Director Internal Audit at National Pension Scheme Authority

Job Description

National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) wishes to recruit three directors to be based at its Head Office in Lusaka.

The successful applicants will be expected to have demonstrable competencies relevant to the job and will be offered a competitive remuneration package.

3.0 DIRECTOR INTERNAL AUDIT

3.1 Main Purpose of the Job

The Director Internal Audit’s responsibility is to develop and monitor the implementation of the Internal Audit strategy, budgets, policies and procedures. The position coordinates the implementation of the Internal Audit Work plan to ensure delivery of audit services that meet set timelines and quality standards. Additionally, the position presents audit reports to the NAPSA Board and the Director General to ensure appropriate actions are implemented to strengthen the control environment.

3.2 Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement the audit strategy to ensure the Authority meets its objectives.
Prepare annual budget for the directorate and ensure sufficient financial and human resources to deliver the directorate’s plans.
Develop and implement risk-based annual plans to assure the Board of the existence of a sound control environment at all times.
Presents findings of audit reviews to management to address gaps that compromise the control environment.
Monitor the implementation of external audit recommendations and Board recommendations and resolutions.
Coordinates recruitment of external auditors to audit the financial affairs of the Authority.

Key Competencies Required Include:

Audit planning
Audit strategy formulation, implementation and monitoring
Internal audit standards and procedures
Internal control assessments
Risk based auditing
Pension management operations
Proficiency in Computer Aided Audit Techniques
Ability to carry out IT systems audit Understanding of financial management Knowledge of accounting systems Corporate governance

Relevant Qualifications

Five (5) “O” Levels with Credit and above including Mathematics and English
Degree in Accounting Plus ACCA/CIMA
CIA/CISA added advantage
Master’s Degree in a business-related field.

Personal and Professional Experience:

Not less than ten (10) years’ experiences in Internal Audit at a senior management level in an organisation of similar size

Application Procedure

Interested candidates who meet the above stipulated qualifications should send their application letters, Curriculum vitae, three traceable referees and photocopies of relevant certificates electronically to: [email protected] before or on 20th September 2024.

Masautso E. Nyathando
Managing Partner
Beatmas Human Resource Consultants Ltd