Job
Title
:
Assistant Internal Auditor

Reports
to
:
Group Internal Auditor

Location
:
Dar es Salaam
,
Tanzania

Altima Talent is seeking for an Assistant Internal
Auditor on behalf of our clinet, to join our team at the Tanzania office based in Dar Salaam. This is a
new role in a fast-growing multinational group which offers significant career
development opportunities.
The internal audit role is
part of the overall control/risk management environment established by
Executive Management and the Board of Directors aimed at providing assurance as
to the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal control.
This is a crucial role in
providing audit coverage on the areas of financial and accounting systems and
processes, (incl. revenue assurance), treasury and credit controls, financial
regulatory reporting, tax compliance, business systems and processes, IT,
investigations, contracts, and business risk assessments.

·
Coordinate
periodic enterprise and process-based risk assessments; identify risks and
control gaps; update the relevant risk assessments, making changes to the
audit plan as appropriate.

·
Attend
relevant meetings (e.g., Management Groups and Committees) to keep up to date
on key business matters and provide the right challenge to ensure risks are
appropriately identified, discussed and timely remediation plans are put in
place.

·
Review
management information and reports regularly to keep up to date with key
trends within the business.

Audit
Delivery

·
Assist
in the development and execution of dynamic risk-based audit plans/advisory
reviews to address high-risk areas including understanding business processes
and underlying systems, conducting interviews and process walkthroughs, and
performing audit procedures to assess the operational efficiency and
effectiveness of the key business processes.

·
Support
follow-up on implementation of audit recommendations and onward reporting of
closure status, tracking and monitoring audit issues raised through internal
audit assignments, external auditors, tax authority inspections and/ or any
other assurance provider.

·
Prepare
accurate, logical, and detailed work-papers clearly describing all audit work
done and exceptions raised, and conclusions reached.

·
Perform
audit assignments as per the audit plan and prepare quality audit reports
clearly describing the key findings and make practical recommendations for
improvement based on emerging issues/risks.

·
Conduct
forensic audits and investigations in cases of frauds, losses,
irregularities, and malpractices as may be required.

·
Ensure
all investigation and forensic audits are performed in a conscientious manner
incorporating careful application of professional standards and observation
of relevant legal requirements and rules of professional conduct.

·
Conduct
full inspection/audit/spot checks of all branches, and departments at least
once in a financial year (including outsourced audits)

Controls
and Documentation

·
Develop
and maintain comprehensive business and financial process documentation
including flow charts, process narratives and risk and control matrices,
segregation of duties matrix's and any others required

·
Regularly
monitor control performance of business controls in high-risk areas
(including revenue assurance to prevent income leakage across product lines)
for timely and effective execution

·
Assist
in the development and delivery of training, tailored to audience at various
levels and business function regarding impact of internal controls &
compliance

·
Co-ordinate
the implementation within the business of new policies, procedures or
controls pertaining to authority and limits as well as access security/master
data

·
Assist
in the implementation of the Group Internal Audit policies and operations
manuals; coordinate the implementation of internal audit strategies,
policies, and procedures.

·
Conduct
monthly review of all functional checklist

Statutory
Compliance

·
Verify
compliance with all the relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. This
calls for regular updates with all the relevant legislation and statutory
requirements affecting the group.

Stakeholder
Management

·
Build
effective working relationships and trust with business partners across the
organization.

·
Operate within the budget for the department

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

·
Part professional
qualification (e.g., CPA(T), ACCA, CISA, CFA, CIA or equivalent) will be an
added advantage.

·
1–3 years relevant
experience in internal audit, risk management, compliance, or assurance,
preferably within the security or related industry.

·
Hands-on expert knowledge
and successful track record of the following:

·
Financial Controls

·
Treasury and credit
controls

·
Financial regulatory
reporting

·
Tax both direct and
indirect taxes.

·
Operational controls

·
Track record of
performing work independently with minimal supervision and meeting stretch
timelines; comfortable to deal with ambiguity and solve problems.

·
Specialized skills in IT
audit, or data analytics audit experience would be an advantage.

·
Audit Plan Execution &
Coverage

·
Risk
Assessment & Control Effectiveness

·
Audit
Report Quality & Timeliness

·
Audit
Recommendations Follow-up & Closure