Principal Internal Auditor - Workers Compensation Fund

Workers Compensation Fund (WCF) is a Social Security Scheme established in accordance with Section 5 of the Workers Compensation Act (Cap 263 R.E of 2015). The main purpose for the establishment of the Fund is to provide for adequate and equitable compensation for employees who suffer occupational injuries or contract occupational diseases arising out of, and in the course of their employment and in case of death, for their dependants. The Fund started its operations on 1stJuly 2015. All employers in the public and private sectors in Mainland Tanzania are compulsorily required to contribute to the Fund.

The objectives of the Fund are:
Provision of adequate and equitable compensation to beneficiaries when employees suffer occupational injuries or contract occupational diseases.
Rehabilitation of employees who have suffered occupational injuries or have contracted occupational diseases in order to assist in restoring their health, independence and participation in society.
Providing for a framework for effective, prompt and empathetic consideration, settlement and payment of compensation benefits to employees and their dependants.
Providing for the legal framework for contributions to and payments from the Fund, control and administration of assets of the Fund.
Giving effect to international obligations with respect to workers' compensation.
Promotion of prevention of accidents and occupational diseases.

NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS
All applicants must be Citizens of Tatizania and not above 45 years
old.
Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
having reliable contact, postal address, e-mail and telephone
numbers.
iii) Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in
this advertisement.
(iv) Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of
academic certificates:
• Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
• Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced DiplomalDiploma transcripts.
• Form IV and Form Vi National Examination Certificates.
• Professional certificates from respective boards
(v) Result slips/transcripts submitted without relevant certificates
will not be accepted.
)vil Presentation of forged academic certificates and other
information intheCVwill necessitateto legal action.
Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for
whatever reason should not apply.
Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their
reliable contacts.
Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or
advanced level education should be certified by The National
Examination Council of Tanzania INECTA).
Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified byThe
Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).
The attachments shall include one recent passport size photos
certified copies of academic certificates and the applicant's
birth certificate.
Deadline for application is 15th December 2016, 17.00 hours.
Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to
indicate
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for
interview.
Application letters should be written in Swahili or English.
The Fund invites applications from qualified and motivated candidates who are computer literate to fill the following vacant positions:

Principal Internal Auditor II -1 POST

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assisting in the planning, performance and reporting of audit findings in accordance with approved Annual Internal Audit Plan.
Carrying out internal audit assignments and prepare draft audit report for submission to the Head of Internal Audit Unit.

Making follow up on implementation of audit recommendations.
Assisting in conducting information system audit.

Reviewing assignments carried out by subordinate staff together with their working papers to be certain that adequate documentation has been gathered and that the documentation provide an adequate basis for reporting.
Assisting in capacity building of subordinate internal audit staff.
Reviewing compliance with the Fund's Act, policies, and procedures as well as compliance to
country's laws and regulations.
Reviewing operational activities and utilization of funds in the Fund.
Verifying various matters including control over unused documents and insurance cover for all types of risks.
Preparing Audit programmes and supervision of audit team.
Providing on the job training and guidance to junior staff.
Performing any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of a Master Degree in Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration (majoring in Accountancy) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution who holds CPA (T) or equivalent qualifications recognized by NBAA with working experience of at least seven (7) years in related field.

REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Fund's Salary Scale.

Application Instructions
All applications must be sent through Workers Compensation Fund address below:

Director General,

Workers Compensation Fund

, 6th Floor, GEPF House, Regent Estate,

Bagamoyo Road,

P.O. Box 79655,

DAR ES SALAAM.