{"id":6831,"date":"2025-12-17T20:02:30","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T20:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/job\/senior-internal-auditor-at-nhima\/"},"modified":"2026-03-14T00:14:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T00:14:13","slug":"senior-internal-auditor-at-nhima","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/?post_type=job_listing&p=6831","title":{"rendered":"Senior Internal Auditor at NHIMA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n<p>The primary responsibilities of the role will be:<\/p>\n<p>Identify and recommend changes to the audit universe and participate in risk identification and assessment process and preparation of the risk-based Annual Audit Plan;<br \/>\nPerform financial, operational and compliance audits of assigned functions, business processes, and application controls in supporting ICT systems including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analysing evidence and documenting client processes and procedures,<br \/>\nDevelop the planning memo, preliminary survey and audit program for each audit assignment,<br \/>\nLead the audit team in execution of audit program during fieldwork including documenting, evaluating and testing systems and controls to determine their adequacy and effectiveness,<br \/>\nIdentify, develop, and document audit issues and recommendations using independent judgement concerning areas being reviewed,<br \/>\nPrepare and maintain work papers, review working papers prepared by internal auditors, following up on the clearance of review points and evaluating the sufficiency and appropriateness of audit evidence to support conclusions drawn,<br \/>\nPrepare the draft audit report reflecting an overview of the function reviewed, conclusions regarding the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and operational efficiencies,<br \/>\nSupervise and coach internaBachelor of Accountancy or Full ACCA<br \/>\nGrade 12 School Certificate with five (5) \u2018O\u2019 Levels (Credit or better).<br \/>\nMust be a fully paid-up member of ZICA.<br \/>\nAt least 3 to 5 years working experience Internal or External Audit<br \/>\nCertifications in CISA\/CIA added advantage. l auditors throughout the audit with a view to ensuring conformity with the Standards,<br \/>\nFollow up and report on implementation of internal and external audit recommendations in order to validate resolution of the issues,<br \/>\nDevelop and maintain productive client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings,<br \/>\nPerforming audits procedures of business processes, functions and application controls in supporting IT systems, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence and documenting client processes and procedures,<br \/>\nAppraise staff after each audit assignment, quarterly, semi-annual and annual basis, and<br \/>\nCommunicates or assists in communicating the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to auditee.<\/p>\n<p>Education Requirements<\/p>\n<p>Bachelor of Accountancy or Full ACCA<br \/>\nGrade 12 School Certificate with five (5) \u2018O\u2019 Levels (Credit or better).<br \/>\nMust be a fully paid-up member of ZICA.<br \/>\nAt least 3 to 5 years working experience Internal or External Audit<br \/>\nCertifications in CISA\/CIA added advantage.<\/p>\n<p>Required Skills<\/p>\n<p>Proficiency in applying internal auditing standards, procedures and techniques required in performing engagements;<br \/>\nAn understanding of management principles to recognize and evaluate the materiality and significance of deviations from best practices;<br \/>\nConsiderable knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices.<br \/>\nKnowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors;<br \/>\nKnowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts and practices;<br \/>\nKnowledge of industry program policies, procedures, regulations and laws;<br \/>\nSkill in conducting quality control reviews of audit work products.<br \/>\nSkill in collecting and analysing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions;<br \/>\nConsiderable skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines;<br \/>\nSkill in negotiating issues and resolving problems;<br \/>\nConsiderable skill in using a computer with word processing, spreadsheet and other business software to prepare reports, memos, summaries and analyses;<br \/>\nConsiderable skill in effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations;<br \/>\nAbility to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment;<br \/>\nConsiderable skill in assessing the effectiveness of internal controls over key IT risks, identifying significant exposures, analysing transactions and other management information and detecting changes in key risks and\/or control effectiveness. Skill in developing appropriate recommendations to address exposures;<br \/>\nKnowledge of generally accepted IS audit standards, statements and practices, and IS security and control practices; and<br \/>\nAbility to learn new operations quickly and work independently is a must.<\/p>\n<p>Sharing is Caring! 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