Senior Internal Auditor Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

i. Full School Certificate.
ii. Bachelor of Accountancy and / or full professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CA or its equivalent.
iii. Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) an added advantage
iv. At least three (3) years of post-qualifying experience in a similar role.
v. Member of Institute of Internal Audit and /or ZICA /ACCA /CIMA.
JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for conducting audits across various departments in order to ensure adherence to internal controls and consumer compliance. Assists the Manager Internal Audit to supervise and guide assigned officers within the department.

Duties and Responsibilities

i. Assisting the Manager Internal Audit in preparing the annual audit work plan and the audit strategy.

ii. Participate in preparation and consolidation of the departmental budget in order to facilitate acquisition and allocation of resources.

iii. Make recommendations to the Manager Internal Audit on reviews to the Audit Strategy, Audit Policies and Procedures to enhance the workflow in the department.

iv. Conduct independent and objective planned, follow up, ad hoc and forensic audit assignments in accordance with the audit procedures and terms of reference.

v. Issue audit reports to the Manager Internal Audit and working papers with recommendations on internal controls, consumer compliance and corporate governance systems and make recommendations to strengthen observed deficiencies in policies, procedures and system processes.

vi. Undertakes timely preparation and submission of audit reports and working papers for review to the Manager Internal Audit within the prescribed reporting timeline.

vii. Assisting the Manager Internal Audit coordinate the Auditor General’s office and External Auditors and advice on any issues for escalation to the board and management.

viii. Assisting the Manager Internal Audit prepare accurate routine Internal Audit and special reports required by management and the board on a monthly/ quarterly and annual basis.

ix. Assess the organisation’s information system security, strategies, policies and procedures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.

x. Review the organisation`s information systems for design and effectiveness of information system controls and ensure compliance with industry standards, policies, and regulations.

Evaluate IT governance structures and processes and provide reports with recommendations for improving IT management and oversight