Job Title: Director of Internal Audit – One Post
Duty Station: EWURA Head Office – Dar es Salaam
Reports to: Director General
The Director of Internal Audit reports functionally to the Board of Directors
and to the Director General on administrative matters. The Directorate assists
the Board and Management in instituting effective internal control system, risk
management and good governance processes.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
a) To formulate, present for the Board’s approval and implement internal
audit policies which are in line with the Authority’s regulatory function.
b) To coordinate risk assessment on EWURA operations, advising the
Authority on possible risk factors and designing appropriate
control/mitigating measures;
c) To advise the Authority on possible risk factors and design appropriate
control/mitigating measures;
d) To prepare and implement an internal audit plan that provides quality
assurance;
e) To review and advise on compliance of existing laws on operations of the
Authority;
f) To validate whether results of operations are consistent with established
and approved budget by performing operational reviews and appraising
the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with which resources are
employed;
g) To carry out examination of financial accounting and supporting
documents to ensure compliance with the existing financial regulations;
h) To evaluate the effectiveness of existing system of internal control and
recommend appropriate improvement;
i) To identify and recommend relevant policies that ensures the Authority’s
assets are properly accounted and safeguard from loss;
j) To prepare and submit periodic internal audit reports;
k) To conduct and supervise investigation of special assignments;
l) To effectively administer all resources allocated to the Directorate,
including offering technical and operational support to staff members in
the Division; and
m) To undertake any other duties as assigned by the Director General and/or
Board of Directors.
Academic Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate for this position should have the following qualifications
and experience:
a) University Degree/ Advanced Diploma majoring in Accounting or finance
from a recognized higher learning institution;
b) Masters degree majoring in Accounting or Finance;
c) Certified Public Accountant, CPA (T) or ACCA and must be registered with
the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA) in the category of
either Associate Certified Public Accountants (ACPAs) or Associate
Certified Public Accountant in Public Practice (ACPA-PPs) or Fellow
Certified Public Accountants (FCPAs);
d) Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications
Technology (ICT) application, and familiarity with one of the accounting
software;
e) A strong background of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
and good knowledge of Public Sector Accounting and Reporting
Principles; and
f) Not less than eight (8) years work experience in relevant fields out of
which three (3) years should be in senior audit position.
Tenure and Remuneration
a) A competitive salary will be offered to the right candidates for the
posts.
b) EWURA is an equal opportunity employer.
c) Staff will be employed on 5 years renewable contracts.
Mode of Application
Application letter with Curriculum Vitae (CV) including e-mail address or
day time contact telephone number, together with photocopies of
certificates and names and contacts of two referees should be addressed to
reach the under-mentioned by 17th February, 2012.
Only short listed candidate meeting the above criteria will be invited for
interview. Lobbying and canvassing for employment will not be entertained
and may work to the candidate’s disadvantage.
Application letter should be addressed to:
The Director General
Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA)
Samora Avenue, 6th Floor, Harbour View Towers
(Former JM Mall Building)
P O Box 72175
DAR ES SALAAM
