Internal Auditor (x2)

Job description

ENERGY REGULATION BOARD

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title: Internal Auditor
Vacancy: Two (2) positions
Location: Lusaka
ERB Grade: ERB 5
Reports to: Senior Manager Internal Audit

The Company

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) is a statutory body established under the Energy Regulation Act No. 12 of 2019 to regulate the energy sector by licensing undertakings and ensuring consumers receive a quality service at an equitable price while ensuring a reasonable rate of return to the energy utilities.

Job Offer

The ERB now seeks to recruit suitably qualified and experienced Zambians to fill the position of Internal Auditor (X2)

Job Purpose

To support the Senior Manager Internal Audit to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the Energy Regulation Board’s governance, control and risk management processes in order to support the achievement of institutional objectives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

a) Undertakes formulation and implementation of audit policies and procedures in order to guide internal audit operations and facilitate adherence to set auditing standards.

b) Undertakes preparation of strategic audit plans in order to determine priorities of internal audit function, consistent with institutional strategic objectives and functions.

c) Undertakes preparation of audit engagement planning in order to determine objectives and strategies of the audit.

d) Undertakes development of audit programmes and execution in order to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control processes.

e) Undertakes timely preparation of accurate, objective, clear, concise, constructive and complete internal audit reports in order to facilitate presentation to Management and Board Audit and Risk Committee for decision making

f) Undertakes monitoring of the implementation of internal and external audit recommendations to confirm Management action

g) Undertakes timely development of individual work plans to monitor and evaluate individual performance

Personal Attributes and Skills

Adherence to Corporate Governance tenets
Very Good analytical, Planning and Organization skills, and keen attention to detail
Proficiency in use of Audit Management software data analytical tools.
High integrity and ethical attributes. Able to handle confidential matters

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent
Degree in Accountancy, or Full ACCA, CIMA, CA, or its equivalent
Must be paid up Members of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA)
A minimum of four (5) years of work experience in auditing or accounting

How to Apply

Applicants must submit soft copies of application letter, current Curriculum Vitae (with minimum two (2) professional referees,) in word version and ZAQUA certified photocopies of Grade 12 School Certificate, Degree Certificate(s), and relevant professional qualification certificates to jobs@erb.org.zm; No hard copies will be considered.

The email must state in the subject line: APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AS INTERNAL AUDITOR, must be submitted not later than Thursday, 17th July 2025. The applications must be addressed to:

The Director General
Energy Regulation Board
Plot No. 9330, Danny Pule Road
P.O. Box 37631
LUSAKA

ERB is an equal opportunity employer, both genders are encouraged to apply. Candidates involved in any lobbying shall be disqualified. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.