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A senior leadership role for an audit professional who combines deep expertise in internal controls with the strategic insight and credibility to influence at Board level. Reporting functionally to the Audit Committee and administratively to the Chief Executive Officer, you will serve as Kutsaga’s principal assurance function, leading a dedicated team and shaping the institution’s control environment and accountability culture.
Job Summary
- Type: full-time
- Location: Harare
- Category: Audit
- Closing Date: 2026-06-12
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a risk-based annual audit plan aligned to the evolving control environment.
- Lead financial, operational, and IT audits in accordance with IIA Standards and assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
- Report audit findings to management and the Audit Committee and monitor implementation of corrective actions.
- Develop and oversee the enterprise-wide risk management and fraud prevention framework.
- Coordinate risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and quarterly risk register reviews across departments.
- Present organisational risk profiles and emerging risks to the Risk Committee.
- Promote a strong culture of risk awareness, accountability, and control ownership.
- Advise management and the Board on internal controls, risk mitigation, and governance improvements.
- Design and deliver training programmes on risk management and internal controls.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Internal Audit and Risk Management team.
- Prepare and manage the divisional budget and annual work plans.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or related field.
- Professional qualification: CIA, ACCA, CPA, CISA, CA (Z), or equivalent.
- Membership of a recognised professional body is required.
- At least ten (10) years’ progressive experience in internal audit or a related discipline, with a proven track record of evaluating and improving internal control environments within IPSAS-reporting or similar public sector entities.
- A minimum of three (3) years in a senior management role, with experience leading audit teams and presenting to Board-level stakeholders.
- Substantive public sector experience is required. Exposure to regulatory bodies or agricultural institutions is an added advantage.
- Technical mastery of internal control frameworks (COSO), IIA Standards, ERM methodologies (ISO 31000), and the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) adopted across government and its agencies.
- Ability to assess control design and operating effectiveness, and translate findings into clear, actionable management reports.
- Unimpeachable integrity and independence of mind; able to deliver difficult messages with professionalism.
- Strong analytical skills, effective leadership, and high discretion in handling sensitive information.
How to Apply
TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should send an application letter, a detailed CV, and certified copies of qualifications addressed to [email protected] not later than the 12 June 2026.
Applicants must clearly indicate the position being applied for in block letters:
“HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT”.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Kutsaga is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Recruitment is conducted fairly, transparently, and on merit.
Interested candidates should send an application letter, a detailed CV, and certified copies of qualifications addressed to [email protected] not later than the 12 June 2026.
Applicants must clearly indicate the position being applied for in block letters:
“HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT”.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Kutsaga is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Recruitment is conducted fairly, transparently, and on merit.
About the Company
Kutsaga, officially known as the Tobacco Research Board (TRB), stands as a pivotal institution within Zimbabwe's agricultural sector. Strategically located just outside Harare, it serves as Zimbabwe's premier centre for tobacco research and development. The TRB undertakes comprehensive studies spanning tobacco breeding, agronomy, pest and disease management, and curing technologies, all geared towards bolstering crop yields and quality. Its research findings and invaluable advisory services are critical for thousands of tobacco farmers across Zimbabwe, thereby significantly enhancing the nation's agricultural economy. Ultimately, Kutsaga's dedicated work underpins the sustainable growth and global competitiveness of Zimbabwean tobacco.
Driving Tobacco Excellence in Zimbabwe through Research.