Job Purpose

To prepare and implement a risk-based audit plans to assess, report on, and make recommendations for improving the company’s key operational and finance activities, and reviewing the internal control, governance and risk management procedures and practices.

Job Requirements

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); BA in Accountancy or Relevant Qualifications
• Minimum of Seven (7) years’ traceable Relevant Experience with a least Five (5) of these Working Years in similar Senior Level Auditing Positions in Reputable Organization/s.
• A member of Zambia Institute of Charted Accountants (ZICA) and/or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• Preferred Age Limit: Not older than 45 Years Next Birthday

Other Desirable Competencies / Skills / Attributes:

• Hands on experience on Pastel Accounting software
• Proven integrity, professionalism, accountability and innovation
• Knowledge of public auditing standards, and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent ability to analytical and problem-solving skills
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures
• Demonstrable ability to foster a cooperative work environment
• Employee development and performance management skills.
• Highly developed ability to persuade and influence others.
• Ability to analyze data and familiarity with Audit Software.
• SADC Driver’s License will be an added advantage
• Proven integrity, professionalism, accountability and innovation

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an effective internal audit program.
• Plan and execute audit engagements in accordance with auditing standards, vis-à-vis public sector auditing standards.
• Conduct various types of audits, identify areas of risk and provide recommendations for improving internal controls.
• Provide Advisory Services to the Board and Management
• Report audit findings and provide Advisory Services to Senior Management, Staff and the Board of Directors.
• Collaborate with other departments to address audit findings and implement agreed corrective management actions.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance and risk management practices and standards.
• Conduct special investigations as needed from time to time.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory agencies.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the organization’s risk management processes.
• Perform added duties as required by Management and the Board.

Benefits

N/A

Contact Information

Manager Human Resources and Administration

Luapula Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited

Plot 106 Chitimukulu Road, Low Density

P. O. Box 715094

MANSA, ZAMBIA

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, color, religion, gender, political affiliation, marital status, disability, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

• Develop and implement an effective internal audit program.
• Plan and execute audit engagements in accordance with auditing standards, vis-à-vis public sector auditing standards.
• Conduct various types of audits, identify areas of risk and provide recommendations for improving internal controls.
• Provide Advisory Services to the Board and Management
• Report audit findings and provide Advisory Services to Senior Management, Staff and the Board of Directors.
• Collaborate with other departments to address audit findings and implement agreed corrective management actions.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance and risk management practices and standards.
• Conduct special investigations as needed from time to time.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory agencies.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the organization’s risk management processes.
• Perform added duties as required by Management and the Board.

• Hands on experience on Pastel Accounting software
• Proven integrity, professionalism, accountability and innovation
• Knowledge of public auditing standards, and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent ability to analytical and problem-solving skills
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures
• Demonstrable ability to foster a cooperative work environment
• Employee development and performance management skills.
• Highly developed ability to persuade and influence others.
• Ability to analyze data and familiarity with Audit Software.
• SADC Driver’s License will be an added advantage

• 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); BA in Accountancy or Relevant Qualifications
• A member of Zambia Institute of Charted Accountants (ZICA) and/or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)