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:

Job Purpose

To plan, execute and oversee internal audits across the University, assessing controls, risk management processes and governance practices, while ensuring all audit assignments adhere to internal audit methodology and reflect industry-wide best practices.

Responsibilities or duties

• Plan, execute and manage audit engagements across the University, including developing audit programs, performing testing, evaluating results and documenting findings in line with professional and University standards;
• Identify and assess financial, operational, compliance and IT-related risks, providing practical and cost-effective recommendations to improve governance and controls;
• Perform quality assurance reviews of audit engagements, including issue validation, retrospective, horizontal, targeted and team-based reviews, ensuring compliance with IIA and ISACA standards;
• Provide guidance, training and support to audit teams and stakeholders, reinforcing methodology, professional standards and best practices;
• Apply internal control concepts and evaluate exposures, ensuring controls operate effectively across University processes;
• Monitor audit execution and remediation progress, review draft reports and collaborate with teams and stakeholders to finalize recommendations;
• Maintain knowledge of the University’s business processes, policies, procedures, governance practices and regulatory obligations to inform audits and recommendations;
• Develop, update and maintain internal audit policies, procedures and methodology frameworks, supporting continuous improvement in audit quality and processes;
• Report financial irregularities and critical audit issues promptly to facilitate timely remedial action;
• Support ad hoc projects and Departmental strategic initiatives; and
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

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

• Full Grade 12 or Form V Certificate with Five (5) ‘O’ level Credits or better including English and Mathematics;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance and /or professional accounting qualifications (ZICA, ACCA, CIMA);
• Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Full Professional Accounting qualifications (ZICA, ACCA, CIMA) is added advantage;
• Fully registered and paid-up member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA), with a minimum of Associate Membership.

Experience needed

• Minimum Four (4) years’ work experience in Internal or External Audit or Accounting;

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

• Ability to assess complex processes, identify risks and propose practical, cost-effective solutions;
• Ensure accuracy, completeness and quality in audit testing, documentation and reporting;
• Demonstrates ethical behavior, confidentiality and adherence to professional standards;
• Clearly articulate audit findings and recommendations both verbally and in writing to diverse stakeholders;
• Work effectively with audit teams and other stakeholders, providing guidance, training and support;
• Demonstrates initiative in improving audit methodologies, tools and quality assurance processes;
• Proficiency in Data Analytics;
• Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Audits; and
• Ability to conduct investigations or forensic audits as directed by the Chief Internal Auditor in response to emerging risks or reported irregularities;
• WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

• Plan, execute and manage audit engagements across the University, including developing audit programs, performing testing, evaluating results and documenting findings in line with professional and University standards;
• Identify and assess financial, operational, compliance and IT-related risks, providing practical and cost-effective recommendations to improve governance and controls;
• Perform quality assurance reviews of audit engagements, including issue validation, retrospective, horizontal, targeted and team-based reviews, ensuring compliance with IIA and ISACA standards;
• Provide guidance, training and support to audit teams and stakeholders, reinforcing methodology, professional standards and best practices;
• Apply internal control concepts and evaluate exposures, ensuring controls operate effectively across University processes;
• Monitor audit execution and remediation progress, review draft reports and collaborate with teams and stakeholders to finalize recommendations;
• Maintain knowledge of the University’s business processes, policies, procedures, governance practices and regulatory obligations to inform audits and recommendations;
• Develop, update and maintain internal audit policies, procedures and methodology frameworks, supporting continuous improvement in audit quality and processes;
• Report financial irregularities and critical audit issues promptly to facilitate timely remedial action;
• Support ad hoc projects and Departmental strategic initiatives; and
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

• Ability to assess complex processes, identify risks and propose practical, cost-effective solutions;
• Ensure accuracy, completeness and quality in audit testing, documentation and reporting;
• Demonstrates ethical behavior, confidentiality and adherence to professional standards;
• Clearly articulate audit findings and recommendations both verbally and in writing to diverse stakeholders;
• Work effectively with audit teams and other stakeholders, providing guidance, training and support;
• Demonstrates initiative in improving audit methodologies, tools and quality assurance processes;
• Proficiency in Data Analytics;
• Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Audits; and
• Ability to conduct investigations or forensic audits as directed by the Chief Internal Auditor in response to emerging risks or reported irregularities;

• Full Grade 12 or Form V Certificate with Five (5) ‘O’ level Credits or better including English and Mathematics;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance and /or professional accounting qualifications (ZICA, ACCA, CIMA);
• Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Full Professional Accounting qualifications (ZICA, ACCA, CIMA) is added advantage;
• Fully registered and paid-up member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA), with a minimum of Associate Membership.