Information System Auditor

INTRODUCTION.

Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) was established under the Tanzania Revenue Authority Act No.11 0f 1995.The Authority is a semi-autonomous agency of the Government responsible for the administration of the Central Government taxes as well as several non-tax revenues. TRA is currently implementing its Third Corporate Plan whose vision is to be ‘A Modern Tax Administration’

TRA would like to recruit dynamic experienced and qualified personnel to fill vacant positions in the Internal Audit, Board Secretariat and Legal Services, Customs and Excise, Domestic Revenue, Tax Investigations and the Human Resources and Administration Departments. Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified Tanzanians for the following positions:

POSITION: INFORMATION SYSTEM AUDITOR. 

Purpose of the Job
To provide reasonable assurance of the safeguarding and quality of the TRA information processing facilities and the availability and reliability of information for management support.

Major Activities of the Job
-Assess and analyse risks pertinent to the organisations’ Information System.
-Participate in drawing plans and programmes for Information Systems and audits
-Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the Information Systems controls
-Conduct audit tests and procedures necessary to establish compliance with Information Systems operating practices and standards
-Follow-up on the implementation of previous Information Systems audit recommendations
-Document appropriate work papers and audit evidence.
-Prepare audit findings data sheet.
-Provide technical assistance to other audit team members in effective use of computer assisted audit techniques.
-Assist the team leader in report writing.
-Supervise tender evaluations and system review team.
-Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Job Requirements

Qualifications
1. Advanced Diploma or University Degree in Information Systems / Computer Science or its equivalent from a recognised Institution.

2. Plus a Professional certification in CISA, SISM or be ready to attend course to attain CISA or SISM on appointment to the position

3. Professional Accounting qualification such as CPA (T) or ACCA or its equivalent would be an added advantage.

Experience
Three (3) years of relevant working experience.

Key Competencies
-Leadership and Team Building
-Strategic Focus and Managing Change
-Managing Performance and Accountability
-Problem Solving and Decision Making
-Integrity

GENERAL

Applicants for all positions MUST be ready to work any where in the United Republic of Tanzania.

REMUNERATION

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Application should include contact telephone numbers and be accompanied with Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant Certificates, Passport size photograph of the applicant recently taken and the names and reliable contact address (including telephone numbers) of three reputable referees. The application should reach the undersigned by 3rd August, 2011 Applicants who will not be contacted should regard themselves unsuccessful.

Commissioner General
Tanzania Revenue Authority
P.o Box 11491
Dar-es-salaam