Zambia Postal Services Corporation Internal Auditor Jobs
Zambia Postal Services Corporation Internal Auditor Jobs
Purpose of the Job:
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Statement of Key Responsibilities
The main duties or responsibilities of the Chief Internal Auditor include but are not limited to the following:
• To develop internal Audit Plans to guide the work of the Internal Audit Department thereby forming the basis for the effective internal audit function. This will be done by developing strategies and procedures for carrying out internal audits.
• Lead Internal Audit's change initiative by implementing action plans related to risk assessment and annual planning audit execution, audit reporting, audit technology and Audit Committee reporting,
• To examine and review operational systems and procedures including all financial and management controls and avail reports of findings and recommendations to senior Management.
• Lead Internal Audit's annual risk assessment and Organization risk assessment and planning process to develop the audit plan and ensure the plan is responsive to and aligned with the risk profile of the Organization
• To examine the efficiency of operations, business units and subsidiary companies.
• Perform internal controls assessments of subsidiary companies or lead efforts to mitigate identified control deficiencies
• Oversee the execution of individual audits defined in the audit plan by ensuring the highest level of service quality and client satisfaction
• To periodically review and give assurance to Management on the completeness and accuracy of financial reporting in the Organization
• Issue all Internal Audit reports and ensuring the reports are clear, concise, identify root causes with practical solutions, and ultimately provide value to Management, as well as prepare and submit Quarterly Audit Reports to the Audit Committee of the Board.
• Meet at agreed intervals with the Audit Committee to report the status of Internal Audit's ongoing monitoring activities, educate/inform the committee of emerging risks and / or exposures whether internal or external to the Corporation) that should be considered, and serve as a "thought leader" with respect to risk management and internal control best' practices.
• Proactively inform Senior Management of significant risks or exposures related to internal controls, compliance, and/or governance requiring prompt attention.
• Manage the process to track, follow-up, and ultimately close all open audit issues leveraging the Audit Committee, if necessary.
• Actively participate in Executive Management' meetings and/or committees to ensure that Internal Audit is well-informed of key business developments that could have an impact on audit priorities and/or
• To oversee audit staff and ensuring that they are implementing internal audits according to company procedures.
• Ensure that Internal Audit is performing its work in accordance with established professional standards and remain abreast of emerging trends and best practices that can be incorporated into the function
• Oversee Internal Audit's participation in critical business and technology initiatives and projects ensuring that the audit's perspective is effectively voiced and appropriate controls are designed and implemented on a proactive basis.
• Maintain audit technology platform leveraging support from the information systems group as needed.
• Coordinate the activities of external auditors including how best to leverage the work performed and results produced from Internal Audit's work.
• Serve as the key person on all other third-party audits.
• To enforce compliance with company policies for risk assessment and financial controls.
• To provide independent and objective assurance to management that existing systems, procedures and controls are sufficient to achieve their objectives and that they are operating effectively.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
• Knowledge of Accounting and Finance Principles and Practices
• Knowledge of a variety of reporting procedures, regulations and law
• Planning and Time Management
• Effective Communication and Human Relations skills
• Critical Thinking and Analysis
• Tenacity and Ethics
• Technology Proficient (A high degree of computer literacy, experience with Team Mate and Auto Audit (audit management packages and ability to learn new software) will be an added advantage
• Expert skills in auditing techniques, accounting and management principles
• Superior knowledge of international accounting and auditing policies, procedures, principles and standards High standards of personal integrity Strong team leadership skills High levels of personal organization.
• Attention to detail
• Strong working knowledge of governmental or quasi government budgeting and accounting policies, procedures and standards
• Prior experience in organizing, planning, managing and supervising the audit functions and in conducting financial reporting
• Current knowledge of industry practices.
• Trends and issues
• Highly developed organizational communication and presentation skills.
• Exceptional negotiation and decision making skills
• Strong management or leadership skills as exhibited by experience in effectively leading a team and/or chairing committees
• Superior interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to form professional relationships at all levels of the organization and with appropriate external stakeholders internal audit experience in government related entities would be advantageous
Experience and Education:
How to Apply
The Manager Human Resources
Zambia Postal Services Corporation
Plot No. 5050 - 5051, Zambia Road
Industrial Area
Ndola
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