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Internal Audit Specialist Job Opportunity In Zambia

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Zambia National Commercial Bank Plc (Zanaco) is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the following job aimed at contributing to the Bank’s strategic vision, under the Chief Executive Officer’s Division at Head Office:-

INTERNAL AUDIT SPECIALIST (X2)

Performs professional internal auditing work and is responsible for the day to day conduct and completion of the audit. Work involves conducting performance, operational, financial and compliance audit projects; providing consulting services to the bank’s management and staff; and providing input to development of the annual internal audit plan. Maintains all bank and professional ethical standards and completes all internal audit work in compliance with The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards).

Under the supervision of the Internal Audit Head the following are among the job key responsibilities:-

  • Assists in Identifying and evaluating the organization’s risk areas and provide key input to the development of the Annual Audit Plan.
  • Assigning audit guide sections or program steps to be performed by the staff member(s) assigned.
  • Performs audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analysing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.
  • Conducts interviews, reviews documents, develops and administers surveys, composes summary memos, and prepares working papers.
  • Conduct data extraction, analysis and security reviews utilizing appropriate tools.
  • Assisting in providing training, coaching, and guidance to internal audit staff in conducting audits and on other audit-related issues.
  • Evaluating the efforts of the staff member(s) assigned
  • Maintaining appropriate working relationships with bank staff and internal audit staff.
  • Identifies, develops, and documents audit issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed.
  • Monitoring the day-to-day progress on work assigned.
  • Reviewing audit work papers prepared by the staff member(s) assigned to ensure satisfactory completion and initialing to evidence the review.
  • Preparing personnel evaluation forms as required/requested
  • Communicating audit findings to management throughout the engagement and keeping the SIA informed on the status audit.
  • Preparing the draft audit report, seeing that all findings are adequately supported, and determining those findings to be included in the report or those to be handled as minor findings.
  • Presenting and communicating audit findings at the audit review meeting.
  • Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and sharing information gained with co-workers.
  • Performing other work as assigned by audit management.

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CONTACT

  • External: Regulatory
  • Internal: All Divisions

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum 5 Credits Grade 12 Certificate including Mathematics and English
  • Bachelors Degree or Professional qualification in relevant Field
  • Internal Audit training
  • 3 years of relevant experience
  • Certifications in CIA, CISA

JOB CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Ethical Orientation
  • Analytical thinking
  • Business Acumen
  • International Professional Practices Framework
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Teamwork-Collaboration
  • Drive for Results /Delivery
  • Planning
  • Leadership

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All applications must have an application/cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae indicating the position being applied for in the subject line and should be sent by email to [email protected] no later than Wednesday, 23rd November 2016.

Kindly note that you do not need to send us copies of your qualification certificates at this point.

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

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE COMMUNICATED TO.

THE CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE & TRAINING OFFICER HUMAN RESOURCES AND TRAINING DIVISION ZAMABIA NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK PLC HEAD OFFICE P.O.BOX 33611 LUSAKA