EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) is a self-regulated membership
body, established under the Accountants Act of 1982 and as amended in the Accountants Act of 2008 has the primary mandate of regulating and promoting the
accountancy profession in Zambia.
The Vision of ZICA is “A reputable leader in developing finance and business professionals”

Its Mission is “ZICA will protect public interest through the regulation of the accountancy profession to the satisfaction of stakeholders”

The Core Values of the Institute are:

“Integrity, Professionalism, Customer Centric, Accountability, Excellence, Innovation”

The Institute would like to recruit outstanding, results oriented and self-motivated, versatile and professional individuals of high personal integrity with appropriate
academic and professional qualifications and experience.

POSITIONS

MANAGER INTERNAL AUDIT AND RISK MANAGEMENT

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Manager shall manage and oversee the internal audit and risk management functions, ensuring the integrity of financial and operational processes, compliance with regulations, and the effective management of risks. Providing strategic guidance, ensuring the integration of audit and risk management processes with organizational objectives, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

The Manager Internal Audit and Risk Management will be accountable to the Chief Executive Officer.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Formulating Annual Audit Plans
Developing and implementing annual internal audit plans to evaluate the organization’s operations.

Audit Reports

Preparing and presenting audit reports to facilitate decision-making by management and the Audit Committee. Presenting reports and findings to relevant authorities on time.

Risk Management

Updating and monitoring risk management strategies to strengthen internal controls
and enhance accountability.

Reviewing Internal Controls

Reviewing regularly financial processes, systems, and other operational controls to ensure their adequacy and effectiveness.

Asset Verification

Verifying institutional assets to ensure accountability and prevent misuse.

Resource Management

Utilizing efficiently, human and material resources to achieve set objectives.

Investigations

Leading and conducting investigations to suspected would be audit queries not limited to fraud, irregularities and malpractices.

Staff Training

Providing awareness training and mentorship to staff on internal controls and risk management practices.

Collaboration

Collaborating with stakeholders to identify emerging risks and recommending mitigation strategies. Coordinating with other departments, external auditors and other assurance providers.

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Providing proactive solutions to audit findings that impact on policy matters, resource allocations and compliance with regulatory standards.

Strategic formulation and implementation

Ensuring focus on strategic formulation by setting the pace aligned to new trends in auditing, problem solving and recommending organizational – level solutions

Risk Management Report

Producing full risk management reports with proposed solutions to specified risk areas identified.

Promoting good Governance

Promoting good governance by advising Management on governance practices and compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER SKILLS

• Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent with five (5) O level credits or better
  including English and Mathematics.
• Full CA Zambia/ZICA Professional or ACCA/CIMA or its equivalent.
• 8 Years of work experience, with at least 2 years at a management level in
  Internal Audit and Risk Management
• Well-developed management of interpersonal relationships
• Should have integrity
• Very good time Management skills
• Computer literate and conversant with Microsoft Office
• Must be a paid-up member of ZICA

Added Advantage

• Master’s Degree
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)