HEAD INTERNAL AUDITOR – Office of the Master of the High Court of Zimbabwe 135 views

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews the Risk identification, assessment and control procedures.
• Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan aligned with organizational objectives.
• Provide independent evaluations of financial, operational, and compliance processes.
• Advise senior management and the Board on risk exposure and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure adherence to professional audit standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the internal audit team to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Reviews audit files to assess the design and effectiveness of controls designed to mitigate identified risks.
• Reviews responses to management to identified risks to assess their efficiency and effectiveness to addressing the identified concerns.
• Assess the suitable remedial actions provided by management to address weaknesses identified.
• Ensure maintenance of independence and objectivity of the internal audit activity.
• Receives and incorporate management responses into the audit reports.
• Design and implement strategies to conduct fraud investigations.
• Performs periodical review of the Audit Charter as and when necessary to assess its applicability.
• Provide training, mentoring, and development opportunities for audit staff.
• Work closely with external auditors and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Produce quarterly and annual audit reports.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing is a prerequisite.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CPA, ACCA, CISA, CFE, CA, CIMA) a prerequisite.
• Registered Public Accountant with Public Accountant and Auditors Board.
• Experience in auditing, risk management, or compliance.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, corporate governance and regulatory requirements.
• Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in auditing, with at least 5 years in a senior or managerial role.
• Knowledge of PFMA (Public Finance Management Act) or similar regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency in audit-related software and Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, leadership skills and interpersonal skills for working with management and external auditors.

How to Apply