Manager – Internal Audit & Compliance, QMS & SMS (Aviation) at Brilliance Executive Management

Zambia Airways (2014) Limited is a National Carrier incorporated in 2014 with the aim of boosting international trade and tourism in the country. Zambia Airways is a Joint Venture (JV) between the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and Ethiopian Airlines (ET).
 
Brilliance Executive Management Consultancy Limited-BEMCONSULT has been given the mandate by Zambia Airways to assist in the identification and recruitment of highly qualified professionals in the Regional Aviation Sector.

Location: Zambia

Reports to: CEO

Job Purpose

The Internal Audit & Compliance Manager will provide assurance services to management & the board on the effectiveness of the operations risk management through conducting of risk based audits on safety and quality critical activities of Zambia Airway’s operations.

Summary of Key Responsibilities;

• Conduct quality auditing to review and evaluate the existence and effectiveness of the relevant control system on performance and operations, finance, Enterprise facility and property
• Ensure that the Airline has an effectively working integrated Management system (IMS) for quality, safety, occupational health, emergency response, security and environment.
• Develops and recommends plans, policies and objectives management audit, financial audit, quality audit, facility and property audit and security functions audit
• Provide assurance services to management & the board regarding quality and safety issues by coordinating and reviewing the effectiveness of quality & Safety assurance programs in all operational areas.
• Fights corruption & fraud in the airline through educating all personnel on prevention methods and investigating areas exposed for corruption/fraud
• Manage relations with outside organisations, Regulatory Authorities (CAA, FAA, SAFA, etc.) & professional associations (IIA, ACFE, ISACA, etc.) on all matters pertaining to the job
• Maintain relations with the Auditor General and/or representatives in Zambia on audit matters.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Finance/ Accounting/ Business or Equivalent. OR Full ACCA/CIMA
• An MBA will be an added advantage
• Must have a Minimum of 7 years proven experience in Airlines Quality/ Safety/Occupational Heals/ Auditors or related areas with at least 2 years management experience as Manager or Equivalent Level.
• Must have attended Quality Assurance/Auditing Course or Aviation Auditor Course
• Must be a member of a relevant professional body (IIA, ACFE or ISACA)

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