Director Audit and Compliance — ZESA

On behalf of the ZESA Group. The Director Audit and Compliance will provide independent and objective assurance and advisory services to the Board, Audit & Risk Committee and Group CEO on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal control and compliance across the Group, leading the internal audit, compliance, ethics and forensic-investigation functions.

Principal accountabilities

• Develop and maintain a risk-based rolling five-year Internal Audit Strategy and annual audit plan.
• Direct and oversee internal audit engagements (financial, operational, IT, compliance, value-for-money and performance audits) per the IPPF.
• Lead complex and sensitive audits, including matters involving executive management, fraud or national significance.
• Design and maintain a Group-wide compliance and ethics programme.
• Establish mechanisms for monitoring regulatory/statutory compliance and reporting significant risks and breaches.
• Direct the forensic audit and investigations function (fraud, corruption, misconduct, conflicts of interest, asset misappropriation).
• Maintain effective relationships with regulators, Government institutions and professional bodies.
• Lead, develop and retain a high-calibre internal audit, compliance and forensic team; promote modern audit technologies and data analytics.

Minimum requirements

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Auditing or a closely related discipline.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification.
• At least one of: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP).
• A Master's degree (MBA, Accounting, Finance, Law, Governance or related).
• A minimum of 10 years' progressive experience in auditing, risk management and/or compliance, including at least 8 years in internal audit.
• At least 5 years in a senior audit management, Director or executive-level role within a large, complex organisation.
• Experience leading internal audit, compliance, forensic investigation and assurance functions in a regulated/public-sector/utility environment.
• Membership of a recognised accounting, auditing, governance or related professional body.

How to apply: send your CV and application to [email protected], and visit www.headhunters.co.zw to submit online, not later than 25 September 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.