Director Of Internal Audit And Investigation

Director Of Internal Audit And Investigation (HESLB SCALE 15.0)

Qualifications and Experience:
Holder of Bachelors Degree or Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance;
Holder of CPA (T) or ACCA;
Holder of Certified Information Systems Auditor (ClSA) and/or Computer
Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs);
Holder of Masters Degree in Finance or Masters Degree in Business Administration
(Finance);
At least eiqht (08) years work experience in a similar Management position in a reputable Organization.

Duties and Responsibilities.
To advise the Executive Director on Policies relating to Internal Audit and Investigation Functions;
To oversee all matters related to Internal Audit and Investigation Functions;
To translate Policies relating to Internal Audit and Fraud Investigation Functions; :
To oversee forensic Audit Investigation on fraudulent transactions;
To establish smooth linkages and exchange of information relating to Internal
Audit and Investigation Functions between the Board and its Stakeholders;
To oversee implementation of previous Audit queries;
To review all papers and reports emanating from the Directorate;
To oversee timely preparation of divisional progress reports;
To formulate and oversee the implementation of Annual Risk Based Audit Work Plan;
To oversee Internal Audit functions of the Board;
To Co-ordinate External Auditing Functions;
To oversee Post Audit functions on the Board's transactions;
To oversee Investigation and advise the Board and Management on effectiveness of internal controls;
To review effectiveness of the existing Policies, Procedures and Regulations and advise the Board and Management accordingly;
To oversee routine and special Audits whenever necessary;
To advise the Board and Management on the soundness adequacy and efficacy of accounting and financial controls and ascertain the extent to which the Board's assets' are protected from losses arising from fraud, irregularities and corruption;

To evaluate compliance with the prescribed Plans, Policies, Procedures
Financial Regulations;
To oversee checking of the accuracy of Accounts and other data develop within the Board;
To put in place and regularly Review Operational Manuals of the Directorate;
To provide Strategic direction of the Directorate;
To put in place a Risk Register, Oversee Risk Assessment of the Board's operations and recommend appropriate corrective measures;
To put in place a mechanism for assessment of Quality Assurance in the operations of the Board;
To perform any other functions as may be directed by the Board or by the Executive Director.

Personal Attributes

A good Team Player with ability to work independently and committed to deliver
High Quality work at the agreed timeframe;
Ability to Administer and Supervise subordinates;
Excellent interpersonal Communication Skills in both English and Swahili;
Demonstrated Excellent Personal Integrity and Confidentiality;
Fully Computer literate.

GENERAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS:
Remuneration:
Competitive and attractive Remuneration package will be offered to, the Right Candidate as per HESLB Salary Structure.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Candidates meeting the above Job Requirements' should submit their written
Applications with two (2) Passport Size Photographs glued on the front page at the top of the Application letter, along with the following attachments:-
(i) Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) showing Names of three (3) Referees, their Contact Addresses, E-mails and Telephone Numbers
(ii) Photocopies of Birth Certificates
(iii) Copies of Academic Transcripts and Certificates to:
The Executive Director,
Higher Education Students' Loans Board,
Plot No. 08 Block No. 46 Sam Nujoma Road - Mwenge,
P.O. Box 76068,
DAR ES SALAAM