(REF: EAC/HR/2012/024)
Grade: P3
Institution: Lake Victoria Basin Commission
Department: Office of the Executive Secretary
Section: Internal Audit
Reports to: The Executive Secretary
Main Purpose of the Job:
To ensure that all financial and other transactions of the Commission are in compliance with the
established policies, practices, rules and regulations
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Develop internal audit policies and strategies for the Commission.
2. Carry out systematic reviews of all systems and internal controls as per the established
policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
3. Vouch payment and other documents before processes are completed.
4. Prepare annual stock taking instructions.
5. Participate in the annual stock taking exercise to ensure the Commissions assets are
safeguarded.
6. Carry out management audits and participate in physical inspection and verification of
assets during Board of Survey.
7. Carryout spot checks on stock records and physical stores.
8. Arrange for annual audit exercises and investigations as may be required.
9. Participate in Investments Committee, Board of Survey and Procurement Committee
meetings.
10. Prepare periodic internal audit reports and the Annual Audit Reports.
11. Liaise with the Principal Internal Auditor at the EAC Secretariat and Audit Commission on
all audit matters relating to the Commission; and
12. Promote a positive corporate culture and image of the EAC.
Qualifications and Experience:
A Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or MBA with a bias in Auditing plus Professional
Qualifications in Accounting, Auditing, Chartered Accounting Chartered Certified Accounting,
Certified Accountant CPA (T),CPA (K), or CPA (U).
10 years of experience in auditing with five (5) years at senior level.
Skills and Competencies:
Computer skills, analytical skills, communication skills, management skills, conflict resolution,
negotiation skills, networking skills, planning skills, team-building skills, report writing skills,
supervisory skills, ability to work under pressure, ability to work in multi-cultural environment
and paying attention to detail.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
This post is tenable on a five (5) year contract term renewable upon satisfactory performance.
This position is subject to the application of the Quota System.
FRINGE BENEFITS
All posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance,
education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their applications by registered mail, courier service, e-mail
or dispatch together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and professional
certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees, and day time telephone
contact to:
The Secretary General
East African Community
P. o Box 1096
Arusha – Tanzania.
Fax No: +255 27 2504255/ +255 27 2050281
E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org
To be received not later than 27th March 2012.
Female Candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
The East African Community will only respond to those candidates who meet its requirements.