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RECRUITMENT: AUDIT ASSISTANT

The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (“ZEMA”) is a statutory body established under the Environmental Management Act (“EMA”) Number 12 of 2011 read as one with the Environmental Management (Amendment) Act No. 8 of 2013 whose mandate is to do all such things as are necessary to ensure the sustainable management of natural resources and protection of the environment, and the prevention and control of pollution.

In pursuance of its mandate, ZEMA is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Audit Assistant.

1.1 JOB PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Principal Auditor, to assist in the provision of effective and efficient assurance in all areas of ZEMA’S Governance, Risk and Control.

1.2 MAIN DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABLITIES (Without limitation)

• Assists in identifying and evaluating the organization’s audit risk areas and provides input to the development of the risk-based annual internal audit plan.
• Performs audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.
• Conducts interviews, reviews documents, develops and administers surveys, composes summary memos, and prepares working papers.
• Identifies, develops, and documents audit issues and recommendations for improvement using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed.
• Communicates or assists in communicating the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis to management and the board of directors.
• Develops and maintains productive team-oriented client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
• Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co- workers.
• Represents internal auditing on organizational project teams and at management meetings.
• Performs related work as assigned by audit management.

2.0 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

2.1 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelors in Accountancy or Business Administration or a related field.
• Two years of full-time experience in internal auditing, external auditing, operations, accounting, business analysis, or program evaluation.
• The combination of a graduate degree and a certification may substitute for two years of required experience.
• A professional certification in a related area such as IT auditing, fraud auditing, or accounting may substitute for one year of required experience will be added advantage
• Should be affiliated to Institute of Internal Auditors

2.2 PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

The candidate must be a Zambian of high integrity, innovative and proactive, self-starter with high attention to detail.

Interested candidates may send their application letters, certified copies of relevant academic certificates and Curriculum Vitae indicating contact telephone numbers and contact details of traceable referees to the address below:

The Director General

Zambia Environmental Management Agency

Corner Suez/Church Roads (Opposite Southern Sun Hotel)

P.O. Box 35131,

LUSAKA.

CLOSING DATE

Closing date for receiving applications is Friday 12th January, 2024