Chief Internal Auditor Jobs at The Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC)

Chief Internal Auditor Jobs at The Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC) Job vacancy. The Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC) was established under the Public Corporation’s Act, 1969 by a Presidential Order, i.e. The Arusha International Conference Centre (Establishment Order), issued vide Government Notice Number 115, published on 25th August 1978 as amended in 1987. AICC is a 100% government owned, but operates as a fully-fledged commercial entity without any subsidies from the Government. On 19th March 2014, the President of United Republic of Tanzania signed establishment Order (Amendment) 2014 which added Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) to the list of properties of the Centre.

The main functions for which the Centre was established include among others; – 

1. To manage and control the Headquarters Complex of the defunct East African Community (EAC) and other premises and lands in Arusha Municipality which belonged to the Community. 
2. To provide Facility and Services in the Complex for the purpose of Conferences, Meetings, Workshops and Seminars.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overall, in-charge of all auditing activities in the Centre
• Chief advisor to the Managing Director and the Board on all internal control procedures within the Centre.
• Overseeing preparation of work programmes for the audit of the directorates and monitoring audit work to ensure efficient execution of work programmes as prepared
• Overseeing preparation and regular review of internal audit work programmes are strictly adhered to at all times
• Formulating and recommending short- and medium-term plans of the Internal Audit Unit
• Keeping the Managing Director and the Board informed at all times of the progress and problems of the Internal Audit Unit and the whole Centre in relation to audit work
• Setting and continuously evaluating performance in the directorates with the view of maintaining high standards and keeping the staff morale high
• Assessing the degree of adherence to Centre’s policies and regulations by different directorates
• Managing the set up and continuous development of the Internal Audit Unit for the Centre
• Developing comprehensive audit programmes of the Centre with a view to establishing adherence to established systems, procedures and regulations and ensuring their accuracy
• Conducting regular audits of all offices to ensure that up to date financial records are kept and that approved management and accounting procedures are followed
• Ensuring that the Centre’s assets are adequately controlled, safe guarded and insured
• Investigating frauds or misappropriations committed by staff
• Reviewing audit reports with the Centre’s external auditors
• Carrying out systems audit and analysis to ascertain the effectiveness of established policies, procedures and plans and where necessary recommending appropriate improvements
• Performing any other duties relevant to the scope of work that may be assigned by the supervisor.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Independent
• Due care and diligence
• Confidentiality
• High integrity
• Innovative
• Clear understanding of work ethics in public organizations
• Excellent analytical ability
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Customer focus
• Ability to work within a team, independently and to interact with superiors, peers and subordinates.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Holder of Master Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration majoring in Accountancy or Finance or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions plus CPA (T), ACCA, ACA, CIA or equivalent professional qualification recognized by the NBAA.
• Working experience of at least fifteen (15) years of which five (5) years must be in a senior position.

Chief Internal Auditor Jobs at AICC

• Deadline for application is 05 February, 2024;  
• Only shortlisted candidates will be informed the date of interview; and other information will necessitate legal act.

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