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Job Description

The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (“ZEMA”) is a statutory body established under the Environmental Management Act (“EMA”) No. 12 of 2011 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. The EMA further mandates the Agency to conduct environmental education and promote public participation in environmental management.

In pursuance of its mandate, ZEMA is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following position;

1.0 PRINCIPAL INTERNAL AUDITOR – ASSURANCE- LUSAKA

We are seeking a highly skilled, ethical, and results-oriented professional to fill the position of: Principal Internal Auditor – Assurance

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifies and evaluates the organisation’s audit risk areas and provides key input to the development of the annual internal audit plan.
• Performs audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analysing 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 organisational project teams, at management meetings, and with external organisations.
• Provides or assists in providing training, coaching, and guidance to internal audit staff in conducting audits and other audit-related issues.
• Performs related work as assigned by audit management.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• ACCA, CIMA, ZICA, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four years of full-time experience in internal auditing, external auditing, operations, accounting, business analysis, or program evaluation.
• A graduate degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field, or a second professional certification in a related area such as IT auditing, fraud auditing or accounting may each substitute for one year of required experience (for a maximum substitution of two years).
• Two years of supervisory or project management experience.

Must also have the following demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices.
• Knowledge of the Standards and Code of Ethics.
• Knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts, and practices.
• Knowledge of contemporary risk management and control techniques and control frameworks.
• Knowledge of industry program policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Familiarity with the common indicators of fraud.
• Skill in conducting quality control reviews of audit work products.
• Skill in collecting and analysing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
• Considerable skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems.
• Considerable computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, systems documentation, audit packages, and other business software to prepare workpapers, reports, memos, summaries, and analyses.
• Considerable skill in effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations for improvement
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff, and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment

CANDIDATE’S PROFILE

The candidates must be Zambians of exceptional integrity who are self-starters, goal-oriented with demonstrated ability to lead teams through onerous time bound tasks. Computer proficiency are a must.

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

The Director General

Zambia Environmental Management Agency

Corner of Church and Suez roads

P.O. Box 35131,

LUSAKA.

Electronic submissions can be made through: [email protected]

CLOSING DATE

Closing date for receiving applications is FRIDAY 20th JUNE 2025 . Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NOTE: Envelopes should be clearly marked in bold for the position applied for – “JOB APPLICATION FOR “PRINCIPAL INTERNAL AUDITOR – ASSURANCE”.

ZEMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND AS SUCH FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THESE POSITIONS.