Mukuba University is Currently Recruiting: Chief Internal Auditor

MUKUBA UNIVERSITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR

Mukuba University invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for appointment to the position of Chief Internal Auditor:

JOB PURPOSE

To enable the Council (through the Audit and Risk Committee and the Vice-Chancellor (CEO)) discharge it’s oversight role by monitoring and evaluating on a continuous basis the adequacy and effectiveness of the University’s network of risk management, control, and governance processes, as designed and presented by management to ensure compliance with the Public Finance Act NO. 1 of 2018 and Higher Education Act No. 4 of 2013.

Provide independent, objective assurance and consulting activities designed to add value and improve the university’s operations, risk management, and controls.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Developing and implementing a cohesive internal audit strategy aimed at mitigating a wide range of business, financial, and operational risks while strengthening the University’s internal controls.
2. Managing the internal audit team
3. Developing and executing the internal audit plan, which is aligned to the University’s risk assessment
4. Providing an annual assessment of University’s systems of internal control
5. Managing audit reviews and providing recommendations to line management
6. Managing factual findings surveys/reviews and reporting on them
7. Reporting to the Audit Committee and Executive Management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Grade 12 Certificate with Five “O” levels with credits in English and Mathematics
2. Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business from a recognized University and /or
3. Attained an internationally recognized Professional Accountancy Qualification such as Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA); Zambia Institute of Certified Accountants (ZICA), etc.
4. Experience overseeing or supervising an internal audit function along with the professional staff.
5. An understanding of the IIA code of ethics and for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing will be an added advantage.

OTHER CONTRIBUTES

The ideal candidate must be professionally qualified with at least five (5) years’ post qualification experience in a Higher Institution of Learning, large institution or Professional auditing firms and must:

• Possess high levels of personal and professional integrity and vision;
• Have exceptional leadership qualities and a good record of personal achievement and demonstrated analytical and administrative abilities.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to inspire, and motivate colleagues.
• Knowledge and understanding of IT Auditing environment

Applications with detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic, professional certificates and three (03) names of referees, two (02) of whom must be professionally acquainted with the applicant. The applications marked for CIA position should be addressed to the undersigned to reach by Friday 26th July, 2019. Please kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

The Registrar

Mukuba University

Itimpi, Off Chingola Road

P O Box 20382

KITWE

E-mail: [email protected]