the status of the work performed to the CIA.
• Preparing quarterly tailored revenue assurance reports.
• Where Internal Audit has performed investigatory work, if required, attend court as a witness and where necessary work closely with the Security department in investigating fraud.
• Carrying out investigations in areas of fraud, theft, and misappropriation detected during audits of system applications where required.
• On a quarterly basis reviewing management accounts of a selected division, including due completion of IA review checklist.
• On a monthly basis performing a self-assessments review on the quality of work completed as per the internal audit manual.
• Preparing comprehensive audit reports with findings, conclusions and recommendations for presentation within agreed time-lines
• Regular follow-up and reporting on implementation status of agreed audit recommendations
• Preparing monthly summary of work done for CIA review and inclusion in Audit Committee quarterly reporting.
• Carrying out other assignments as delegated by the Internal Audit Manager and Chief Internal Auditor.

• Knowledge of accounting packages - Pastel Evolution
• Knowledge of controls review/CAAT software

• Full Grade 12 certificate.
• Bachelor of Accountancy, ACCA, CIMA, CA Zambia (ZICA) or equivalent.
• CISA, CIA or Audit relevant certification desirable.
• Must be a member of ZICA.