Senior System Internal Auditor

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Job Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities:

• Design audit objectives, logistics, schedules and scope.
• Identifying and assessing areas of significant business risk.
• Prepare and present audit findings and recommendations to management.
• Develop, implement and maintain internal audit procedures and methodologies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the internal controls and make recommendations for improvements.
• Design and evaluate internal controls and operating practices.
• Develop practical solutions to problems arising in business and financial operations.
• Create audit schedules and plans for the internal audit staff.
• Lead, direct and guide audit staff.
• Review and evaluate audit programs to achieve audit objectives.
• Design and initiate auditing techniques, practices and benchmarks for the audit staff.
• Review and assess the work of audit staff.
• Review and evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of the systems.
• Assess the audit findings and initiate corrective measures to ensure effectiveness in financial system of operations.
• Prepare audit reports including the audit findings and appropriate corrective actions initiated for the top management.
• Ensure, track and monitor appropriate follow-up actions.
• Ensure best practices, standards and procedures of the company in all audit operations.
• Working closely with management to develop action plans and monitor progress.
• Assist in the investigation of suspected fraudulent activities within the organization and recommend appropriate action.
• Maintaining updated knowledge of laws, regulations, and industry best practices and ensure the organization’s adherence to these.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a related field.
• Professional Certifications: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in auditing, risk management, or internal controls.