Manager – Risk and Internal Audit at Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- Company: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- Location: Zambia
- State: Lusaka
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Zambia
Job Description
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a body corporate established under the repealed Securities Act, Cap. 354 of the Laws of Zambia and whose existence is continued under the new Securities Act, No. 41 of 2016. SEC has the objective of inter alia regulating and developing the Zambian Capital Markets and is responsible for the supervision and development of the Capital Markets in Zambia as well as the licensing of financial intermediaries, collective investment schemes and securities exchanges, the registration of securities to be issued such as debt and equity instruments, and the authorization of transactions in entities registered with SEC.
SEC now seeks to recruit qualified Zambians to fill the following positions:
Manager – Risk and Internal Audit
3.1 Grade
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3.2 Job Purpose
To manage Internal Audit and Risk Management functions in order to ensure that effective internal controls are in place and adhered to in the utilisation of the Commission’s resources.
3.3 Key Result Areas and Principal Accountabilities
| Key Result Area | Principal Accountabilities |
|---|---|
| Audit Charter and Procedures Manual | Manage development and review of the Internal Audit Charter and procedures manual. |
| Audit Planning | Manage development and implementation of the annual audit plan. |
| Audit Assignments | Manage timely conduct of planned and special audit assignments. |
| Compliance Audits | Manage compliance audits to promote adherence to legislation and regulations. |
| Systems and Performance Audits | Manage systems and performance audits to assess effectiveness and achievement of objectives. |
| Internal Audit Reports | Manage timely production of internal audit and management reports. |
| Secretariat Services | Provide Secretariat services to the Risk and Audit Committee. |
| Audit Follow-Up | Manage implementation review of agreed audit action plans. |
| Risk Management Policy and Framework | Manage development and review of the risk management policy and framework. |
| Risk Management Coordination | Coordinate preparation and updating of institutional risk registers. |
| Performance Management | Manage work plans and implementation of the performance management system. |
| Management and Resource Utilisation | Manage effective utilisation of human, financial, and other resources. |
3.4 Required Competencies / Personal Qualities
i. Leadership and supervisory skills;
ii. Strong analytical and numerical skills;
iii. Excellent written and oral communication skills;
iv. Computer literacy;
v. High levels of integrity and confidentiality;
vi. Strong interpersonal skills; and
vii. Sound understanding of risk management and internal control systems.
3.5 Qualifications / Requirements
• Full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate;
• Bachelor of Accountancy Degree, Full ACCA or its equivalent; and
• Membership of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)
• All qualifications must be ZAQA verified.
3.6 Minimum Relevant Work Experience
• Minimum of six (6) years’ relevant work experience in internal audit and/or risk management.
Method of Application
Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click HereClosing Date : 27th May, 2026.
