Internal Auditor

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – INTERNAL AUDITOR The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) is the statutory body established under the Laws of Zambia to regulate the legal profession, safeguard the independence of the judiciary and legal profession, uphold the rule of law, and promote access to justice. The Association invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and self-motivated individuals to fill the position of: INTERNAL AUDITOR Location: Lusaka, Zambia Job Purpose To provide independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the operations of the LAZ, by evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes. The Internal Auditor shall perform duties independently and objectively and shall not undertake operational responsibilities that may impair auditor independence. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for, among other duties: Develop and implement an annual risk-based internal audit plan. Conduct financial, operational, compliance, systems, and governance audits across all functions of LAZ. Develop and maintain an Internal Audit Charter for Council approval. Review governance, cybersecurity, information systems, and data protection controls where applicable. Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management, internal control, cybersecurity, information systems, and data protection controls. Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of financial and operational processes. Review compliance with the Legal Practitioners Act, LAZ policies, financial regulations, procurement procedures, and other applicable legislation. Identify risks and recommend practical measures to strengthen internal controls and improve operational efficiency. Prepare clear, evidence-based audit reports and present findings and recommendations to Management, the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, and the Council. Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations a