The purpose of the role is to provide independent and objective reviews including consulting services vis-à-vis risk management, control and governance processes of financial, operational, and information technology areas, to assist the Board of Directors and Managing Director in improving the effectiveness and efficiency of bank operations.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates must have the following qualifications:

• Post Graduate Qualification;
• Associate or Fellow of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA); and Appropriate Internal Audit Certification (Institute of Internal Auditors).

Experience

Candidates must have the following experience, knowledge and attributes amongst others:

• At least 10 years experience in Internal Audit of which at least 5 years should be at Head of Department level preferably in the Banking Sector;
• Experience in enterprise wide risk management;
• Detail oriented with technical aptitude and ability to perform function effectively;
• Must be conversant with Base Core Principles for effective Banking supervision
• Knowledge of the Banking and Financial Services corporate governance directives;
• Good understanding of Internal Audit trends
• High level of business acumen and integrity, and
• Must have knowledge of risk-based internal audit