. DIVISION: INTERNAL AUDIT. Job Title: Chief Internal Auditor Grade 6 (Re-advertised). Role Purpose: To conduct and supervise the execution of assigned assurance and consulting audits across all phases, from planning, execution, reporting and follow-up to support the achievement of the Commission’s strategic objectives. This supervision ensures value addition and accomplishment, by providing assurance on the reliability and integrity of financial and operational information; by evaluating compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and legal requirements; assessing the achievement of set objectives and evaluating the adequacy, efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls, governance and risk management, as well as evaluating the economical use of the Commission’s resources and providing assurance regarding the safeguarding of its assets.
Key Responsibilities
- Identifying key strategic risks with input from senior management and the strategic risk register to formulate a strategic internal audit plan which identifies and prioritises the key risk areas for evaluation
- Perform risk assessment and compile strategic and annual internal audit plans
- Execution of the audit plans
- Supervise, Lead audit team and mentor junior auditors in executing audit engagements to ensure compliance with the relevant IIA standards.
- Conduct fraud risk assessments and special investigation as requested by management
- Collaborate with external auditors during the annual financial statement audit
- Draft engagement letters, Audit queries and audit reports.
- Develop and maintain audit work papers, ensuring documentation standards are met. (sufficient, reliable and relevant audit evidence)
- Conduct briefing and debriefing meetings with the client.
- Submit a biweekly and quarterly progress report (audit log sheets) on audit assignments as requested by the Head of Internal Audit.
- Review all working papers to ensure that they are indexed, referenced or cross-referenced, and filed.
- Review draft report and prepare final report for the Deputy Director’s review.
- Track outstanding management action items
Requirements
- 1. B-degree in Accounting, Auditing or equivalent qualification on entry level 7;
- 2. A minimum of Five (5) years’ experience in internal auditing;
- 3. Membership with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), IAT & PIA will be an added advantage;
- 4. Driver’s Licence is a MUST;
- Knowledge of the standards for professional practice of Internal Auditing
- Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations as well as policies and procedures
- Knowledge of the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS)
- Knowledge / familiar with legislative and financial regulations
- Knowledge of risk management, internal control and governance activities
- Promotes and applies professional ethics
- Manages internal audit subdivision
- Applies the Global Internal Audit Standards
- A thorough understanding of governance, risk and control
- Communicate effectively with impact
- Persuades and motivates others through collaboration and cooperation
- Applies process analysis, business intelligence and problem solving techniques
- Delivers internal audit engagements and
- Embraces change and drives improvement and innovation
How to Apply
* Comprehensive curriculum vitae
* Certified copies of the academic qualifications
* Namibian Identity Document
* Valid certificate code of conduct
* Declaration indicating whether the applicant is active in politics or has a high profile in a political party
Application Instructions:
An application (on form 156043 obtained at all Government offices) together with a comprehensive curriculum vitae and certified copies of education qualification must be addressed to:
The Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer, Private Bag 13352, Windhoek, or hand delivery at ECN Headquarters, 67-61 Van Rhijn Street, Windhoek North.
Additional Information:
* Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the Namibia Qualification Authority (NQA) and proof of evaluation of qualifications should be attached.
* Staff members applying for promotional positions must have completed their probation successfully and proof of probation confirmation should be attached.
Enquiries: Mr. Chellen Katjiuanjo at 061- 376 230 or 0811650298
Deadline Date: 13 February 2026 before 17h00
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