East African Community (EAC) Career Jobs – Internal Auditor
Job Title: Internal Auditor
Organisation: East African Community (EAC)
Duty Station: Arusha, Tanzania
Reports to: Principal Internal Auditor
REF: EAC/HR/2017-18/04
About US:
The East African Community is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising the Republic of Burundi, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Rwanda, the United Republic of Tanzania, and the Republic of Uganda with its Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania. The EAC mission is to widen and deepen economic, political, social and cultural integration to improve the quality of life of the people of East Africa through increased competitiveness, value added production, trade and investments.
Job Summary: The Internal Auditor will conduct independent risk-based internal audits of the EAC Organs and Institutions projects and programmes so as to identify any weaknesses and in consultation with the auditor-in-charge propose recommendations for improvement.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- To assist in planning for normal, snap and follow-up reviews and carry out the fieldwork once plan is approved by the Principal Internal Auditor.
- Carry out audit procedures for any segment of an audit under supervision from the auditor-in-charge.
- Interpret results of audit work performed, determine internal control weaknesses, and propose recommendations for consideration by the auditor-in-charge.
- Properly document work performed and drawing conclusions based on the objective of carrying out the work.
- Maintain current and permanent audit files.
- Continue professional development through on-the-job training, self-study, and internal and external audit courses as they become available.
- To analyze and document audit findings in accordance with International standards for Professional Practices of Internal Auditing issued by the institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
- Carry out audit of donor funds and projects to ensure strict adherence of the terms of project/financing agreements.
- Carry out special audits and investigations as may be directed by head of internal audit and management.
- To prepare the audit reports.
- To identify gaps and propose for consideration desirable updates to the audit programs and audit manual to the Principal Internal Audit.
- Other duties as assigned by the Head of Internal Audit.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a first degree in business or economics, with specialty in accounting or related discipline from a recognized university.
- Must possess a professional Accounting Qualification such as ACCA, CPA (U), CPA (K), CPA (T) and or any other relevant Professional Qualification in Similar Field.
- At least five years of audit experience with knowledge in accounting principles, audit techniques, Internal Auditing standards.
- Experience using computer aided audit techniques will be added advantage.
- Knowledge and experience in using any of the accounting packages;
- Advanced skills in using MS Office packages (Word, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint);
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and presentation);
- Advanced level of organization and planning skills;
- Excellent analytical and numerical, and investigative skills;
- Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards.
- Age: Below 55 years.
Job Benefits: The established posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan candidates are advised to send their applications, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic certificates, names and contact details of three (3) referees, and a copy of National Identity Card, Birth Certificate or Passport showing the date of birth. Please quote the respective reference number on both the application letter and the envelope. For electronic submissions, please quote the respective reference number on the subject of the email and forward to the address given below.
NB:
- Please submit your application either electronically or in hard copy but not both.
- Applications which do not: indicate nationality and age; the reference number; an application letter attached; have certified copies of their academic degrees and other professional certificates; or fail to provide three referees shall be disqualified.
The Secretary General,
East African Community,
- o Box 1096 Arusha – Tanzania.
E-mail to: vacancies@eachq.org
Deadline: 25th April 2018
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