Manager Internal Audit Radiation Protection Authority

The Radiation Protection Authority (RPA) is a Regulatory Body under the Ministry of Technology and Science established by the Ionising radiation Protection Act No. 16 of

2005 and its Amendment Act No. 19 of 2011.  RPA’s mandate is to protect the public, workers and the environment from hazards arising from the use of devices or materials capable of producing Ionising Radiation.

The Authority has a vacancy for the following position:

MANAGER INTERNAL AUDIT 1 Position

Grade RPA: 3

Location: LUSAKA.

REPORT TO: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Job Purpose

To supervise and undertake internal audit operations in order to ensure adherence to management and financial controls.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Internal Audit Reports- supervise and undertake timely preparation and submission of Internal Audit report findings to facilitate decision making.

2. Audit Work Plans- supervise timely preparation and implementation of Audit Work Plan and programs in order to ensure adherence to audit controls.

3. Audit Queries-Supervise timely preparation of responses to audit queries in order to facilitate appropriate interventions.

4. Risk Management –supervise the preparation of risk management reports in order to mitigate risks.

5. Performance Management- supervise effectively the timely development of individual and sectional work plan in order to monitor and evaluate performance.

6. Supervision- Supervise effectively human, material and other resources to ensure objectives of the department are attained.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

a) Minimum Primary/Secondary Education:

Grade Twelve Certificate

b) Minimum Vocational/Professional Qualifications:

ACCA/CIMA/ZICA or its equivalent

Member of ZICA

c)Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:

Four (4) years’ experience

d)Ability to write comprehensive reports

e)Other Skills/Attributes:

Integrity;

Honesty;

Computer literate;

Interpersonal skills