Position MANAGER – TECHNICAL AUDITS Job Purpose / Description Work involves supervising staff in the development and implementation of the strategic and annual internal audit plans for technical areas in the Company’s operating technical directorates, providing consulting services to the Company’s management and staff in the accountable business units; all with emphasis on a risk-based approach designed to assist management in the attainment of their objectives. Qualifications • Full Grade 12 School Certificate • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field. • Master’s degree in business related or other professional qualifications like Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or CISA or CFE, or ACCA, or CIMA, or CA Zambia are added advantage. Experience and Requirements This job requires the job holder to have at least 5 years’ experience in internal auditing, or external auditing and at least 3 years’ supervisory experience. Job Accountabilities • Assists the Senior Manager- Operational & Technical Audits in managing internal audit staff for Technical Audits North and South in the planning, organizing, directing, and monitoring of internal audit operations, including assisting in training, evaluating staff and taking effective actions to address performance matters. • Manages the identification and evaluation of auditable areas in the accountable units and develops risk-based annual internal audit plans for Technical Audits North and South. • Leads the Entry Conferences and Exit Conferences of each audit project. • Develops audit objectives, plans, and scope consistent with the Internal Audit Charter, the assessment of audit risk, and the audit needs/priorities. • Schedules audits, determines the resources that are necessary, and seeing that the approved audit plan is accomplished to the extent staffing allows. • Manages the performance of internal audit assignments, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures. • Reviews and approves detailed audit programs tailored to each audit to ensure that no specific tests or activities necessary for the audit is overlooked and to assist in preventing ineffective audit techniques from being performed. This review process is directed at specific accomplishment of defined audit objectives. • Manages the internal audit staff in conducting interviews, reviewing documents, developing and administering surveys, composing summary memos and preparing working papers. • Manages the internal audit staff in the identification, development, and documentation of audit issues and recommendations for improvement. • Communicate with those who need to know about audits and interfacing with personnel throughout the organization, particularly those being audited, to resolve audit issues and achieve the desired corrective actions. • Manage audits and reviews the work performed to ensure the adequacy of audit scope, the adequacy of testing performed, and the accuracy of conclusions reached. Audit work will also be reviewed for compliance with policies and procedures and the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. • Communicates the results of audit and consulting projects through written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis to management. • Develops and maintains productive team-oriented clients, staff, and management 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 staff. • Represents internal auditing on organizational project teams, at management and with external organizations as delegated. • Ensures that the policies, procedures and systems for the delivery of audit services in Technical Audits North and South are adequate, effective and comply with International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. • Evaluates auditor performance and counseling auditors to strengthen the person’s knowledge/skills/development. • Enhance staff skills development by providing training and coaching to staff. • Facilitates the audit process by resolving issues and staff questions during the day-to-day progress of audits. • Designs the Unit’s organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the Company’s goals and objectives. • Performs administrative duties assigned to you by your supervisor. Sharing is Caring! Click on the Icons Below and Share