VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – INTERNAL AUDITOR

The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) is the statutory body established under the Laws of Zambia to regulate the legal profession, safeguard the independence of the judiciary and legal profession, uphold the rule of law, and promote access to justice.

The Association invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and self-motivated individuals to fill the position of:

INTERNAL AUDITOR

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Job Purpose

To provide independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the operations of the LAZ, by evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes. The Internal Auditor shall perform duties independently and objectively and shall not undertake operational responsibilities that may impair auditor independence.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for, among other duties:

• Develop and implement an annual risk-based internal audit plan.
• Conduct financial, operational, compliance, systems, and governance audits across all functions of LAZ.
• Develop and maintain an Internal Audit Charter for Council approval.
• Review governance, cybersecurity, information systems, and data protection controls where applicable.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management, internal control, cybersecurity, information systems, and data protection controls.
• Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of financial and operational processes.
• Review compliance with the Legal Practitioners Act, LAZ policies, financial regulations, procurement procedures, and other applicable legislation.
• Identify risks and recommend practical measures to strengthen internal controls and improve operational efficiency.
• Prepare clear, evidence-based audit reports and present findings and recommendations to Management, the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, and the Council.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and conduct follow-up audits.
• Advise Management on best practices in risk management, governance, and internal controls.
• Liaise with external auditors and relevant regulatory institutions where necessary.
• Maintain audit working papers and documentation in line with professional standards.
• Performing any other duties consistent with the role as may be assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must possess:

• Full Form V / Grade 12 School Certificate with five (5) O-Level credits or better, including English and Mathematics.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Auditing, or an equivalent from a recognised institution.
• Full professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CA Zambia, CPA or CIA.
• Valid membership in good standing with the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) and/or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA Zambia).
• A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant post-qualification experience, with at least three (3) years in internal audit, risk assurance, compliance, or forensic audit.
• Demonstrated experience in risk-based auditing, Global Internal Audit Standards, internal control frameworks (e.g. COSO), financial reporting standards, and corporate governance principles.
• Knowledge of public procurement processes and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and accounting or audit software.

Added Advantage: Experience with audit analytics tools (IDEA, ACL, TeamMate+), and experience working in a regulatory or membership-based organization.

Competencies and Attributes

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
• Excellent analytical, and investigative skills.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple assignments.
• Sound judgement and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit the following:

• Signed application letter.
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae with at least three (3) traceable referees.
• Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications.
• Copy of the National Registration Card (NRC) or valid Passport.
• Valid membership certificate from the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) and/or IIA Zambia membership certificate.

LAZ reserves the right to verify all qualifications, employment history, professional memberships, and references submitted by applicants. Any misrepresentation, omission, or falsification of information may result in disqualification or termination of employment.

Applications should be clearly marked “Application for the Position of Internal Auditor” in a SINGLE PDF document (SOFT COPY ONLY) and addressed via email to:

The Executive Director
Law Association of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia

Email: sipelile@laz.org.zm

Closing Date: Monday, 26th October 2026

Equal Opportunity

The Law Association of Zambia is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender, disability, or background.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.