PRINCIPAL INTERNAL AUDITOR – 1 POST

   

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 

The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) is an independent, world class regulatory authority responsible for licensing, tariff setting and quality of service regulation of the electricity, water, petroleum and natural gas sectors.  EWURA has the following vacancies for which suitably qualified Tanzanian citizens are invited to apply.

2. 0. INTERNAL AUDIT DIVISION 

2.1 PRINCIPAL INTERNAL AUDITOR – 1 POST

 a) Duty Station: EWURA Head Office 

b) Reports to:        Manager, Internal Audit  Principal Internal Auditor will be responsible for assisting to institute effective internal control system and good governance processes in the Authority.  

c) Main Duties and Responsibilities:

i) To assist in carrying out periodic internal audits on financial and operational matters as per the Annual Internal Audit Plan. 

ii) To follow up on the progress of implementation of recommendation and directions of the Board of Directors on regulatory matters.

 iii) To coordinate evaluation of internal controls and risk management systems and procedures and recommend actions for improvement.

 iv) To coordinate review of audit procedures and working papers.

 v) To follow up replies in internal and external audit questions and verifies implementation of audit recommendations.  

vi) To effectively supervise and guide members of staff reporting on the job. 

vii) To undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.  

d) Minimum Academic Qualifications and Experience 

The ideal candidate for this position should have the following qualifications and experience; 

i) Possession of University Degree/ Advanced Diploma majoring in Accounting or finance from a recognized institution of higher learning. 

ii) Master’s degree majoring in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration. 

iii) 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). iv) Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) application, and familiarity with one of the accounting software. v) Good knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS). 

vi) Possession of not less than six (6) years’ work experience in relevant fields. 

Mode of Application 

a) Application letter with Curriculum Vitae (CV) including e-mail address or day time contact telephone number, together with photocopies of certificates, transcripts, one  passport size photo and names and contacts of three referees should be addressed to reach the under-mentioned by 29th September 2017. 

b) Those with certificates from the overseas universities, the same MUST be verified by Tanzania Commission for University (TCU). 

c) 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.  

ONLY APPLICATION LETTERS DELIVERED BY HAND OR POST OFFICE AND SIGNED BY APPLICANTS SHALL BE ACCEPTED.  ALL APPLICATION LETTERS THROUGH EMAILS SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED.   

The Acting Director General  Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA)  7th Floor, LAPF Pensions Fund Towers, Opposite Makumbusho, Kijitonyama P O Box 72175  DAR ES SALAAM