Chief Internal Auditor - (1 post)
(b) Qualifications and Experience
• Holder of a good first degree/Advanced Diploma majoring in Accounting and CPA (T) or its equivalent and must have been registered by NBAA as an Authorized Accountant.
• Possession of an MBA or an equivalent post graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• At least ten (10) years working experience, five (5) years of which must be at high managerial position in a reputable Institution.
• The applicant must be computer literate and should not be more than fifty (50) years of age.
(c) Main Duties:
• Responsible to the Vice Chancellor for all Audit matters of the University;
• Heads the Internal Audit Unit;
• Ensures that financial procedures throughout all University departments comply with University standards and that the limits of authority on all matters involving finance are adhered to;
• Maintains a check on the accuracy of accounting records throughout the University and on the observance of standard practices and procedures;
• Carries out both regular and random investigations of academic and administrative departmental accounts;
• Verifies University income from source to bank and satisfies self that expenditure is properly incurred according to approved policy and efficiently charged to relevant heads;
• Evaluates internal controls to ensure that accounting systems provide adequate, timely and accurate information, protection against loss through negligence, dishonesty or otherwise;
• Makes recommendations to the relevant authority about checks and changes in the accounting systems and controls and the adequacy of security arrangements within the systems used by the Finance Department, particularly within computerized systems;
• Authorizes changes from time to time in passwords governing access to computerized systems within the Finance Department;
• Checks that Heads of Department maintain inventory of furniture, equipment, and other moveable assets in accordance with University policy;
• Provides information and advice to budget holders to facilitate the most efficient use of the University's financial resources;
• Advises the Vice-Chancellor/Deputy Vice Chancellors on the need to update or otherwise change of manuals of financial policies, regulations and procedures;
• Builds up an effective liaison with the external auditors;
• Reports immediately any suspected occurrence of dishonesty to the Vice-Chancellor/Deputy Vice Chancellors or in his absence, to the immediate authority; and
• Performs any other functions as may be assigned from time to time by the Vice Chancellor/Deputy Vice Chancellors.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should apply in confidence to the undersigned enclosing
(i) Detailed CV,
(ii) Photocopy of relevant certificates and transcripts,
(iii) Names and addresses of two referees,
(iv) Mode of communication, e.g. Telephone, fax, email, etc.
NOTE:
(i) Applicants currently employed in the public service should channel their application letters through their respective employers.
(ii) Candidates should indicate the permit reference number i.e (BC.10/87/012/’J’/85) in their letters.
(iii) For Academic and Technical positions candidates should indicate the Sections and Departments which they apply.
(iv) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Interested applicants for Administrative and Technical posts should submit their applications to the;
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration)
University of Dar es Salaam
P.O. Box 35091
DAR ES SALAAM.
For Academic posts applicants should submit their applications to the;
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic)
University of Dar es Salaam
P.O. Box 35091
DAR ES SALAAM
DEADLINE
Two weeks from the date of first appearance of this advertisement.
24/7/2014
(b) Qualifications and Experience
• Holder of a good first degree/Advanced Diploma majoring in Accounting and CPA (T) or its equivalent and must have been registered by NBAA as an Authorized Accountant.
• Possession of an MBA or an equivalent post graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• At least ten (10) years working experience, five (5) years of which must be at high managerial position in a reputable Institution.
• The applicant must be computer literate and should not be more than fifty (50) years of age.
(c) Main Duties:
• Responsible to the Vice Chancellor for all Audit matters of the University;
• Heads the Internal Audit Unit;
• Ensures that financial procedures throughout all University departments comply with University standards and that the limits of authority on all matters involving finance are adhered to;
• Maintains a check on the accuracy of accounting records throughout the University and on the observance of standard practices and procedures;
• Carries out both regular and random investigations of academic and administrative departmental accounts;
• Verifies University income from source to bank and satisfies self that expenditure is properly incurred according to approved policy and efficiently charged to relevant heads;
• Evaluates internal controls to ensure that accounting systems provide adequate, timely and accurate information, protection against loss through negligence, dishonesty or otherwise;
• Makes recommendations to the relevant authority about checks and changes in the accounting systems and controls and the adequacy of security arrangements within the systems used by the Finance Department, particularly within computerized systems;
• Authorizes changes from time to time in passwords governing access to computerized systems within the Finance Department;
• Checks that Heads of Department maintain inventory of furniture, equipment, and other moveable assets in accordance with University policy;
• Provides information and advice to budget holders to facilitate the most efficient use of the University's financial resources;
• Advises the Vice-Chancellor/Deputy Vice Chancellors on the need to update or otherwise change of manuals of financial policies, regulations and procedures;
• Builds up an effective liaison with the external auditors;
• Reports immediately any suspected occurrence of dishonesty to the Vice-Chancellor/Deputy Vice Chancellors or in his absence, to the immediate authority; and
• Performs any other functions as may be assigned from time to time by the Vice Chancellor/Deputy Vice Chancellors.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should apply in confidence to the undersigned enclosing
(i) Detailed CV,
(ii) Photocopy of relevant certificates and transcripts,
(iii) Names and addresses of two referees,
(iv) Mode of communication, e.g. Telephone, fax, email, etc.
NOTE:
(i) Applicants currently employed in the public service should channel their application letters through their respective employers.
(ii) Candidates should indicate the permit reference number i.e (BC.10/87/012/’J’/85) in their letters.
(iii) For Academic and Technical positions candidates should indicate the Sections and Departments which they apply.
(iv) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Interested applicants for Administrative and Technical posts should submit their applications to the;
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration)
University of Dar es Salaam
P.O. Box 35091
DAR ES SALAAM.
For Academic posts applicants should submit their applications to the;
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic)
University of Dar es Salaam
P.O. Box 35091
DAR ES SALAAM
DEADLINE
Two weeks from the date of first appearance of this advertisement.
24/7/2014
Chief Internal Auditor - University of Dar es Salaam
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