Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College: Internal Auditor Recruitment (March 2025)

The Kilimaniaro Christian Medical University College is a constituent College of Tumaini University Makumira, owned by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania. The College trains health professionals for various University awards in clinical, biomedical, and allied health sciences. It currently wishes to recruit competent and committed human resources to fill the following vacant position:

Internal Auditor (1 Post)

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accountancy, Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), Business Administration (major in Accounting) from an accredited Professional College or university, or any other qualification recognized as its equivalent.
• MUST be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA (T) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)).
• Must be registered by the National Board of Accountants and Auditors as a Graduate Accountant (GA).

Working Experience:

• A work experience of at least one year will be an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Analytical/Critical thinking skills
2. Data mining and analysis skills
3. Inquisitiveness
4. Integrity (honest, responsible, and diligent)
5. Professionalism
6. Confidentiality
7. Objectivity
8. Impartiality
9. Dependable and reliable
10. Ability to recognize and respond to diverse thinking styles and learning styles
11. Global mindset
12. Good IT skills
13. Good communication skills
14. Teamwork spirit

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assisting the College Internal Auditor in reviewing the systems of internal control from time to time and suggesting improvements, modifications, or changes.
2. Assisting in executing financial and operational internal audits, including developing and performing specific audit procedures, preparing work papers documenting the audit procedures performed, and communicating audit findings to the Chief Internal Auditor.
3. Ensuring that accepted accounting and audit principles and policies are followed.
4. Evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal accounting procedures and operating systems and controls.
5. Ensuring that the procurement plan, fiscal accountability plan, management operations, and procedures manuals and related documents are adhered to.
6. Reviewing and auditing the financial and para-financial activities of the College and submitting quarterly reports to the Chief Internal Auditor and Provost.
7. Advising the Chief Internal Auditor on the efficient management and control of College finances and assets.
8. Conducting investigations and reporting findings to the Chief Internal Auditor and Provost.
9. Assisting in the preparation of Audit Committee meeting materials and responding to ad-hoc requests.
10. Performing other functions as assigned by the Chief Internal Auditor or other competent College Authority.

Remuneration for the Post: Competitive and attractive package of salary and fringe benefits will be offered to the successful candidate, commensurate with their qualifications and work experience, in accordance with the KCMUCo Schemes of Service, and Staff Regulations and Conditions of Service.

Mode of Application: Applications, enclosing detailed CVs, certified copies of all relevant academic certificates and transcripts (including form IV and VI certificates), names, and addresses of three referees should be sent to the undersigned on or before Friday, 14 March 2025.

• Your application should be sent to the undersigned via e-mail at provost@kcmuco.ac.tz OR by Post or hand-delivery addressed to:

  The Provost
  Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College
  P. O. Box 2240
  Moshi, Tanzania

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be notified and called for an Interview.