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Chief Internal Auditors Needed: Local Government Service Commission [3 Positions]

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The Local Government Service Commission invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the listed vacant positions in various Local Authorities across the Country.

JOB TITLE: CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR (03)

SALARY SCALE: LGSS/05

DEPARTMENT: FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING

JOB PURPOSE

To oversee the undertaking of internal audit operations in order to facilitate internal controls are adhered to and safe guard council assets.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate will be responsible for the following to:

  • Oversee timely preparations and submission of internal audit reports for decision making
  • Oversee effectively and timely implementation of audit assignments in order to ensure adherence to internal controls
  • Co-ordinate timely implementation of risk management programme in order to facilitate identification and implementation of interventions
  • Supervise effectively the monitoring systems controls under various departments in order to enhance adherence and accountability
  • Manage effectively the implementation of performance management system in order to improve and sustain performance of the section, and
  • Manage the human, financial and material resources to enhance the operations of the section.

QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate must have:

  • Full Grade Twelve (12)/Form Five 5 School Certificate with a minimum of Five (5) ‘O’ Level credits including English Language and Mathematics;
  • Minimum ageof thirty-five (35) years;
  • Bachelor of Accountancy Degree, Bachelor of Business Administration with Full ACCA or Full Chartered Accountant Zambia qualifications;
  • Seven (7) years with 3 years at senior management level; and
  • Be a fully paid up member of the Zambia Institute of Certified Accountants (ZICA).

 

APPLICATION MODE

For physical deliveries:

The Commission Secretary,
Local Government Service Commission,
New Government Complex,
7th Floor, IndependenceAvenue,
P. O Box 36931

The closing date for receiving applications is 31st May, 2018 and that only successful candidates will be communicated to.

Lazarous Mulenda, FZIHRM
Commission Secretary
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE COMMISION