The internal Auditor is functionally responsible to the Audit Committee of the Governing Council and administratively to the Executive Director for the provision of independent, objective assurance consulting services designed to add value and improve the Institute’s operations. The Internal Auditor oversees and manages the audit department.
He/she is responsible for the formulation of appropriate audit program, assigning and managing staffing resources to complete the audit plans as scheduled, generating final audit reports for internal and regulatory agency review, and conducting thorough follow-up audits on previously identified issues.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Guiding management and Audit Committee of the Council in its oversight of Audit through regular Audit and reports; recommend and implement improvements to ensure that appropriate control environment for risk exposures is minimized or removed.
• Leading the development and implementation of an internal risk based audit strategy and annual plan for the Institute.

• Planning and undertaking audits assess control, operational and technical efficiencies and compliance with selected policies, procedures and regulations.
• Driving operational improvements throughout the Institute to improve overall efficiencies and enhance internal controls.

• Periodically review Internal Audit Charter and Audit Committee Charter in line with the changes in the Internal Audit Profession and government guidelines.

• Review the process of identification, assessment and management of the organization risks.

• Promoting the highest standard of ethics and standards across the Institute, based on the principles of integrity, objectivity, competence and confidentiality.
• Review and report to the Audit Committee on actions taken by management to correct conditions reported by audit findings. Determining whether action taken are appropriate for the circumstances or initiate further discussions with appropriate management and staff.

• Recommend and implement adoption of new professional standards, codes of practice and policies, legislative issues, new audit regulations/trends and audit methodology.
• Provide an independent view during implementation of new projects, process and systems to ensure their quality and compliance with the Institute’s policies and procedures.

• Build internal capability through periodic training to promote awareness on internal controls and compliance.
• Advise on appointment of external audit firms and outsourced independent assurance services
• Maintaining a comprehensive system for recording all audit plans, work papers, findings, reports and follow-ups audits.
• Respond to ad hoc requests by management to address control issues on new business processes, policies and procedures, and provide consultative services to management.
• Secretary to the Audit Committee of the Council

Qualifications, experience and Competence:
• Full grade 12 school Certificate
• ACCA, CIMA, CA Zambia qualifications
• 6 years auditing experience in the hospitality sector or related field.
• Must possess integrity and confidentiality
• Must have strong analytical, evaluation and report writing skills.
• Must have good communication skills
• Membership of a professional body (ZICA) is required.
• Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.