Head – Internal Auditor Needed: Rusangu University – Ending 21 July 2017


Rusangu University, an Adventist Institution of higher learning, registered and recognised by the Higher Education Authority is looking for suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following vacant position:

Job Title: Head – Internal Auditor (1)

Location: Monze

  • ACCA/CIMA/ZICA or equivalent (other professional qualifications i.e. ; MBA is an added advantage)
  • ZICA Professional membership
  • Five years experience in a senior management/accounting position, preferably in an Auditing position.

Duties:

  1. Plan and direct effective audit programmes suited to the university’s operations in order to optimize operational efficiency, safeguard university assets and advise management accordingly.
  2. Design and implement effective reviews and appraisal of programmes for effective financial and operational controls to ensure compliance to established procedures.
  3. Preparations of departmental audit reports and make follow ups on management observations/comments to ensure implementation of their recommendations.
  4. Supervise and co-ordinate subordinates by giving professional guidance on audit procedures.
  5. Liaise with departmental heads on audit findings prior to presenting the same to Chief Executive and Audit Committee.
  6. Review departmental performance relative to departmental objectives and resources with the laid down standards to achieve university objectives with maximum efficiency. (performance audits)
  7. To ensure that university’s risk management system operates efficiently and effectively.
  8. Formulate annual audit and assurance review plans in consultation with management for review by the Audit Committee and approval by the council.
  9. Issue periodic reports on a timely basis to the Audit committee and Vice Chancellor summarizing results of audit and assurance activities.
  10. Keep the Audit Committee informed of emerging trends and developments in Internal Auditing practices and give recommendations for necessary revisions to the Internal Audit Charter.
  11. Assist in the investigation of significant suspected fraudulent activities and notify the Audit Committee and the Vice-Chancellor, if appropriate, of the results.
  12. Ensure that the function complies with sound internal auditing principles and best practices, seek guidance from the standards issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors and Information Systems Audit and Control Association.

NOTE: The email subject should read, ‘Job Title’_Job Application_July 2017’.

All applications should be sent electronically and only candidates meeting the
specified qualifications, experience and skills will be short-listed and contacted for interviews

WRITE TO:

The Registrar,
Rusangu University
P. O. Box 660391
Monze, Zambia.

Email: [email protected]

Application deadline: 21st July, 2017 @ 17:00 Hrs.

To apply for this job email your details to [email protected]