Kwame Nkrumah University is Currently Recruiting: Chief Internal Auditor

KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY

COUNCIL OFFICE

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR

The Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University (KNU) a public university invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR.

JOB PURPOSE: To lead and manage the Audit function of the University comprising Audit of the University resources, systems/processes, and risk management in a transparent and objective manner and with the highest standard of integrity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

• Leading the strategic direction of the Internal Audit Function.
• Reporting periodically to the Audit and Risk Committee of Council and to the Vice-Chancellor
• Monitoring and reviewing compliance with University policies and operating systems, processes, procedures, relevant laws and regulations relating to academic and administrative functions.
• Providing guidance and support to all functionaries in undertaking risk assessments and evaluation of existing controls.
• Conducting inspections and verification of negotiable securities, receivables, and payables including examination of receipts for cash payments and purchases.
• Performing rolling reviews of the University’s programmes, assets, and inventory.
• Coordinating all audit activities to ensure an efficient and effective audit coverage that supports University goals.
• Explaining the University control systems and processes to external auditors as requested from time to time.
• Carrying out due diligence reviews, 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 first Degree in Accountancy plus full professional accounting qualification such as ZICA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Possession of Chartered Risk Management and Assurance (CRMA) or Chartered Internal Auditor (CIA) qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualifying experience in Internal Audit preferably at Senior Level.
• Must be well vest with government, University operations and regulations.
• Must be a registered member of the Institute of Internal Auditors or ILA Global
• Must be computer literate and familiar with systems audit.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.

CANDIDATES MEETING THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS SHOULD SEND THEIR APPLICATION LETTERS WITH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION TO THE ADDRESS BELOW:

• Letter of application.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Authenticated copies of academic and professional qualifications including a full grade XII or equivalent certificate.
• Names and addresses of two (2) professional referees and one (1) character reference.

The Registrar

Kwame Nkrumah University

Munkoyo Street Plot No. 1583

P.O Box 80404

KABWE

ZAMBIA

Email Address: [email protected].

CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION IS FRIDAY 14TH FEBRUARY, 2020 AT 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