Chief Internal Auditor (Grade: G2)

Job Description

Applicants are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the vacant post that has arisen in the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission.

Reports To: Executive Secretary.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce internal audit policies and procedures.
• Manages the overall internal audit function of the ZHRC.
• Plans and prepares periodic audit programmes in accordance with prescribed audit/accounting standards.
• Provide internal audit services to the ZHRC through auditing of finances, operations and assets.
• Ensure compliance with standard operational procedures, laws and regulations governing ZHRC operations.
• Design, execute and review the annual internal audit plan.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls in safeguarding of the Commission assets.
• Advise the Commission on internal controls, governance and risk management issues.
• Prepare quarterly and annual internal audit plans, programme design and reports.
• Carry out special audits to facilitate investigations as and when required.
• Prepare of internal audit reports.
• Present audit findings to Management and the Audit Committee and following up on the implementation status of audit recommendations.
• Ensure effective utilization of Commission resources.
• Assist in planning for external audit assignments.
• Represent the Commission at meetings and conferences relevant to the position.
• Supervise subordinates and develops relevant skills training programmes to ensure that the internal audit function has adequate expertise and resources to fulfil its responsibilities.
• Provide secretarial services to the Audit Committee.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Internal Auditing or full qualification in any of the following: CA, CIMA, CIS, ACCA CIA CPA or any relevant qualification from an accredited tertiary institution.
• Must be a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, Public Accountants and Auditors Board or any other equivalent professional bodies.
• 3 years' post qualification auditing experience is mandatory.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting packages/systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good report writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical, evaluation skills and excellent leadership skills.
• Ability and tenacity to work with Government and other stakeholders.
• Must be a person of high integrity, professionalism, assertiveness and innovation.
• Proficient in Microsoft packages.
• A clean class four (4) driver's license. 

Other

How to Apply

Applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, proof of qualifications and experience should be addressed and forwarded to: