INFORMATION SYSTEM AUDITOR - TANESCO

Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) is focusing on increasing the outreach and service quality of its Energy products for Tanzanians. Next to its current passion as a leading provider of electricity is to be more efficient, customer focused utility for Tanzania and beyond. The Company has the largest electricity generation, transmission and distribution network in Tanzania. In order to reach its goals, the Company is investing heavily in its generation, transmission and distribution network, its business systems and human capital. TANESCO now invites applicants who are self-motivated, honest, hardworking and committed individuals to fill the under-mentioned posts.

Specific attributes for the Positions to be filled:

All Candidates must:

1. Confident dealing with all levels of management
2. Adequate knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices,
3. Good knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal auditing
4. Adequate working knowledge of risk based internal auditing
5. Considerable knowledge of utility industry program policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
6. Considerable skill in conducting quality control reviews of audit work products.
7. Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
8. Good business management and leadership skills
9. Self motivated
10. Excellent communication skills
11. Creative, innovative and team working skills
12. High level of interpersonal skills
13. Demonstrate highest degree of integrity

INFORMATION SYSTEM AUDITOR (2 POSTS) – JOB REF. 03

Reports To:Principal Information System Auditor

Reporting Office: Head Office

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Information System Auditor is responsible for conducting information technology audits that are designed to add value and improve effectiveness of ICT risk management, controls and governance processes. He/she will also be responsible in providing key inputs to development of ICT annual audit plan.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Working together with the financial and operational auditors in performing integrated audits and IS audit reviews.
• Performing IS audits/internal control reviews of TANESCO information systems
• Performing follow up-audit reviews to determine the extent to which audit recommendations have been implemented;
• Providing guidance, training, and assistance to audit staff in using computerized audit techniques such as data analysis tools and audit management software
• Staying current with technical changes in auditing, data processing, accounting, Utility policies, and Government regulations so that audits are conducted professionally
• Performing other internal audit related jobs as may be assigned by Internal Audit

Management.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science from accredited college or university
• Knowledge on Data Analysis Tool such as ACL and CISA or CIA Certification will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in Information systems auditing

Remuneration and Benefits:

Competitive remuneration package shall be offered commensurate with skills and experience. Details will be discussed at the interview; only people who fit the above criteria need to apply.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you a Tanzanian National and interested in the position, you should send a written application giving full details of previous work life history, qualifications and include two work references. Applications should be marked “Private and confidential” and addressed to:

 Senior Manager Human Resources

TANESCO

PO Box 9024, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Application close date: Two weeks from the date of appearance i.e 05.03.2015