(REF: EAC/HR/2016-17/21)
The East African Community is a regional intergovernmental organization
comprising the Republic of Burundi, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic
of Rwanda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Republic of South Sudan and
the Republic of Uganda with its Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.
The EAC mission is to widen and deepen economic, political, social and
cultural integration to improve the quality of life of the people of
East Africa through increased competitiveness, value added production,
trade and investments.
This is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated and result-driven
professionals who are citizens of East African Community Partner States
(Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, South Sudan and Uganda) to apply for
the following position tenable at East African Community-Secretariat:
Organ / Institution: The Secretariat
Duty Station: Arusha, Tanzania
Job Grade: P1
Job reports to: Principal Internal Auditor
Job Purpose:
To conduct independent risk-based internal audits of the EAC Organs and
Institutions projects and programmes so as to identify any weaknesses
and in consultation with the auditor-in-charge propose recommendations
for improvement.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. To assist in planning for normal, snap and follow-up reviews and
carry out the fieldwork once plan is approved by the Principal
Internal Auditor.
2. Carry out audit procedures for any segment of an audit under
supervision from the auditor-in-charge.
3. Interpret results of audit work performed, determine internal
control weaknesses, and propose recommendations for consideration by
the auditor-in-charge.
4. Properly document work performed and drawing conclusions based on
the objective of carrying out the work.
5. Maintain current and permanent audit files.
6. Continue professional development through on-the-job training,
self-study, and internal and external audit courses as they become
available.
7. To analyze and document audit findings in accordance with
International standards for Professional Practices of Internal
Auditing issued by the institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
8. Carry out audit of donor funds and projects to ensure strict
adherence of the terms of project/financing agreements.
9. Carry out special audits and investigations as may be directed by
head of internal audit and management.
10. To prepare the audit reports.
11. To identify gaps and propose for consideration desirable updates to
the audit programs and audit manual to the Principal Internal Audit.
12. Other duties as assigned by the Head of Internal Audit.
Qualifications and Experience:
-Possess a first degree in business or economics, with specialty in
accounting or related discipline from a recognized university.
-Must possess a professional Accounting Qualification such as ACCA, CPA
(U), CPA (K), CPA (T) and or any other relevant Professional
-Qualification in Similar Field.
-Minimum five (5) years audit experience with knowledge in accounting
-principles, audit techniques, Internal Auditing standards.
-Experience using computer aided audit techniques will be added Advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
- Knowledge and experience in using any of the accounting packages;
Advanced skills in using MS Office packages (Word, Advanced Excel,
PowerPoint);
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and
presentation);
-Advanced level of organization and planning skills;
- Excellent analytical and numerical, and investigative skills;
- Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards .
Education Qualifications and Relevant Working Experience:
Education Qualifications:
All candidates applying must have qualifications that are recognized by
the relevant national accreditation body in their respective Partner
State. This condition is applicable for locally and internationally
attained qualifications.
All professions that require registration with the specific professional
bodies will be expected to do so in compliance with the requirements of
their respective Partner States.
*Relevant Working Experience:*
Internship, training and apprenticeship will not be considered as
relevant work experience.
Eligibility:
Applicants from all Six Partner States are eligible to apply for the
position.
Terms and Conditions of Service:
The position is tenable for a contract of five (5) years renewable once
and is subject to the application of the EAC Quota System.
Fringe Benefits:
This post offers attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance,
transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and
insurance cover.
Equal Opportunity:
The EAC is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, female candidates
are particularly encouraged to apply. EAC will only respond to those
candidates who strictly meet the set requirements.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates who meet the qualification and experience
requirements for the above mentioned positions are advised to send their
applications, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic
certificates, names and contact details of three referees, and copy of
National Identity Card, or Birth Certificate or Passport showing date of
birth.
Please quote the respective reference number on both the application
letter and envelope. For electronic submission, please quote the
respective reference number on the subject of the email and send to the
address given below.
Applications should be submitted to the address below not later than
Monday, 9th January 2017.
Please note:
1. You may submit your application either electronically or in hard
copy but not both.
2. Applications which do not: indicate nationality and age; the
reference number; or have an application letter attached; have
certified copies of their academic degrees and other professional
Certificates; or fail to provide three referees will be disqualified.
3. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
4. EAC Staff Rules and Regulations precludes considerations of
applicants above 55 years of age.
Please note that EAC does not require candidates to pay money for the
recruitment process. All invitations for interviews will be done in writing.
The Secretary General
East African Community
P. o Box 1096
Arusha - Tanzania.
Tel: +255 27 2162100
Fax: +255 27 2162190
E-mail:vacancies@eachq.org
Website : www.eac.int
Application Deadline:
Monday, 9 January 2017 - 5:00pm