Internal Auditor

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The National Heritage Conservation Commission (NHCC), a statutory body established under the NHCC Act Chapter 173 of the Laws of Zambia within the Ministry of Tourism, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced Zambian nationals to fill the following vacant positions:

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INTERNAL AUDITOR

Type of Employment: Permanent and Pensionable
Location: Headquarters – Lusaka
Positions: (1)Zambia job market

Job Purpose

The Internal Auditor will provide independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the Commission’s operations. The role evaluates the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control systems, promotes accountability, and supports the Board and management in safeguarding public resources and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies.

Main Duties

Manage the formulation of the department’s annual work plan and budgets against set objectives, policies and thereafter presents the budget for consolidation into the NHCC Budget;Job alert subscription

Manage the formulation and implementation of a comprehensive annual audit plan, subject to Board approval;

Review governance and operational systems in the Board to ensure compliance with set policies, plans and best practices, laws and regulations; and determine whether NHCC departments are in compliance and suggest improvements where required;

Review the reliability and integrity of financial information and the means used to identify, measure, classify and report such information and determine the degree to which they comply with established Board policies, efficiency and effectiveness;

Review the means of safeguarding assets such as equipment, buildings and labour, and as appropriate, verify the existence of such assets;

Assist in the implementation of recommendations from internal audit, reports to those members of management who should be informed or who should take corrective action, the results of audit examinations, the audit opinions formed and the recommendations made and evaluates any plans or actions taken to correct reported conditions for satisfactory disposition of audit findings;

Manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc audit reports for submission to the Audit Committee of the Board;

Supervise and review the performance of subordinates to ensure effective execution of work plans and related activities in key result areas; and

Perform any other duties as assigned by the Board and the Director General from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Full Grade Twelve Certificate

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Auditing

Full CA/ACCA qualification

Must be a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors

Skills and experience in handling financial analysis packages is an added advantage

Minimum 5 years’ experience

Attributes

Advanced computer skills (Word processing, spreadsheets, Power point and internet)

Competency in accounting and auditing software

Strong analytical and decision-making skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job

Ability to undertake complex audit assignments

Good communication skills (both written and oral)

High level of honesty, integrity, objectivity and independence of thought

Good initiative and personal organization

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants who meet ALL the minimum qualifications should submit hard copies of their application letter, CV, and certified copies of qualifications to:

The Executive Director
National Heritage Conservation Commission
Stand No. 9304, Dedan Kimathi Road,
P.O. Box 320013, Lusaka.

Closing Date: Friday, 30 January 2026

NHCC is an equal opportunity employer. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.