Sos Children's Villages Internal Auditor Jobs in Tanzania

Sos Children's Villages Internal Auditor Jobs in Tanzania


Job Details

  • Sos Children's Villages Tanzania is a local non-government organization affiliated to Sos Children's Villages International, a worldwide child care organization that provides orphaned and destitute children with a permanent home and educational opportunities.

  • Established 60 years ago, SOS Children's Villages International the umbrella organization, currently has Children's Villages and other projects in 135 countries around the world. Globally, it runs the SOS Children's Village Programme which has two main arms, i.e.

  • Family Based Care based at SOS Children's Villages and Family Strengthening Programmes supporting families in local communities.

  • SOS has been working in the United Republic of Tanzania since 1991, and implements its programs in the following locations Zanzibar, Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Mwanza and Iringa. .

    Roles and responsibilities

    • Maintain and follow the SOS-Kinderdorf International auditing policy and procedure guidelines and accepted auditing

    • standards, prepares and submits Internal audit procedures for the approval of the SOS Tanzania Board of Trustees with prior information of SOS Tanzania Management with input from the IOR ESAF regional internal audit team.

    • Lead the review and appraisal of the system of internal control within the National Office to give reasonable assurance on adherence to accepted standards, policies, procedures, and legal requirements. It is the management mandate and responsibility to design and put in place policies and procedures, the role of the internal auditor is to identify lacking policies and procedures and advise management for development and provide input and feedback on those organizational policies and procedures.

    • Develop an internal audit charter, annual audit plan, audit programs, audit engagement letters and update them when required.

    • Prepare an individual work plan and share with the supervisor for approval on an annual basis.

    • Regular review and verifying the existence and adequacy of internal control systems in place to safeguard organizational assets to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in operations and ensure SOS Tanzania is operating within government regulations.

    • Carries out planned auditing activities in the various functions and programs of SOS Tanzania to ensure adherence to policies, regulations and procedures in the execution of the respective tasks including employment, promotion, transfer, etc. of personnel, concluding of contracts, purchases, accounting practices, etc.

    • Examines and ensures the accuracy and completeness of financial and accounting reports.

    • Checks and ensures the reconciliation of bank statements and book balances.

    • Counts cash to ensure the existence of balance as per record in a surprised manner.

    • Examines and ensures the existence and proper use of property.’

    • Checks whether purchase and contract agreements are made in accordance with the policies, regulations and procedures of SOS-CVT/Z.

    • Checks and ensures that the sponsorship money gift is administered as per the policy, regulations and procedure therein.

    • Examines personnel matters, including employment, promotion, transfer,
    leave, etc. to ensure adherence to SOS Tanzania personnel policies and procedures.

    • Provides an advisory role as required for programs in establishing internal control system policy, regulation and procedural issues.

    • Assesses external auditor's comments and suggestions and makes sure necessary adjustments, corrections and amendments are made as suggested.

    • Compiles and submit internal audit reports with necessary suggestions and recommendations for improvements.

    • Formulate, presents for Board's approval and implements audit long term and short term plans and policies of the Audit Section which is in line with SOS functions.

    • Reviews and reports on proper control over receipts, custody and utilization of all financial resources.

    • Be responsible for the audit of SOS Children's Villages Accounts and submits to the Audit Committee and National Director a report in every three months of a financial year.

    • Undertake special assignments, including investigating fraud on duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud, and non-compliance with country laws, Government regulations, a statutory requirements in areas including but not limited to taxation laws, employment and Labour Relations Act, 2004 and any other applicable local requirements and advise the National Director and the Board of Trustees.

    • In addition to carry any other functions assigned to him by the Board of Trustees or National Director on assignments that do not affect the independence of the auditor.

    • Support and involve in the regional internal audit exercise

    Knowledge, skills and abilities

  • The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from reputable institution

    • A professional certification (CPA) in a similar field and additional trainings in Auditing will be an added advantage

    • At least 6 years relevant working experience in Accounting and Auditing from a reputable organisation/setting preferably in an NGO will be of great advantage.

    • Good knowledge and sound understanding of the Internal Auditors International

    • Professional Practices and Audit I standards.

    • Must have good analytical thinking skills.

    • Must have sound judgment and exercise the principle of confidentiality at all times.

    • Ability to work well in a team composed of people with diverse cultural and disciplinary backgrounds.

    • S/he should have strong leadership and good communication skills.

    • The ideal candidate must be self-motivated, able to initiate new ideas and willing to travel across our project locations from time to time.

    • Additional experience in administration, finance and accounting, procurement, HR is an asset.

    How to Apply

  • To apply for this position, send your application by letter or email describing how your experience, qualifications and competencies make you the right candidate for this position Enclose a detailed updated CV, copies of academic & professional certificates, a passport size photo, telephone contacts and details of at least 3 referees to reach us to:

    The National Director
    Sos Children's Villages Tanzania
    P. O. Box 80462 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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