Senior Manager – Specialised Audits

ZESCO Limited is a quasi-government institution wholly owned by the Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). In its commitment to provide efficient, innovative, and excellent electricity services and energy solutions, applications are invited from suitably qualified Zambians for the following positions. POSITION SENIOR MANAGER

• SPECIALISED AUDITS JOB PURPOSE / DESCRIPTION Work involves leading and managing staff performance; the conduct of infrastructure projects, ICT Projects, forensic, financial and remediation plans audits; providing consulting services to the Company’s management and staff in all Company business units including; Planning and Projects, ICT Projects Management Office, Investments and Finance and Procurement; and developing strategic and internal audit strategies and annual internal audit plans for the accountable areas; all with emphasis on a risk-based approach designed to assist management in the attainment of their objectives. QUALIFICATIONS Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent. Vocational and Professional Qualification Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical field or a Professional qualification in ACCA, or CIMA, or CA Other Professional qualifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Fraud Examiner or Project Management will be added advantage [wp_code title="Fluid Ad"] EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS At least 10 years of experience in internal auditing or external auditing, or proven relevant experience and at least 5 years’ experience at managerial level. The job requires the jobholder to effectively communicate orally or in written form, using the official language, on difficult operational matters and policies which may impact on all Company business units. Origination of complex or highly technical reports which may be distributed in the Company. Numerical/Computational Skills Job involves analysis of data, finding differences, recognizing relevant/irrelevant information, recognition of patterns and development of mathematical proofs JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES Assists the Director-Audit and Risk in managing internal audit staff for Operational and Technical Audits Department in the planning, organizing, directing, and monitoring of internal audit operations, including assisting in hiring, training, and evaluating staff, and taking effective actions to address performance matters. Leads in building Specialised and Financial Audits team and expertise with coaching and developmental initiatives. Manages the design and establishment of an organisational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the Company’s goals and objectives. Leads the identification and evaluation of auditable areas in the accountable units and develops risk-based annual internal audit plans for the accountable units. Leads the performance of internal audit assignments, including identifying and defining issues, developin