SENIOR 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 

 POST TITLE: SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR – 1 POST 

a) Duty Station: EWURA Head Office 

b) Reports to: Principal Internal Audit  Senior Internal Auditor will be responsible for assisting in ensuring the existence of effective internal control system and good governance processes in the Authority.  

c) Main Duties and Responsibilities:

 i) Assist in the preparations of audit plans and programs on technical and Value for Money Audit for all sectors that EWURA regulates and other functions within the Authority.  

ii) Building and maintaining effective relationships with all divisions, understanding changes to operational and regulatory processes and procedures and assessing the impact on the control environment.  

iii) Prepare high quality reports and make oral presentations expressing opinions and recommendations to auditees on the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with which auditable activities are carried out. 

 iv) Prepare working papers and the audit file for onward review. S/he assists in the training of junior auditor(s) by providing them with on the job training and assisting them in solving problems on the spot.  

v) Follow up on the progress of implementation of recommendations and directions to the Board of Directors on regulatory matters.  

vi) Take part in the divisional risk assessment process and heighten awareness of major exposures, loss potential, and /or transactional anomalies and facilitate discussions of practical ways to manage or avoid risks.  

vii) Review operations and programs to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and goals.  

viii) Perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned by superiors from time to time.

    

d) Minimum Academic Qualifications and Experience 

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

i)   Bachelor Degree or its equivalent qualification in Engineering from a recognized University.   

ii) 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).   

iii) Possession of Master’s Degree in relevant field will be an added advantage.

 iv) Possession of accounting background is desirable but not a must. 

v) Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) application. 

vi) Excellent analytical and ability to propose well founded conclusions.  

vii) Ability to think and apply creative and constructive thinking to audit recommendations for improvement to internal processes, controls, procedures and policies.

 viii) Possession of not less than Five (5) years relevant working experience in one of sectors regulated by EWURA i.e electricity, petroleum, natural gas and water and sanitation.  

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