Manager Audit TANESCO DEADLINE LEO

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Open Position: Manager Internal Audit

Reporting Office: Head Office.
Reports To: Chief Internal Auditor
Start Date: One month after the initial advertisement.

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The Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) is focusing on increasing the outreach and
service quality of its Energy products for Tanzania people. Next to its current passion as a
leading provider of electricity and to be more efficient customers focused utility for Tanzania
and beyond. The Company has the largest electricity generation, transmission and distribution
network in Tanzania. In order to reach its goals, the Company will, in the coming years invest
heavily in its generation, transmission and distribution network, its business systems and
human capital. TANESCO now invites a proactive, self-motivated, trustworthy, hardworking
and committed individual to fill the under-mentioned position at Head office.

MANAGER INTERNAL AUDIT
POSITION OBJECTIVE

Ensures professional performance of day to day internal auditing work as key component of the
corporate governance structure. Supervises implementation of comprehensive audit program
including performance, financial and compliance audit projects; providing input to the
development of annual audit plan; and providing ongoing training, coaching and supervision
to internal audit staff specializing in General accounting and materials management.
Principal Accountabilities:
• Manage audit staff in the planning, organizing, directing and monitoring of internal
audit operations, including assisting in training and evaluating staff; and taking
corrective actions to address performance problems.
• Identifies and evaluates TANESCO risk areas and contributes to development of the
annual audit plan.
• Participate in the business processes redesign and policies review exercise to ensure that
risk is minimised.
• Monitors performance of audit procedures, including identifying and defining issue,
developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client
processes and procedures.
• Guides the audit staff in the identification, development, and documentation of audit
issues and recommendations.
• Reviews the results of audit and consulting activities via written reports and forwards
recommendations to the chief Internal Auditor prior to presentations to the management
and the AFAC and the Board.
• Maintains productive staff and management relationships through individual contacts
and group meetings.
• Represents internal audit at management and board meetings and with external
organizations.
• Performs related work as assigned by the Chief Internal Auditor.
Self-management and personal traits:
• Good team player
• Confident dealing with all levels of management
• Good business management and leadership skills
• Good communication skills, advanced computer literacy and fluency in both English
and Kiswahili are a must.
• Adequate knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting
principles and practices,
• Good knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal auditing
• Adequate working knowledge of risk based internal auditing
• Considerable knowledge of utility industry program policies, procedures, regulations,
and laws.
• Considerable skill in conducting quality control reviews of audit work products.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and
drawing logical conclusions.
• Good business management and leadership skills
Problem solving / leadership skills:
• Effective project management skills
• Proven management skills
• Makes realistic, practical, value-based decisions
• Deals with situations in an open, objective, and flexible manner
Planning skills:
• Prioritizes work and uses time efficiently
• Plans ahead to ensure that resources are available in time
• Ability to meet constant deadlines
PROFESSIONAL AND INTERPERSONAL DETAILS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:
• A good Accounting or Finance Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Holder of a recognised Professional accounting certification as a CPA or ACCA is preferred.
• A graduate degree in Business Administration is preferred
Experience:
• Minimum five (5) years of full-time experience in auditing in a senior post in a reputable
company.
Remuneration and benefits
An attractive package shall be offered commensurate with the skills and experience. Details
will be discussed at the interview; only people who fit the above criteria need apply

Applicants should send a written application giving full details of previous work life history,
qualifications and include two work references. Applications should be marked “Private and
confidential” and addressed to:

Senior Manager Human Resources
TANESCO
PO Box 9024, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Email: hrg.finance@tanesco.co.tz
Application close date: Two weeks from the first appearance
 

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