ASA Microfinance Tanzania Limited

ASA Microfinance Tanzania Limited, incorporated under the Companies Act 2002 (No. 93819) of Tanzania and an affiliate of ASA International (www.asa-international.com), one of the largest microfinance companies in the world. We are hereby inviting qualified citizens of Tanzania to be part of our team for the following positions. ASA Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer who requires dynamic, loyal and committed young men and women who have passion for people’s socio-economic development to fill in the following positions for immediate appointment.

Position: Deputy Head of Internal Audit – 01 Post

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Internal Audit to assist management in improving the risk management process, control environment and operational efficiency across ASA Microfinance (Tanzania) Limited, including the governance, operations and information systems.
• Identify, assess and evaluate the organizational risk areas, make appropriate recommendations for improvement of auditing controls and accounting procedures.
• Perform internal audit activities in accordance with the internal audit manual branch audit check list to help provide assurance that applicable laws, regulations and organizational policies & procedures are complied with judiciously.
• Take primary responsibility for engagement supervision and preparation of draft reports and assume an active role in the discussion of recommendations and agreed remedial actions with the appropriate level of management.
• Performance of audit verification reviews on the implemented measures following the audit recommendations.
• To evaluate current organizational structure of the Internal Audit Department and suggest necessary improvement in the structure, staffing, policies, and procedures, in relation to overall profitability of the organization.
• To prepare detail audit reports highlighting the internal control strengths/ weaknesses and comments/ recommendations on operational improvements submit the report and related work file to supervisor for reviewing.
• To ensure that ASA Tanzania meets fiscal acts and rules/regulations set by the Government of Tanzania & Regulatory body/ local authority time to time.
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• To be the responsible person in arranging, managing and maintain documentation of the Internal Audit section.
• Evaluate financial and operational procedures to assure that adequate internal controls are present.
• Conduct operational, financial and compliance internal audits.
• To facilitate internal and external audit of all program supports departments.
• To have regular field visit for auditing purposes.

Academic Qualification & Experience Requirements:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related subjects.
• At least 3 years of internal audit experience along with workpaper preparation and audit report writing skills and must have an independent mindset.
• English Language and MS Office: Advanced Level.
• Part qualified professional (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIA, or other equivalent locally accredited one).
• 1 year of relevant industry experience & conversant with Audit Software, data analytics tool (e.g., Python, R programming) are preferred.
• Preferably Experience in working with Banks, Microfinance/Financial Institutions/Banks/Auditing firm.
• In depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices.

Remuneration:

Attractive salary package will be offered relating to competencies and experiences.

General Requirements for Applicants of All Posts:

• Application Letter.
• Curriculum Vitae enclosing details of Work experience, skills and with postal and telephone contacts of Three Referees.
• One Current passport size photograph attached in CV.

Mode of Application:

Applicants who consider himself/herself competent with the above-mentioned position, please send your application to recruitment@asatanzania.co.tz Or you can drop your Application in Our Head Office at Plot No.87, Msewe Street, Kimondoni Road before 1700HRS on 15th January 2026.

Only short-listed candidate will be contacted for interview. No phone calls are allowed for inquiry. No allowances will be admissible for interview.