Principal Audit and Compliance Officer

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: i) Formulates, present for the Board’s approval and implement internal audit policies which are in line with the WHC’s operating environment. ii) Develop audit Plan, strategies and programmes so that the overall audit effort is directed towards those areas, whichhave the highest exposure to risk. The assessment of risk must be evaluated at appropriate intervals and amendments made to annual audit plans, where necessary. iii) Evaluates and provides reasonable assurance that risk management, control, and governance systems are functioning as intended and will enable the WHC's objectives and goals to be met. iv) Determine the soundness, adequacy, effectiveness and application of financial and other management systems and internal controls. Minimum Academic Qualification and Experience The ideal incumbent for this position should have the following qualifications and experience: i) University Degree/ Advanced Diploma majoring in Accounting or finance from a recognized higher learning institution; ii) Masters Degree or Postgraduate Diploma majoring in Accounting or Finance will be an added advantage; iii) 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 Graduate Certified Public Accountant (GAs) or Associate Certified Public Accountants (ACPAs) or Associate Certified Public Accountant in Public Practice (ACPA-PPs); iv) Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) application, and familiarity with one of the accounting software; v) A strong background of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and good knowledge of Public Sector Accounting and Reporting Principles; and vi) Not less than five (5) years work experience in relevant fields in a reputable institution(s)out of which three (3) years should be in senior audit position. MODE OFAPPLICATION Application letter with Curriculum Vitae (CV) including e-mail address or daytime contact telephone number, together with photocopies of certificates and names and contacts of two referees should be addressed to reach the under-mentioned by 28th August 2015. Only short-listed candidates 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 sent through the address shown below: The Chief Executive Officer, Watumishi Housing Company, 4th Floor Golden Jubilee Towers, P.O. Box 5119, Dar es Salaam.

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