BACKGROUND OF TADB
Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank Limited (TADB) is a Government Institution established under the Companies Act, 2002 and licensed under the provisions of the Banking and Financial Institutions Act No 5 of 2006 and the Banking and Financial Institutions (Development Finance) Regulations, 2012.
The bank has the following key objectives:
To catalyze credit delivery to the agricultural sector and thereby accelerate agricultural growth;
To lead, as an apex agricultural financing bank, in capacity building strategies and programmes to strengthen the agriculture financial value chain;
To be an important player in the implementation of the Government’s development vision, policies and programmes, including but not limited to the Tanzania Development Vision 2015, Agricultural Sector Development Programme, Kilimo Kwanza Initiative, Second-Generation Financial Sector Reforms as well as in the furtherance of the National Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty for Mainland Tanzania (MKUKUTA), and Zanzibar Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty (MKUZA);
To build on existing agro-financing activities through provision of short, medium and long-term facilities to the following: smallholder farmers’ groups, savings and credit cooperative societies (SACCOS), community banks, commercial banks and microfinance institutions (MFIs) that are active in lending to the agricultural sector;
To coordinate and monitor agriculture and rural lending activities with a view to maximizing the impact of agricultural growth by working closely with the Ministries and institutions responsible for Agriculture, Regional Administration as well as the numerous players active in this sector;
To assist the Government in implementing its policies on enhancing financial inclusion and economic empowerment in the rural areas.
Nature and Scope:
The successful candidate will report to the Head of Internal Audit. He/she will be responsible for providing an independent and objective assurance on the effectiveness and efficiency of the Core bank systems, internal controls, and risk assessments on Information Technology and Communication (ICT) systems.
Key Responsibilities
Assist Head of Internal Audit in developing risk assessment and annual audit plan with emphasis on ICT systems and applications;
Assist Head of Internal Audit in developing and implementing internal auditing manual, charters, procedures, and program;
Assist audit team members to ensure that the overall objectives of the audit are met;
Extract and analyze data from the core banking system and other bank systems and records, including defining audit scope and tests for audit at field works;
Conduct planned audit fieldwork in specified areas of ICT in relation to the credit function, finance, operations, legal, treasury and other areas, and report on the findings with appropriate recommendations;
Review the accuracy and efficiency of the bank’s accounting system and internal controls;
Monitor accuracy of data in different ICT systems like core banking system and all other software used by the bank;
Direct and/or perform reviews of internal control procedures and security for systems under development and/or suggest enhancements to current systems;
Keep the Head of Internal Audit regularly informed of the progress of the audit and exception issues related to ICT;
Prepare audit work papers by documenting audit tests and findings and evaluating the sufficiency and appropriateness of audit evidence to support conclusions drawn;
Prepare audit reports after completion of audit work and submit to Head of Internal Audit for review;
Follow up and report on implementation of internal, external audit and BOT examination findings and recommendations;
Carry out special investigations and ad-hoc audits, write investigation reports e.g. for fraud cases, and recommend preventive and control measures;
Carry out any other duties assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:
University degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related discipline;
Minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience in a recognized financial institution or audit firm;
Professional Qualification such as CISA and/or CPA. Knowledge of programming is essential;
Knowledge and skills in computer applications for auditing purposes, e.g IDEA,ACL ,etc.;
Strong written and communication skills with ability to write documentation in a concise and focused style;
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
REMUNERATION
Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank Limited is an equal opportunity employer. The bank offers an attractive remuneration package, career development opportunities and excellent working environment.
MODE OF APPLICATION AND DEADLINE
Qualified candidates should apply in writing to or lodge their applications at the address shown below, enclosing:
1. Application letter showing how they meet the requirements of the position;
2. An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae;
3. Contacts stating name in full, physical address, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of the candidate; 4. Certified copies of relevant certificates
5. Names and full contacts of three (3) referees.
Closing date: Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 4.00 pm on Friday, 22nd September 2017. Managing Director, Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank, 3rd Floor Acacia Estates Building, Plot 84 Kinondoni Road, P.O. Box 63372, 14109 DAR ES SALAAM. Email: info@tadb.co.tz For further information, please visit the Bank’s website: www.tadb.co.tz
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