Assistant Director Job at Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA)

Assistant Director, Internal Audit – Information Systems

Reporting directly to the director, internal audit; the job holder will be required to plan and manage Information Systems and systems in development audits that aim at providing assurance to the governing board and commissioner general on the adequacy and effectiveness of controls in computerised and related manual systems supporting computerised processes, either operating or in development.

Responsibilities

• To assist the director, internal audit in preparing annual audit plan detailing the continuous development of the division’s information systems audit strategy
• Accomplishment of core objectives of information systems and business development annual audit schedules
• Control and manage audit resources under the unit
• Determine in conjunction with the director, internal audit IS practices, procedures and policies to be followed by the internal audit division
• To be a change agent for implementing effective IS project assurance in ZRA
• Carry out IS forensic investigations
• Facilitate and support all staff wellbeing / wellness activities in the unit and;
• Under authority delegated by the director, internal audit, reports to line management on the findings of audits carried out by internal audit and is responsible for monitoring of management responses thereto

Qualifications

• Grade 12 school certificate or equivalent
• Minimum of a university degree with a bias in Accountancy, Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology / Computer Science, Law, Economics or relevant professional qualifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or qualification in Computer Auditing (QiCA), ACCA or CIMA
• At least five years, of which three should be at managerial level, relevant post qualifying work experience in an IT or audit environment with a good understanding of information systems auditing
• Good understanding of standards for professional practice of internal auditing/ information systems auditing standards
• Paid up member of the relevant professional regulatory body
• Ability to recognise exposures, misaligned efforts or resources
• Strong managerial skills
• Ability to develop cost effective exposure and risk mitigation methods
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
• Build respect based professional relationship

How to apply
Send CVs, photocopies of the academic / professional qualifications. Daytime and reachable telephone and telephone or mobile numbers should be clearly stated to:

Director – Human Resource
Zambia Revenue Authority
P.O Box 35710
Lusaka