Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor

JOB OPPORTUNITY
Rusangu University, an Adventist institution of higher learning, registered and recognized by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate to fill the vacant position stated below.

INTERNAL AUDITOR (x1)
Location: Monze Main Campus

Expectations:
To provide strategic leadership and effectively run the Internal Audit Department by ensuring that all systems,
internal controls, financial and university’s risk management administrative procedures are working efficiently and effectively and are professionally audited in accordance with internationally recognized audit best practices.

Major responsibilities:
1. Plan and direct effective audit programs suited to the University’s operations in order to optimize operational efficiency, safeguard University assets and advise management accordingly.
2. Design and implement effective reviews and appraisal of programs for effective financial and operational controls
to ensure compliance to established procedures.
3. Conduct Pre and Post-Audits of University payments.
4. Preparations of departmental audit reports and make follow ups on management observations/comments to
ensure implementation of their recommendations.
5. Supervise and co-ordinate subordinates by giving professional guidance on audit procedures.
6. Liaise with departmental heads on audit findings prior to presenting the same to Vice Chancellor and Audit and Risk Committee.
7. Review departmental performance relative to departmental objectives and resources with the laid down
standards to achieve university objectives with maximum efficiency (performance audits).
8. To ensure that university’s risk management system operates efficiently and effectively.
9. Formulate annual audit and assurance review plans in consultation with management for review by the Audit
Committee and approval by the council.
10. Issue monthly/periodic reports on a timely basis to the Audit committee and Vice Chancellor summarizing
results of audit and assurance activities.
11. Keep the Audit Committee informed of emerging trends and developments in Internal Auditing practices and
give recommendations for necessary revisions to the Internal Audit Charter.
12. Assist in the investigation of significant suspected fraudulent activities and notify the Audit Committee and
the vice Chancellor, where appropriate of the results.
13. Ensure that the function complies with sound internal auditing principles and best practices, seek guidance
from the standards issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors and Information Systems Audit and Control
Association.

Qualifications and Experience:
> ACCA/CIMA/ZICA or equivalent.
> MBA is an added advantage
> ZICA Professional membership
> Grade 12 School certificate or its equivalent
> Five years’ experience in a senior management/accounting position, preferably in an Auditing position.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Skill:
1. Organizational skills
2. Analytical skills.
3. Attention to details.
4. Leadership skills

Ability to:
1. Work with minimum supervision
2. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
3. Pay attention to details.
4. To build a team

Application Guidelines
The subject line of the application should contain the name of the position that is being applied for as listed above
and addressed to: Human Resource and Administration Manager
Applications should be made by sending the following information as ONE single attachment (either in PDF or word
format) to jobs@ru.edu.zm incorporating all of the below required information:
a.
A Curriculum Vitae, including all certified qualifications and a cover letter addressing your interest and suitability for the job.
b. The names, email addresses, correspondence addresses and telephone numbers of three referees whom the
University should contact.
• Short-listed candidates will be expected to present original qualifications and other relevant documents during
the interview.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline: The completed application documents should be forwarded by email to arrive no later than
13th January 2023.