Internal Audit Manager - Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority

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, and petroleum and natural gas sectors. EWURA has

the following vacancies for which suitably qualified Tanzanian citizens are invited to

apply.

 INTERNAL AUDIT

8.1 Position Title: Internal Audit Manager- 1 Post -RE- ADVERTISED

Office: EWURA Head Office

Reports to: Director of Internal Audit

Internal Audit Manager will be responsible for assisting the Management to

institute effective internal control system, risk management and good governance

processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

i) To lead in carrying out periodic internal audits on financial and operational

matters as per the Annual Internal Audit Plan.

ii) To follow up on the progress of implementation of recommendation and

directions of the Board of Directors on regulatory matters.

iii) To coordinate evaluation of internal controls and risk management systems

and procedures and recommend actions for improvement.

iv) To coordinate review of audit procedures and working papers.

v) To follow up replies in internal and external audit queries and verify

implementation of audit recommendations.

vi) To effectively supervise and guide members of staff reporting on the

position.

vii) To undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisor and other staff

in the Division.

Minimum Academic Qualifications and Experience:

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

experience:

i) University Degree/ Advanced Diploma majoring in Accounting or finance

from a recognized institution of higher learning.

ii) Master’s degree majoring in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.

iii) 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).

iv) Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications

Technology (ICT) application, and familiarity with one of the accounting

software.

v) Good knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and

Public Sector Accounting and Reporting Principles.

vi) Not less than Seven (7) years’ work experience in relevant fields, two of

which should be in senior position..

Personal Attributes

In addition to the above skills and qualifications, applicants for the above positions

are required to have the following attributes:

a) A very high level of integrity, honesty and sense of responsibility;

b) Ability to work under pressure and produce expected results;

c) Ability to work in a dynamic team;

d) Ability to self-manage, achieve results and meet deadlines; and

e) Willingness to work beyond the call of duty.

Tenure and Remuneration

a) A competitive salary will be offered to the right candidates for the posts.

b) EWURA is an equal opportunity employer.

c) Staff will be employed on 5 years renewable contracts.

Mode of Application

Application letter with Curriculum Vitae (CV) including e-mail address or day time

contact telephone number, together with photocopies of certificates, one passport size

photo and names and contacts of three referees should be addressed to reach the

under-mentioned by 15th November 2016.

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.

Application letter should be addressed to:

The 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

Jobs@ewura.go.tz

Source: Ewura Official Website