Internal Auditor

National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR) The National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR) established by Statutory Instrument No. 73 of 1998 pursuant to the  Science and Technology Act No. 26 of 1997 of the Laws of Zambia to  spearhead Research and Development (R&D) activities in order to  promote and accelerate sustainable socio-economic growth in the country.

NISIR is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced person to fill  the following position: INTERNAL AUDITOR

THE JOB

The successful candidate will report to the Board. The main purpose of  the job is to plan, coordinate and control all the internal audit functions of the National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR) in order to achieve the Institute’s mandate.

LOCATION

The successful Headquarters,

THE PERSON

candidate

The ideal candidate is expected to have the following: Technical job knowledge, analytical and problem-solving skills, planning and organizing 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.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

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be

based

To examine, review and implement internal policies and procedures and ensuring that 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 work plans 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

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NISIR

controls, they are

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 an added advantage.

Must be a paid up member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).

Interested candidates should submit their applications marked ” Internal  Auditor” with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional qualifications, contact cell/telephone number(s) and  contact address of at least three (3) traceable referees, addressed to:

The Executive Director

National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research

P.O Box 310158

LUSAKA

ZAMBIA

Tel. No. 260 211 281082/3 or260211 281013

Closing date for receiving applications is 16th October 2020