CAREER OPPORTUNITY – LEAD AUDITOR

  • 22 July 2025

CAREER OPPORTUNITY - LEAD AUDITOR

Mopani Copper Mines PLC has operations in Mufulira and Kitwe on the Copperbelt Province in Zambia. The Company’s Success has been as a result of its Focused approach to improvement and the mutually beneficial relationships enjoyed with stakeholders-an important sector of which is its employees.

The Company Seeks the Services of a Lead Auditor x 1

Job Purpose

The Responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to the following:

•    Monitor the implementation of internal audit procedures, policies, and systems.

•    Review Company policies to ensure they remain current, relevant, and effective.

•    Assess the safeguarding and accountability of Company assets, ensuring protection against loss, fraud, waste, inefficiency, and poor value for money.

•    Assist in developing and executing the annual risk-based audit plan to meet internal audit objectives

•    Plan and conduct internal audit assignments in line with departmental policies, procedures, and the audit plan.

•    Track, report, and follow up on audit findings to ensure timely issue remediation and closure

•    Coordinate audit coverage with external auditors to minimize duplication of efforts

•    Participate in Group audit assignments as required.

•    Provide independent oversight during the implementation of new processes and systems, ensuring an effective control framework.

•    Conduct special investigations as assigned.

•    Prepare clear and timely draft audit reports with findings and recommendations.

•    Review and record management actions to address audit findings.

•    Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices in auditing.

•    Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of controls, checks, and governance measures.

•    Contribute to a robust internal control environment by reviewing the adequacy of controls in new or updated policies, procedures, and systems.

•    Organize, direct, and oversee activities of subordinates within the department.

•    Manage, develop, and train staff to ensure they possess the required skills, experience, and certifications.

•    Lead and appraise departmental staff in line with the Company’s Performance Management System.

To be considered for this position, the candidate should meet the following minimum requirements:

•    Grade 12 Certificate

•    Bachelor’s degree in accountancy/ finance or professional accounting qualification (ACCA or CIMA or CA Zambia)

•    Master s Degree is an added advantage

•    At least 5 years’ experience

•    Relevant Professional membership

•    All academic qualifications should be verified and certified by Zambia Qualifications Authority

The successful candidate must be result oriented and have the ability to work with own initiative, ability to understand scope of work, paying particular attention to Company policies and Corporate objectives.

Mopani is committed to establishing a winning team and a copper and cobalt business it can be proud of. The Company operates an employment policy of meritocracy, aiming to employ the right people with the right skill, irrespective of race, gender or creed.

Applicants who are interested, suitably qualified, and experienced should submit their application no later than 25 July 2025. The application should include contact phone numbers, a detailed curriculum vitae (limited to three pages or less), and contact information for three referees who can be contacted. Additionally, certified copies of all credentials should be provided.

Female applicants that meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply. Full confidentiality guaranteed. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be responded to.

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