Internal Audit Manager (IAM)

OVERVIEW

Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF) is currently implementing Productive Social Safety Net Program which aims at protecting the vulnerable poor households from severest consequences of poverty by implementing interventions that will lead to increased household incomes and opportunities while increasing consumption.

The TASAF Executive Director is inviting applications from suitably qualified Tanzanian nationals to fill the below vacant post:

Title:  Internal Audit Manager (IAM)

Appointing Authority: National Steering Committee

Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Director of Internal Audit

Staff under Her/His Supervision: Internal Auditors based at TMU 

BASIC FUNCTIONS:              

To assist the Director of Internal Audit to manage the internal audit functions of the Project as specified in the Financing Agreement and Operational Manual. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

She/He shall:

1. Review PAA audit reports to identify activities to be included in the audit plan.
2. Prepare a comprehensive programme for quarterly and annual Internal Audit.
3. Facilitate orientation and training to Project Area Authority Internal Auditors on internal audit issues.
4. Ensure that Internal Audit resources are sufficient, and effectively deployed to achieve the approved plan.
5. Develop an audit program with specific audit steps which addresses risk areas which need the priorities of Internal Audit activities consistent with TASAF goals.
6. Supervise internal auditors at TMU.
7. Review and approve the purpose, scope and audit approach of each audit assignment.
8. Ensure smooth operation of the Computer Assisted Audit Techniques Software

(CAATs);

1. Review and submit to the Director of Internal Audit internal audit reports. ,
2. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports of internal audit function.
3. Follow up implementation of audit recommendations.
4. Assess and compile capacity building requirements of the internal auditors at all levels.
5. Conduct performance appraisals of Internal Auditors using agreed upon performance indicators.
6. Be a member of the TASAF management.
7. Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Director of Internal Audit.

QUALIFICATIONS: ajira

1. Holder of Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, and Finance, Business Administration, or any other related field from a recognized university. 
2. Must possess internationally recognized accounting professional qualifications such as CPA (T), ACCA, CIMA, CISA, or other related professions.
3. Must be registered with the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA) in the category of Associate Certified Public Accountant (ACPA) or Fellow Certified Public Accountant (FCPA).
4. At least ten (10) years experience in a relevant field in Public and/or Private Sectors of which seven years must be at a managerial position.
5. Must have a working knowledge of computerized Accounting and Audit systems.
6. Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of and experience with the donor-funded projects.
7. High level of communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels.
8. Ability to supervise, train, and coach staff in relevant skills.
9. Self-motivated with integrity and high level of confidentiality.

KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

1. Reports on financial and management audits performed during the year.
2. Timely submission of quarterly and annual reports.
3. Actions are taken on issues identified and reported by the Internal Auditors.
4. Number of internal audits supervised in a year.
5. Availability of audit program for various audit assignment.

Duration of Contract:    Terms of Contract is 3 years.

Duty Station: TASAF Head Office, Dodoma  

Job Descriptions and required qualifications for these posts are available in TASAF website www.tasaf.go.tz  

How to apply;

a) Applications, enclosing scanned certified copies of certificates and Curriculum Vitae be sent to the following address:  

Executive Director

Tanzania Social Action Fund

Board of Trustees of PSSSF Building

Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete Road

P.O.  Box 2719

DODOMA.

b) Applications (In PDF Format), enclosing scanned certified copies of certificates and Curriculum Vitae be sent through the following email address: hrm@tasaf.go.tz

• Applications made in a way other than the above will not be considered,
• Deadline for receiving applications is 9^th July, 2020,
• Those who will not hear from us, 14 days after the deadline, should consider themselves as unsuccessful.