Internal Auditor Manager at National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR)

Job Description

The National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR) is a government institution under the Ministry of Technology & Science, established by the Science and Technology Act (No 26) of 1997 through Statutory Instrument No 73 of 1998, after the repeal of the National Council for Scientific Research (NCSR) Act, CAP 236 of the Laws of Zambia.

NISIR is looking for suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following positions.

Position: Internal Auditor Manager HQ

(3-year fixed term contract. Renewable depending on performance)

Qualification:

Full Form V or Grade 12 Certificate
Full ACCA or CIMA
At least Five (5) years experience in similar capacity.
Having worked in an auditing firm and exposure to public sector accounting or audit will be ant added advantage.
Must be a paid- up member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).

Summary Job Description:

PURPOSE FOR THE JOB:

To provide technical job knowledge, analytical and problem-solving skills, planning and organising skills, good interpersonal skills ability to work with very minimal supervision, ability to work in a team and a working knowledge of Pastel, Micro Soft Office and Micro-Payroll System

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

To examine, review and implement internal controls, policies and procedures and ensuring that they are appropriate and adequate.
To examine operations’ efficiency as to procedures and accountability of all revenues.
To interpret accounting policies and make appraisals of methods of accounting and administration to ensure that policies/procedures are adhered to.
To prepare internal audit workplans which will form the basis for an effective internal audit system.
To submit quarterly and half-yearly reports to the Audit Committee through the Executive Director.
To serve, as a member, or head, of various adhoc and working Committees that may be appointed from to time.
To undertake investigations in any areas of management or accounting as may be required.
Liaise with External Auditors to ensure that statutory audits are done expeditiously and to the highest standards possible.

HOW TO APPLY

Qualifying applicants should send their detailed CV, copies of professional documents/certificates, cover letter with at least 3 traceable referees and their day contact details to:

The Director

National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research

P.O. Box 310158

Lusaka

Closing date for receiving applications is 16th August, 2024