Chief Internal Auditor at Mukuba University

Mukuba University - Location: Zambia, Lusaka

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Contract

Contract type
Permanent
Application deadline
12/09/2019

Description

Position
Chief Internal Auditor at Mukuba University
Vacancies
1
Description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR

Mukuba University invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for appointment to the position of Chief Internal Auditor:

JOB PURPOSE

To enable the Council (through the Audit and Risk Committee and the Vice Chancellor (CEO)) discharge it’s oversight role by monitoring and evaluating on a continuous basis the adequacy and effectiveness of the University’s network of risk management, control, and governance processes, as designed and presented by management to ensure compliance with the Public Finance Act NO. 1 of 2018 and Higher Education Act No. 4 of 2013.

Provide independent, objective assurance and consulting activities designed to add value and improve the universityis operations, risk management, and controls.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Developing and implementing a cohesive internal audit strategy aimed at mitigating a wide range of business, financial, and operational risks while strengthening the University’s intemal controls.

  • Managing the internal audit team

  • Developing and executing the internal audit plan, which is aligned to the University’s risk assessment

  • Providing an annual assessment of University’s systems of intemal control

  • Managing audit reviews and providing recommendations to line management

  • Managing factual findings surveys/reviews and reporting on them

  • Reporting to the Audit Committee and Executive Management
  • REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Grade 12 Certificate with Five “O” levels with credits in English and Mathematics

  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business from a recognized University and /or

  • Attained an internationally recognized Professional Accountancy Qualification such as Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA); Zambia Institute of Certified Accountants (ZICA) etc.

  • Experience overseeing or supervising an internal audit function along with  rofessional staff.

  • An understanding of the IIA code of ethics and for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing will be an added advantage.
  • OTHER CONTRIBUTES

    The ideal candidate must be professionally qualified with at least five (5) years’ post qualification experience in a Higher Institution of Learning, large institution or Professional auditing firms and must:

    • Possess high levels of personal and professional integrity and vision;
    • Have exceptional leadership qualities and a good record of personal achievement and demonstrated analytical and administrative abilities.
    • Possess good communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to inspire, and motivate colleagues.
    • Knowledge and understanding of IT Auditing environment
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    Requirements

    Min education
    Primary school
    Required experience
    4 Years
    Nationality
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    Languages
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    Specializations
    Skills
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    Prerequisites

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    Company

    Employer name

    Mukuba University

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