Chief Internal Auditor

at Medical Stores Department (MSD)
Location Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
Date Posted July 30, 2022
Category Accounting
Audit
Finance
Management
Job Type Contract
Currency TZS

Description

JOB SUMMARYNA
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESi.    To oversee the implementation of audit policies, standards and practices for MSD;
ii.    To provide regular briefing to the Director General on evaluation of the adequacy of the internal control structure of MSD;
iii.    To oversee the preparation of annual risk based internal Audit plans and fraud risks assessment;
iv.    To advise management on risk prevention measures to reduce frequency or severity as per audit reports;
v.    To oversee the preparation of quarterly reports for submission to the Audit and Risk Management Committee, Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) and Ministry of Finance Internal Audit Division;
vi.    To oversee the implementation of recommended/corrective actions on the findings of both internal and external quality assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP);
vii.    To oversee preparations and ensures proper execution of a comprehensive annual audit plan;
viii.    To coordinate the review and report on proper control over MSD operations including the receipt, custody and utilization of all financial resources of the Department;
ix.    To liaise with external auditors on issues of mutual interest;
x.    To oversee implementation of MSD’s strategic plan in relation to Internal Audit objectives;
xi.    To be responsible for implementation of financial and planning performance contract and Strategic Management Office (SMO) targets in the Unit;
xii.    To conduct Performance Review and Appraisal of subordinates and gives feedback; and
xiii.    To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the immediate Supervisor.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCEMaster’s and Bachelor degree in one of the following fields: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent. Master Degree must be related to Bachelor Degree. Candidate must possess Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (T), ACCA, ACA, CIA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualifications recognized by NBAA) with  eight years working experience in related field and should be at the rank of at least Senior Officer. Possession of either Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) will be an added advantage.
REMUNERATIONMSDS