Internal Auditor Zambia International Trade Fair Trust

The Zambia International Trade Fair Trust (ZITFT) is inviting applications from talented, energetic, enthusiastic and suitably qualified and experienced candidates for various positions for a period of three (3) years:

INTERNAL AUDITOR 

Reporting to the Audit and Risk Committee functionally and to the Chief Executive Officer administratively

JOB PURPOSE

To carry out internal audit tasks and be responsible for the overall ZITFT assurance strategy and policy relating to risk management, governance and ensure compliance with set internal procedures.

MAIN DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB HOLDER 

• Coordinate the development and implementation of internal audit strategy to support ZITFT strategy;
• Develop and review the Audit and Risk Committee Charter, Internal Audit and Risk Policy and any related frameworks;
• Develop, review and implement risk based audit programs and issue reports to maintain the quality audit work;
• Prepare and present audit and risk management reports to the Executive Committee in a timely manner and periodically to the Board through the Audit and Risk Committee;
• Coordinate the recruitment of external Auditors to enhance the overall strategy;
• Liaising with external Auditors on internal control matters, access to information and audit reports;
• Develop, review and evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of Business Continuity Management Systems, Disaster Recovery Plan and Business Continuity Plan;
• Developing, reviewing and implementing integrity and anticorruption strategies;
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Full Grade Twelve (12) Certificate Degree in Accounting or equivalent (Full ACCA, ZICA, CIMA)
• Four (4) years post qualification relevant experience.
• Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Member of the Zambia Institute Chartered Accountants