ZAMBIA REVENUE AUTHORITY DIRECTOR - INTERNAL AUDIT

In line with our corporate priorities aimed at ensuring maximization of revenue collection and increased tax compliance on the one hand and the need to effectively manage the numerous challenges and opportunities in the fast changing business environment on the other, we are seeking a highly motivated, result-oriented, well-qualified and experienced professional to fill the following vacancy in the Internal Audit Division.

DIRECTOR - INTERNAL AUDIT – ZRA02 (1 POSITION)

Reporting to the Audit Committee of the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) Governing Board and the Commissioner General, the jobholder will be required to provide assurance to the Governing Board and the Commissioner General on the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management processes, internal controls and governance processes within ZRA. To explore opportunities and provide value adding consulting activities to ZRA management and maintain a professional Internal Audit function that is separate from, and independent of, other work units in ZRA.

MAIN DUTIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Design and implement a framework of Internal Audit activities 
that is specifically tailored to the functions and structure of the 
Authority and that in its execution will test the efficiency, 
effectiveness and management control of all aspects of the 
Authority's activities.
• Advise the Governing Board on Internal Audit modern practice 
and ensure effectiveness of the Audit Committee.
• Construct and implement annual audit operational and action 
plans.
• Design, maintain and monitor key performance indicators for the 
purpose of driving efficiency and measuring Internal Audit 
effectiveness.
• Manage the liaison with external auditors as referred by the 
Commissioner General.
• In liaise with ZRA Senior Management on audit needs, planning, 
conduct and follow-up of audits. 
• Maintain a rolling programme of review of internal audit 
methodologies, procedures and practices, based on recognized 
professional standards in Internal Auditing, and submit to the 
Governing Board for approval. 
• Preparation and maintenance of audit procedures manual for use 
by all Internal Audit staff.
• Apply quality assurance checks on audit fieldwork, 
documentation, and presentation of audit findings to ensure 
compliance with standards. Issue formal reports for each 
assignment, which gives an opinion on the adequacy of internal 
controls (where relevant) and identify action to be taken on 
control weaknesses if any.
• Produce reports to the Governing Board. 
• Quality assurance of/and project implementation of new systems 
and processes.


REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 School Certificate or GCE equivalent.
• University Degree in Accountancy or ACCA/CIMA or equivalent 
academic/ professional qualification.
• Must be a Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Information 
Systems Auditor.
• Fellow of Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)
• Minimum five (5) years post qualifying work experience at Senior 
Management Level.


OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Highest standards of honesty, integrity and respect for the law
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Presentation skills
• Personal organisation and interpersonal skills
• Leadership qualities
• Action/outcome oriented, including decisiveness, focus on results, 
perseverance and follow through.
• Team player


Only candidates who meet the above role specifications and competencies should apply enclosing their detailed CVs, photocopies of their academic/professional qualifications. Daytime and reachable telephone and/or mobile numbers should be clearly stated. 

Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 18th March, 2013.
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The Director Human Resource
Zambia Revenue Authority
P. O. Box 35710
LUSAKA