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Chief Internal Auditor Job at Kwame Nkrumah University

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The Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University (KNU) a public university wishes to recruit suitably qualified personnel in the following position;

NON ACADEMIC POSITIONS

1.0 CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR

JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for spearheading planning and administrative activities of all auditable University resources and systems, asset management, transparency, and integrity in an independent and objective manner and risk management.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • To spearhead the strategic direction of the Internal Audit Unit.
  • To report periodically to the Audit and Risk Committee and to the Vice-Chancellor
  • To ensure review of compliance with applicable policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulations relating to academic and administrative functions.
  • To provide guidance on risk assessment and evaluation of control.
  • To ensure inspection and verification of negotiable securities, receivables, and payables including examination of receipts for cash payments and purchases.
  • To perform rolling reviews of the University’s programmes, asserts, and inventory.
  • To coordinate all audit activities to ensure an efficient audit coverage that responds to University goals.
  • To advise on the rational utilization of resources for the University.
  • To explain the University control environment to external auditors as requested for from time to time.
  • To oversee the execution of due diligence reviews, fraud investigations, and any other related tasks when required by the Vice-Chancellor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Must have a full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate with at least 5 credits that must include the English Language.
  • Must have full ZICA, ACCA or CIMA and a Master’s Degree in a related field. Chartered Risk Management and Assurance (CRMA) or Chartered Internal Auditor (CIA) will be an added advantage.
  • Must be well vest with government and university operations.
  • Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Internal Auditing and must be a registered member of the Institute of Internal Auditors or IIA Global
  • Must be computer literate.
  • Not less than 35 years of age.
  • Must have good interpersonal skills.
  • Integrity, honesty, ethical values, professional conduct and soberness of character are mandatory requirements.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Candidates meeting the stated requirements are required to submit their applications comprising the following:

  • Letter of application.
  • Curriculum Vitae.
  • Authenticated copies of academic and professional qualifications including a full grade XII or equivalent certificate.
  • Names and addresses of three (3) referees two (2) of whom must be professional authorities in relevant fields.

Applications marked with the “POSITION” of interest must be addressed to:

The Office of the Registrar

Kwame Nkrumah University

Munkoyo Street Plot No. 1583

KABWE

ZAMBIA

Email Address: [email protected].

CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION IS FRIDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 2019, 17:00 HOURS

N .B: Kwame Nkrumah University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and those that would not have heard from the University should consider themselves unsuccessful.

Please visit the Kwame Nkrumah website at www.nkrumah.edu.zm