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.

Responsibilities or duties

Work involves assisting the Manager-Information Systems Audits with the development of the strategic and annual infrastructure information systems audits work plans, supervising staff in the conduct of infrastructure information systems audits and the provision of consulting services to the Company’s management and staff in Operations Technologies, Data Centres and Network perimeter and components; all with emphasis on a risk-based approach designed to assist management in the attainment of their objectives.

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

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate
• An ICT or business-related bachelor’s degree or an equivalent professional qualification in a Business-related field, or ACCA, or CIMA, or CA Zambia.
• Other professional qualifications like CISA, CIA or CFE are added advantage.

Experience needed

• At least 3 years’ experience in information systems auditing.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.

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

• The job holder is required to effectively orally or in written form using official language, non-routine operational matters such as interpretation of the company’s policies.

• Identifies and evaluates the auditable areas in the accountable units and develops risk-based annual internal audit plans for Information Systems Audits-Infrastructure.
• Prepares and attends the Entry Conferences and Exit Conferences of each audit project.
• Develops audit objectives, plans, and scope consistent with the Internal Audit Charter, the assessment of audit risk, and the audit needs/priorities.
• Prepare detailed audit programs tailored to each audit to assure that no specific tests or activities necessary for the audit are overlooked and to assist in preventing ineffective audit techniques from being performed.
• Supervises internal audit staff on all assigned audit projects in the planning, organizing, directing, execution and monitoring of internal audit projects.
• Supervises the performance of internal audit assignments, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.
• Supervises the internal audit staff in conducting interviews, reviewing documents, developing and administering surveys, composing summary memos, and preparing working papers.
• Supervises the internal audit staff in the identification, development, and documentation of audit issues and recommendations for improvement.
• Reviews the work performed to ensure the adequacy of audit scope, the adequacy of testing performed, the accuracy of conclusions reached, and that the audit work is in compliance with policies and procedures and the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and ICT related standards.
• Prepares and presents written reports in a pertinent, concise, and accurate manner for distribution to management.
• Develops and maintains productive team-oriented clients, staff and manages relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
• Facilitates the audit process by resolving issues and staff questions during the day-to-day progress of audits.
• Assists in training and evaluating staff performance and taking effective actions to address performance matters.
• 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.
• Perform administrative duties delegated by the Supervisor.

• Information Systems Auditing
• Supervisory Skills
• Risk-based Auditing
• Audit Planning and Execution
• Report Writing
• Communication Skills
• Team Management
• Problem Solving
• Staff Training and Evaluation
• Professional Development

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate
• ICT or business-related bachelor’s degree or an equivalent professional qualification in a Business-related field, or ACCA, or CIMA, or CA Zambia.
• CISA, CIA or CFE are added advantage.