Morogoro Urban Water and Sanitation Authority (MORUWASA) is advertising for the position of Internal Auditor Grade One (One Post)
Purpose of the Job:
Responsible for monitoring the efficiency and compliance of all operating systems of the Authority and recommending appropriate corrective measures.
Qualifications and Experience
- Holder of Degree in Accounting and Finance/Accounting with CPA (T)who is registered with NBAA in the category of Graduate Auditor and five years relevant experience as an Internal Auditor.
- Should have good working knowledge of the Public Finance and Public Procurement Acts and other relevant Regulations
- Good working knowledge of Computer software packages and Applications.
- Masters or Postgraduate Degrees is an added advantage
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinates all auditing activities in the authority and advises the Managing Director on all Financial Control issues.
- Develops and executes comprehensive audit programmers' for the evaluation of management controls of the Authority.
- Establishes procedures for the Audit activity and directs its technical and administrative functions
- Recommends the Authority's information needs so as to develop operational and accounting systems and procedures.
- Coordinates the preparation of operational manuals, regulations and ensures their smooth implementation.
- Examines the effectiveness of all levels of Management in the utilization of the Authority's resources and their compliance with established policies, procedures and decisions; and prepares quarterly, semiannual and annual internal audit reports.
- Recommends improvement of management controls designed to safeguard the Authority's resources, promotes its growth and ensures compliance with laws and regulations
- Ensures that the accounts of the Authority are audited timely by approved external auditors and that appropriate replies to audit queries are brought to the attention of the Managing Director for reporting to the Board.
- Ensures conformity to the safety and security procedures of all assets of the authority Undertakes special investigations of suspected frauds or misappropriations committed by staff and produces reports thereof.
- Reviews the effectiveness of managerial controls and implementation of systems, policies and practices of the Authority.
- Identifies control weaknesses in business systems and recommends remedial action
- Prepares internal audit programs in accordance with generally accepted audit standards.
- Appraises operational and financial policies and regulations with a view of strengthening the internal control system to safeguard the assets and liabilities of the Authority.
- Reviews the Authority's activities to check whether they conform to the agreed policies and regulations.
- Provides technical guidance to subordinates.
- Examines and reviews annual financial statements before they are presented to external auditors to see whether they conform to the general accepted Accounting Standards.
- Conducts open performance review and appraisal of subordinates and gives feed back
- Develops individual performance objectives, targets and standards in consultation with their immediate superior as part of their performance agreement.
- Conducts open performance review and appraisal of subordinates and gives feed back
- Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the Managing Director.
Age Limit: Not less than 35 years of age
Remuneration: According to MORUWASA Salary Scale MOWA 8
Mode of Application :
General Conditions to all Posts:
Application should be handwritten by applicant themselves and be supported by the following:
- Reliable contact postal address, telephone numbers and Email address.
- Detailed CV.
- Two recent passport size photographs.
- Copies of relevant certificates,
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced
- Prospective applicants who are employed in the Public Service should route their applications through their respective Employers
- Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
- Testimonials/Provisional results/statements of results will not be accepted.
Closing date: Application letters should reach the under signed on or before 26th June 2013.
NB: Women are highly encouraged to apply and will be given first priority.
Only applicants who meet required qualifications will be contacted and considered for an interview. Applications should be marked "Application for the post of Managing Director I Internal Auditor Grade One" on the envelope and addressed to;
Board Chairperson
Morogoro Urban Water and Sanitation Authority,
P.O. Box 5476,
Morogoro.
Deadline: June 26, 2013
Source: The Daily News June 11, 2013
