Senior Systems Internal Auditor

Job description

Employment Opportunity the Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board (HELSB) is a statutory
body established by the Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Act No. 31 of 2016 to provide for the
administration, granting, investment, payment, and recovery of student loans; provide for the
administration and granting of scholarships; facilitate the mobilization of financial resources for loans
and scholarships, and provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. HELSB is inviting competent, enthusiastic, and qualified candidates to apply for the underlisted positions to be based in Lusaka, on permanent and pensionable terms.

Senior Systems Internal Auditor – 1 Position

a. Job Purpose

Reporting to Manager – Internal Audit, the Senior Systems Internal Auditor shall undertake Information
Technology (ICT) assurance and consulting audit services in order provide assurance on the adequacy
and eectiveness of institutional governance, risk management and internal control systems.

b. Principal Accountabilities

Undertakes eectively, the development, implementation and review of ICT audit policies, procedures and guidelines in order to ensure eective internal audit function.
Undertakes eectively, the development and implementation of ICT audit annual plans in order to ensure eective and prudent utilization of financial resources.
Undertakes eectively, the planning and performance of ICT audit assignments in order to provide assurance on the eectiveness and adequacy of governance, risk management and control processes and recommend improvements.
Undertakes timely monitoring and evaluation of planned programs in order to assess their impact and facilitate the development of appropriate interventions.
Undertakes eectively implementation of the Performance Management System (PMS) in order to monitor, evaluate and enhance performance.

c. Qualifications and Experience

Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate with five (5) credits or better, including Mathematics and English.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy/CIMA/ ACCA/ ZICA or its equivalent.
Valid Certification as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or equivalent
Minimum of four (4) years related job experience.
Proficiency in MS Office and MS Excel.

d. Skills and Attributes

Able to write technical and analytical reports.
Fluent in English communication.
Capable of handling clients and staff with.
Possesses confidentiality skills, interpersonal skills, integrity, tact /diplomacy and computer literacy

How to Apply:

Interested Candidates who meet the above Job Specifications and Competencies, Skills and Attributes should send their applications as one document enclosing their detailed Curriculum Vitae, Photocopies of NRC, ZAQA validated Academic and Professional qualifications, and any other relevant documents via email to recruitment@helsb.gov.zm. Please indicate the title of the position in
the subject line.

Application Deadline:

Applications must be submitted not later than Friday 18th July, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

HELSB is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We therefore encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and members of under-represented groups.