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Civil Aviation Authority Zambia Recruiting: Internal Audit Officer

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The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is a statutory body established under an Act of Parliament No.7 of 2012.

The Civil Aviation Authority is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill one position of INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICER under the Office of the Director General.

JOB PURPOSE:

Under the supervision of the Internal Audit Manager, the Internal Auditor Officer will provide support in timely delivery of high quality, value added assurance to CAA Senior Management and the Audit and Risk Committee. The Internal Audit Officer will support the process of putting in place functional and effective risk management systems and compliance modalities, including operational, financial and administrative internal controls. The Internal Audit Officer will initiate, develop, implement, manage and evaluate activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties include but are not limited to:

  • Carrying out audits in line with the annual audit plan and reporting the findings to the Internal Audit Manager.
  • Performing risk assessments on key business activities and using the findings to guide on the audit scope and content.
  • Investigation of any fraudulent activities as assigned.
  • Updating the status of the previous findings on a quarterly basis, auditing resolved issues and preparing the quarterly status report for review by the Internal Audit Manager
  • Presentation of clear, concise and timely working papers in line with International Internal Auditing Standards for review by the Internal Audit Manager
  • The timely delivery of professionally written draft reports and practical value added recommendations on issues arising during audit work
  • Driving a policy of best practice with a focus on continuous improvement and awareness across the CAA with respect to internal control, risk and corporate governance
  • Developing and maintaining productive business relationships across all units/Directorates
  • Any other audit tasks as may be assigned by the Internal Audit Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Relevant Degree and Fully qualified ACCA/CIMA/CA.
  • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an audit firm or an internal audit department.
  • Technical audit and accounting experience.
  • Solid experience in operational risks and controls.
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office packages especially Word and Excel.
  • Must be a fully paid up Member of ZICA and IIAZ(Institute of Internal Auditors -Zambia).

OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with own initiative as well as that of the team.
  • Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
  • Deadline focused with the ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Flexible with the ability to multitask.
  • Act in a professional and ethical manner at all times including observing the confidential nature of Internal Audit’s work.
  • Excellent report writing skills.

Applicants who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to submit an application letter, copies of Academic and Professional Certificates together with detailed Curriculum Vitae including three (3) traceable referees and day time telephone numbers. All applications should reach the undersigned not later than Friday, 3rd March, 2017.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply to:

The Director – Corporate Affairs & Board Secretary
Civil Aviation Authority
Former Zambia Airways Technical Base Hanger 38/947
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
P.O. Box 50137
LUSAKA