Principal Financial Auditor

ZESCO Limited is a quasi-government institution wholly owned by the Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). In its commitment to provide efficient, innovative, and excellent electricity services and energy solutions, applications are invited from suitably qualified Zambians for the following positions. POSITION PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL AUDITOR JOB PURPOSE / DESCRIPTION Work involves assisting with the development of annual internal audit work plans for the Procurement Department business unit and Investments and Finance directorate; conducting the financial audits and providing consulting services to the management and staff in the accountable business units; all with emphasis on a risk-based approach designed to assist management in the attainment of their objectives. QUALIFICATIONS Full Grade 12 School Certificate Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/finance or a professional qualification like ACCA, or CIMA, or CA Zambia. Other professional qualifications like CIA or CISA or CFE are added advantage. Member of Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)/ Information and Communication Technology Association of Zambia (ICTAZ) [wp_code title="Fluid Ad"] EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS This job requires the job holder to have at least 5 years’ experience in internal auditing or external auditing and at least 3 years’ supervisory experience. JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES Identifies and evaluates the auditable areas in the accountable units and develops risk-based annual internal audit plans for Financial Audits. Prepares and attends the Entry Conferences and Exit Conferences of each audit project. Develops audit objectives, plans, and scope consistent with the Internal Audit Charter, the assessment of audit risk, and the audit needs/priorities. Prepare detailed audit programs tailored to each audit to assure that no specific tests or activities necessary for the audit are overlooked and to assist in preventing ineffective audit techniques from being performed. Supervises internal audit staff on all assigned audit projects in the planning, organizing, directing, execution and monitoring of internal audit projects. Supervises the performance of internal audit assignments, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analysing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures. Supervises the internal audit staff in conducting interviews, reviewing documents, developing and administering surveys, composing summary memos, and preparing working papers. Supervises the internal audit staff in the identification, development, and documentation of audit issues and recommendations for improvement. Reviews the work performed to ensure the adequacy of audit scope, the adequacy of testing performed, the accuracy of conclusions reached, and that the audit work is in compliance with policies and procedures and the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Prepares and presents written reports in a pertinent, concise, and accurate manner for distribution to management. Develops and maintains productive team-oriented client, staff and manages relationships through individual contacts and group meetings. Facilitates the audit process by resolving issues and staff questions during the day-to-day progress of audits. Assists in training and evaluating staff performance and taking effective actions to address performance matters. Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with staff. Represents internal auditing on organizational project teams, at management and with external organizations as delegated. Perform administrative duties delegated by the Supervisor [wp_code title="Fluid Ad"] Communications Skills The job holder is required to effectively orally or in written form using official language, non-routine operational matters such as interpretation of the company’s policies. TENURE N/A  START DATE 10 April 2026 DEADLINE 20 April 2026