NPS 03 - Manager Internal Audit (1) ( Permanent & Pensionable)
Location: Lusaka Province
Closing Date: February 24, 2025
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Job Description
The Internal Audit Manager's responsibility is to implement the NAPSA audit Plan and strategy and manage audit engagements in accordance with the work plan and within the allocated time and budget. Additionally, the position supervises auditors, coordinates the training and development of the internal audit staff, and prepares audit reports.
Key Responsibilities
- Implements the NAPSA annual audit plan and strategy in accordance with international standards for the professional practice of internal auditors and the NAPSA internal audit process.
- Performs audit work, including plan preparation, workpapers, findings, and associated reports
- Manages performance of risk-based operational, financial, and other relevant audit assignments; reviews workpapers and audit reports.
- Schedules and plans audits; initiates project planning, assesses risk and develops audit direction.
- Provides leadership to assigned auditors, and manages audit projects to quality outcomes while meeting established time budget.
- Verifies the accuracy of financial records as they pertain to assets, liabilities, receipts, expenditures, and related transactions.
- Identifies common features across audits and organisation-wide issues, proposing appropriate system improvements.
- Conducts special audits as required by management and prepare reports.
- Collaborates with heads of Directorates, Departments, Regions, and stations to develop and agree action plans necessary to implement the audit recommendations.
- Monitors and follows up on the implementation of any action plans and recommendations.
- Monitors NAPSA compliance with both internal and external regulations, to ensure minimal exposure to risks of noncompliance.
- Implements the audit budget and monitors utilisation to ensure efficiency in the use of the NAPSA resources.
- Trains senior staff and management on audit requirements to ensure the audit function receives the required support from user departments in the delivery of timely and quality audit services.
- Coordinates the training and development of audit staff to ensure availability of competencies critical for the delivery of timely and quality audit services that are critical in the achievement of the NAPSA objectives.
Minimum Qualifications
- Grade 12 Certificate with 5 ‘O’ levels with credit or better, including Mathematics and English
- Degree in Accounting plus ACCA/CIMA
- CIA/ CISA is an added advantage
Minimum Experience Required
- Not less than 5 years’ experience in internal or external audit at management level in an organisation of similar size.
