The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority
(EWURA) is an independent, world class regulatory authority responsible for
licensing, tariff regulation and quality of service regulation of the
electricity, water, petroleum and natural gas sectors. EWURA has the following
vacancy for which suitably qualified Tanzanian citizens are invited to apply.
Post
Title: Director of Internal Audit – One Post
Duty
Station: EWURA Head Office – Dar es Salaam
Reports
to: Board of Directors
The Director of Internal Audit reports functionally
to the Board of Directors and to the Director General on administrative
matters. The Directorate assists the Board and Management in instituting
effective internal control system, risk management and good governance
processes.
Main
Duties and Responsibilities:
a) To formulate, present for the Board’s approval
and implement internal audit policies which are in line with the Authority’s
regulatory function.
b) To coordinate risk assessment on EWURA
operations, advising the Authority on possible risk factors and designing
appropriate control/mitigating measures;
c) To advise the Authority on possible risk factors
and design appropriate control/mitigating measures;
d) To prepare and implement an internal audit plan
that provides quality assurance;
e) To review and advise on compliance of existing
laws on operations of the Authority;
f) To validate whether results of operations are
consistent with established and approved budget by performing operational
reviews and appraising the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with which
resources are employed;
g) To carry out examination of financial accounting
and supporting documents to ensure compliance with the existing financial
regulations;
h) To evaluate the effectiveness of existing system
of internal control and recommend appropriate improvement;
i) To identify and recommend relevant policies that
ensures the Authority’s assets are properly accounted and safeguard from loss;
j) To prepare and submit periodic internal audit
reports;
k) To conduct and supervise investigation of special
assignments;
l) To effectively administer all resources allocated
to the Directorate, including offering technical and operational support to
staff members in the Division;
and
m) To undertake any other duties as assigned by the
Director General and/or Board of Directors.
Academic
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate for this position should have
the following qualifications and experience:
a) University Degree/ Advanced Diploma majoring in
Accounting or finance from a recognized higher learning institution;
b) Masters degree majoring in Accounting or Finance;
c) Certified Public Accountant, CPA (T) or ACCA and
must be registered with the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA)
in the category of either Associate Certified Public Accountants (ACPAs) or
Associate Certified Public Accountant in Public Practice (ACPA-PPs) or Fellow
Certified Public Accountants (FCPAs);
d) Knowledge and Competence in Information and
Communications Technology (ICT) application, and familiarity with one of the
accounting software;
e) A strong background of International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS) and good knowledge of Public Sector Accounting and
Reporting Principles; and
f) Not less
than Eight (8) years work experience in relevant fields out of which three (3)
years should be in senior audit position.
Personal
Attributes
In addition to the above skills and qualifications,
applicants for the above position are required to have the following
attributes:
a) A very high level of integrity, honesty and sense
of responsibility;
b) Ability to work under pressure and produce
expected results;
c) Ability to work in a dynamic team; d) Ability to
self manage, achieve results and meet deadlines; and
e)
Willingness to work beyond the call of duty.
Tenure
and Remuneration
a) A competitive salary will be offered to the right
candidates for the posts.
b) EWURA is an equal opportunity employer.
c) Staff will be employed on 5 years renewable
contracts.
Mode
of Application
Application letter with Curriculum Vitae (CV)
including e-mail address or day time contact telephone number, together with
photocopies of certificates and names and contacts of two referees should be
addressed to reach the under-mentioned by 22nd APRIL 2015.
Only short listed candidate meeting the above
criteria will be invited for interview. Lobbying and canvassing for employment
will not be entertained and may work to the candidate’s disadvantage.
Application
letter should be addressed to:
The
Director General
Energy
and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA)
Samora
Avenue, 6th Floor, Harbour View Towers
(Former
JM Mall Building)
P
O Box 72175
DAR
ES SALAAM
Jobs@ewura.go.tz