VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Internal Auditor
Reference: IA
Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Secretariat
About SACU
The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) has adopted a Vision and Mission Statement and a Strategic Plan to promote sustainable development and deeper integration within the SACU region. The SACU Secretariat invites suitably qualified and experienced citizens of SACU Member States to apply for the following position:
Main Purpose of the Job
To establish policies and procedures that ensure adherence to sound corporate governance and to audit the SACU Secretariat’s compliance with international standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and implement an internal audit plan aligned with international standards
- Evaluate and monitor internal control functions to meet external audit requirements
- Conduct risk assessments and manage the risk management process
- Evaluate financial policies, practices, control systems, and procedures; recommend improvements
- Develop and present periodic audit reports to SACU institutional meetings
- Conduct ad hoc internal audits and investigations; recommend corrective actions
- Provide financial management information services to ensure informed decision-making
- Audit disbursements and transactions to ensure compliance with corporate governance and legislation
Educational Qualifications Required
- A degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or a related field
- A recognized professional qualification such as:
- ACCA
- CIMA
- CIA
- CPA
- CA
- SAIPA
- Or equivalent
Relevant Experience and Competencies
- Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience with strong quantitative skills
- Knowledge of and experience in audit standards, processes, and systems
- Experience in trade and customs environments is an added advantage
- Excellent writing, communication, report writing, and presentation skills
- Strong project management and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work successfully in a multinational environment
- Attention to detail
Application Procedure
Applications must include:
- A detailed CV
- Email and telephone contact details
- Certified copies of:
- National ID
- Educational qualifications
- At least three (3) contactable references
Please quote the reference number and job title in your application.
Submit applications to:
Human Resources Manager
SACU Secretariat
Private Bag 13285
Windhoek, Namibia
Or via email to: [email protected]
Closing Date:
30 September 2025
If you do not receive a response within four (4) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
For more information, visit: www.sacu.int