EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

                                          EXTERNAL/INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

Background – TANESCO     http://www.tanesco.com

The Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) is focusing on increasing the outreach and service quality of its Energy products for Tanzania people.  Next to its current passion as a leading provider of electricity and to be more efficient customer focused utility for Tanzania and beyond. In order to reach its goals, the Company will, in the coming years invest heavily in its generation, transmission and distribution network, its business systems and human capital.  TANESCO now invites applicants from serious, self-motivated, and honest, hardworking and, committed individuals to fill the under-mentioned post at Head Office.

1.      INFORMATION SYSTEM AUDITOR – 1 POST        Reporting to: Principal Information System Auditor          Reporting Office: Audit Department – Head Office

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Information System auditor is responsible for conducting information technology audits that are designed to add value and improve effectiveness of ICT risk management, controls and governance processes. He/she will also be responsible in providing key inputs to development of ICT annual audit plan.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

     

     He/She will be responsible for:

·     Working together with the financial and operational auditors in performing integrated audits and IS audit reviews.

·     Performing IS audits/internal control reviews of TANESCO information systems

·     Performing follow up-audit reviews to determine the extent to which audit recommendations have been implemented;

·     Providing guidance, training, and assistance to audit staff in using computerized audit techniques such as data analysis tools and audit management software

·     Staying current with technical changes in auditing, data processing, accounting, Utility policies, and Government regulations so that audits are conducted professionally

·     Performing other internal audit related jobs as may be assigned by Internal Audit Management.

Minimum Requirements: 

Education: 

·     Bachelors degree in Information Technology or Computer Science  from accredited college or university with a GPA of 3.5 and above 

·     Must be qualified as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Experience:

·     Minimum of 2-3 years experience in Information system auditing

Key knowledge, skills and Competencies:

·     Considerable skills in assessing the effectiveness of internal controls over key IT risks, identifying significant exposures, analyzing transactions and other management information, and detecting changes in key risks and/or control effectiveness. 

·     Knowledge of management information systems   terminology, concepts, and practices.

·     Skills in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.

·     Experience with Microsoft Office products (i.e. Excel, Word, etc.)

·     Knowledge of the COBIT framework will be an added advantage

·     Good knowledge of data extraction and analysis audit tools (such as ACL).

·     Computer programming skills will be an added advantage.

·     Good team player and a person with integrity

·     Good communication skills (written & spoken in English and Kiswahili ).

2.     TECHNICAL INSPECTOR – 1 POST          Reporting to: Principal Technical Inspector          Reporting Office: Audit Department – Head Office

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Conducting Technical Audits including and without limitation; Meter & billing audits, project management audit, performance & operations audit and inspection of construction materials. The work involves evaluation of controls, governance and risk management process on technical areas.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

He/She will be responsible for:

·     Assessing the effectiveness and compliance to controls over metering; billing and revenue protection processes.

·     Verifying adherence to controls and procedures over operation and maintenance activities on generation, transmission and distribution systems

·     Assessing controls over project management process

·     Ensuring that, Service Lines, Repair and Maintenance; and networks expansion works are carried out in accordance to Engineering Instruction and Approved Technical Standards.

·     Assessing compliance to regulatory rules and regulations, including customer service charter, EWURA, PPA, NEMC, Health and Safety rules, etc.

·     Advising  on technical  education required  on matters  relating to  metering and billing

·     Identifying technical and billing risks and providing key input to development of the annual audit plan

·     Performing audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing documents and process, analyzing evidence, conducting interviews, prepares working papers and documenting audit work.

·     Drafting audit reports expressing opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of controls, over processes under review and develop recommendations for possible improvement or remedial measures

·     Providing or assisting in providing training, coaching, and guidance to internal audit staff in conducting audits and other audit-related issues.

·     Performing related work as may be assigned by Internal Audit management.

Minimum requirements:

Education:

·     Holder of B.S.C (Electrical engineering) from an accredited college or university with a GPA of 3.5 and above

·     Registration with engineering Board and Other professional certification such as CISA, CIA, CPA or ACCA will be an added advantage.

Experience:

·     At least two years of full-time experience in electrical engineering works. Technical auditing will be an added advantage.

Key knowledge, skills and Competencies:

·     Adequate knowledge of and skills in applying Internal Auditing, Engineering and Technical  Principles and Practices,

·     Considerable knowledge of utility industry program, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

·     Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.

·     Adequate skills in application of micro computers including capability in applying Microsoft Office products (i.e. Excel, Word, etc.)

·     Good team player and a person with integrity

·     Good communication skills (written & spoken in English and Kiswahili).

Remuneration and benefits

An attractive package shall be offered commensurate with the skills and experience.  Details will be discussed at the interview; only people who fit the above criteria need apply

Applicants should send a written application giving full details of previous work life history, qualifications and include two work references.  Applications should be addressed to:

Senior Manager Human Resources

TANESCO

PO Box 9024, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Email:  hrg.finance@tanesco.co.tz

Application close date: 31^st October 2013