Senior Internal Auditor

About World Vision Tanzania

With 75 years of experience, World Vision Tanzania is dedicated to helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We serve children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Join our global team of 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Job Summary

The Senior Internal Auditor reports to the Head of Internal Auditor and Investigation. The primary purpose of this role is to support the Head of Internal Audit and Investigation in overseeing internal operating controls, processes, and practices. This position involves managing a team of auditors, reviewing their work, and providing guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in developing and preparing the annual audit plans, outlining the activities undertaken by the Internal Audit department during the year.
• Conduct audits of VFT assets to ensure proper recording and safeguarding from theft, fraud, and misappropriation.
• Perform audits of VFT liabilities to ensure accuracy and genuineness.
• Review and advise on the degree of compliance of VFT business to its internal policy and procedures, as well as VFI policies and Regulatory requirements.
• Review, appraise, and advise on the soundness, adequacy, and efficiency of accounting, financial, business operations, MIS, P&C, and other internal controls. Detect irregularities and illegal acts.
• Carry out independent assessments of the application and compliance with established company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ensure all working papers are completed and in order, cross-referencing, date, work descriptions, clearance, and publish reports within set standards.
• Assist in the execution of external audits and examinations conducted by government regulatory agencies.
• Assist the Head of Internal Audit and Investigation in performing a monthly review of the capital adequacy and liquidity position of the bank.
• Conduct Bi-Weekly meetings with Internal Audit staff to discuss audit issues, regulatory matters, and emerging risks.
• Conduct procedures outlined in the Internal audit plan under the supervision of a supervisor.
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop skills and use technology to learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery.
• Follow up on audit recommendations with management until closure.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is a must.
• CPA/ACCA is a mandatory requirement.
• Additional professional qualifications such as CFE/CISA/CIA will be an added advantage.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a professional audit environment, including internal audit and/or external audit.

Skills and Abilities

• Good mentoring and coaching skills.
• Good knowledge of Microfinance or Banking.
• Good skills in planning, coordination, and reporting.
• Model and demonstrate effective Christian leadership and participate in daily devotions.
• Highly developed sense of reliability and correctness.
• Excellent trainer, facilitator, mentor, and coach.
• Innovative and analytical.
• Very good planning skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be a self-starter, highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Good knowledge on economic and financial topics and sufficient experience in the loan business of VFT-MFB is an added advantage.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official World Vision Tanzania recruitment portal or as otherwise specified. Please ensure to include all required documents and information. Reference number: JR48369.