Internal Auditor - Eastern Water and Sewerage Company Limited (EWSC)

Eastern Water and Sewerage Company Limited (EWSC) is a Commercial Water utility providing water and sanitation services to the seven (7) districts of Eastern Province and one (1) district in Muchinga Province. The company has two positions that have fallen vacant. Following this, the Company is looking for qualified and self motivated Zambians to fill the two positions , which are based at the Head Office in Chipata.:

Internal Auditor (One)

Job Purpose

Responsible for developing the annual audit plan and audit programmes, undertaking internal audits, communicating results of internal audit to the Board and Management, assisting in the implementation of recommendations from internal audit and following-up on audits for
implementation of recommendations.

Main Accountabilities

• Formulates and implements a comprehensive annual audit plan.
• Evaluates the Company’s system of internal controls, assessing its adequacy and effectiveness.
• Inspects accounting systems to determine their efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conducts cash spot checks and inspects collections at and from pay points.
• Audits petty cash payments to ensure that petty cash is within required threshold and that it is authorized.
• Carries out fuel audit/review to ensure, adherence to limits, authorization of fuel, and consistency of presentation.
• Conducts billing audit/review, checking for authorization, correctness of adjustments, completeness of billing.
• Carries out payment/procurement audits, checking for correct supplier, that the requisition is tendered and existence of tender committee authorization.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Grade 12 School Certificate
• Degree in Auditing/Accountancy/ACCA/CIMA/ZICA licentiate or equivalent.
• Computer literate – fully conversant with Microsoft Word, Excel, PASTEL, Spread sheet and Internet.
• Member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)
• Five years working experience in a similar position
• lid driving license
• Must be 30 years or older.

Personal Attributes

• Competency in accounting and auditing software.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Good Interpersonal and communication skills- both written and oral
• Team player

The Human Resources & Administration Manager
Eastern Water and Sewerage Company Limited
PO Box 510464, Pererenyatwa Road
CHIPATA

Applications can also be submitted by email to: admin@ewsc.co.zm OR cdaka@ewsc.co.zm

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Applications should reach EWSC Office not later than 18th July, 2016