Overview

Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo) is a constituent College of Tumaini University Makumira, owned by the Good Samaritan Foundation (GSF) of Tanzania. The College is adjacent to KCMC Hospital in Moshi, Tanzania. The College trains health professionals for various University awards in health and allied sciences. KCMUCo wishes to recruit competent and committed human resource to fill the following vacant Academic and Administrative positions:

CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR

The Chief Internal Auditor has overall responsibility for the Internal Audit function. The position is responsible for ensuring Internal Audit is closely aligned with industry best practices in executing the duties across the College operations. Works to ensure roles, responsibilities, and results are efficiently coordinated and collectively optimizing the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance of the College. 

Qualifications: Holder of Degree majoring in Accounting/Auditing/ Finance/Economics, and an MBA from an accredited college or university; a recognized Accounting/Auditing professional qualification i.e. CISA. CPA (T) (or similar accounting certification) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification preferred; registered with the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA).

Work Experience: At least three years’ work experience in a senior position in auditing, public accounting, or governmental accounting, preferably in a higher education institution.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
• Knowledge of Accounting and Finance Principles and Practices
• Knowledge of a variety of reporting procedures, regulations, and law

• Planning and Time Management
• Effective Communication and Human Relations skills
• Critical Thinking and Analysis
• Tenacity and Ethics
• Technology Proficient (excel, word, ability to learn new software) Duties:

The Chief Internal Auditor shall:

• Be Responsible to the Provost in ensuring that financial procedures throughout the College comply with University standards and that the limits of authority on all matters involving finance are adhered to
• Checks on the accuracy of accounting records throughout the College and on the observance of standard practice and procedures.
• Evaluate internal controls to ensure that accounting systems provide adequate, timely, and accurate information, and protection against loss through negligence, dishonesty or otherwise.
• Verifying College income from source to bank and satisfying himself/herself that expenditure is correctly incurred according to approved policy and efficiently charged to relevant heads
• Making recommendations to the Provost about checks and changes in the accounting systems and controls and the adequacy of security arrangements within the systems used by the College
• Checking that Heads of Departments are maintaining an inventory of furniture, equipment, and other moveable assets following College policy
• Providing information and advice to the Provost to facilitate the most efficient use of the College financial recourses Advising the Provost on the need to update or otherwise change of financial manuals, financial regulations, policies and procedures
• Building up an effective liaison with the external auditors
• Reports immediately any suspected occurrence of dishonesty or fraud to the Provost
• Define and recommend a course of action, through verbal presentations and written audit reports, to all levels of management.
• Presents findings and recommendations concerning audited activities to the College Management Finance, Planning Audit Committee before presentation to the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board.
• Review institutional policies and procedures for the adequacy of internal controls; make recommendations to strengthen/ incorporate internal controls.
• Prepare audit reports that summarize audit findings, provide recommendations and document management responses.
• Follow-up to determine adequacy of corrective actions
• Participates in development of Internal Audit’s annual budget and monitors subsequent expenditures.
• Develops professional capability through on-the-job training and staff training programs.
• Preparing the College Risk Assessment and Management Framework and develop the Risk Register.
• Designing and implementing an overall risk management process for the institution, which includes an analysis of the financial impact on the institution when risks occur
• Performing a risk assessment: Analyzing current risks and identifying potential risks that are affecting the institution.
• Performing a risk evaluation: Evaluating the institution’s previous handling of risks, and comparing potential risks with criteria set out by the institution such as costs and legal requirements
• Establishing the level of risk, the institution is willing to take.
• Reporting risk tailored to the relevant audience. (Educating the Management about the most significant risks to the institution; ensuring institution heads understand the risks that might affect their departments; ensuring individuals understand their accountability for individual risks).
• Building risk awareness amongst staff by providing support and training within the institution.

• Any other duties assigned to him/her by Provost, Deputy Provost Administration or other competent College authority.

Remuneration for the Posts 

A competitive and attractive package of salary and fringe benefits will be offered to the successful candidates.

Mode of application

Applications enclosing detailed CV’s, certified copies of all relevant academic certificates and transcripts from form four to University level, names, and addresses of three referees should be sent before 5^th June 2019 via e-mail at info@kcmuco.ac.tz, OR through Post or hand-delivery to:

The Provost

Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College
P. O. Box 2240,

MOSHI, Tanzania

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be notified and called for an Interview.