Thursday, January 22, 2015

INTERNAL AUDITOR - Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)



INTERNAL AUDITOR - Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is one of Africa's most eminent health research organizations. With a history of more than 50 years, IHI is an independent, non-profit organization, registered in Tanzania and led by Tanzanians.   IHI conducts a wide range of health-related research, including biomedical and environmental studies, trials of drugs, vaccines and diagnostics, health-systems research, and monitoring and evaluation.
IHI invites applications from interested, suitable and qualified Tanzanians to fill the following positions
POSITION; INTERNAL AUDITOR
POSITION SUMMARY
Reports to senior internal auditor and ensures successful completion of assigned audit engagements, from start to finish, inclusive of pre-planning. He /She directs daily activities of more junior auditors.
The Auditor applies risk and control concepts to scenarios encountered and identifies any potential issues.
He/she communicates, identifies issues with internal auditors and senior internal auditor to ensure any potential concerns are addressed in a timely and in effective manner in all IHI branches and sites.
DUTY STATION: DAR ES SALAAM
Key Responsibilities
•     Conduct risk assessment of assigned department/project or branch in established/required timeline
•     Conduct audit testing of specified area and identify reportable issues and dimensions of risk(s)
•    Determine compliance with the institute's policies and procedures.
•     Communicate audit findings to the senior internal auditor and write comprehensive audit report for the audited area.
•    Ensure audit conclusions are based on facts and a complete understanding of the processes, circumstances, and risks
•    Implement audit programs and test procedures relevant to risks and test audit objectives as guided by the senior internal auditor
•      Ensure professional standards adherence at all times to all institutional departments and units
•    Communicate the assigned tasks to senior internal auditor in a manner that is clear and concise
•        Ensure high quality, accurate, and efficient results.
•     Perform other related duties as assigned by the Senior Auditor.
Qualifications and experience

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or the equivalent combination of Education and training. A postgraduate degree will be added advantage.
2. Holder of professional qualification such as CPA (T), ACCA, CA, and Possession of CISA will be added advantage.
3. Proven experience of at least 3 years in internal auditing. Internal auditing in Non-Governmental organisations / firms will     be an added advantage.
4. Must be a computer literate.
Competences
•     Solid listening skills and ability to identify gaps in logic, inquisitive.
•      Possess an appropriate combination of technical expertise in fields such as auditing, finance, research, operations,   or investigations
•      Ability to give and follow instructions accurately and efficiently; proactive in asking, clarifying questions to ensure work effort is directed wholly toward desired outcome
•    Solid understanding and ability to apply risk and control concepts
•      Ability to identify underlying cause of an issue raised
•      Good awareness of other departments in the Institute with risk, control, and governance responsibilities and what is necessary for successful tactical collaboration and information sharing.
•      Good communication skills.
•     Ability to identify sensitive issues and facilitate communications in a proactive manner to avoid surprises.
•    Willingness and ability to adapt to new circumstances, information, and challenges
•     Demonstrate a positive, can do attitude
•    Team Player
Remuneration
Attractive and competitive remuneration will be provided to the right candidate

MODE OF EMPLOYMENT
One year renewable contract depending on performance.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Candidates meeting the above job requirements should channel their letter of applications, with detailed curriculum vitae (CVs) showing contact address, e-mail, telephone numbers and photocopy of academic and professional certificates, to:
Chief Human Resources Officer,
Ifakara Health Institute,
Kiko Avenue, Mikocheni,
P.O.Box 78373,
Dar es Salaam.
E mail: recruitment@ihi.or.tz
The deadline for submission of application is 10th Feb 2015 Only successful candidates will be contacted.


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