Senior Audit Officer Job Vacancy at BRAC Tanzania

Senior Audit Officer Job Vacancy at BRAC Tanzania

Job Title: Senior Audit Officer
Location: Mwanza
Employment Type: Contractual
Salary: Negotiable

Job Purpose:
To support the mission of the Internal Audit function by enhancing and protecting organizational value through the provision of risk-based, objective assurance, advisory, and insight services.

Key Responsibilities:
Assist in preparing the annual internal audit plan in coordination with the Internal Audit Manager and contribute to its successful implementation.
Conduct risk-based audits in regional offices and field locations in line with the approved audit plan.
Prepare and submit timely audit reports to the Internal Audit Manager, including progress updates and field observations.
Participate in special assignments such as investigations, reviews, and spot checks in response to identified risks or management requests.
Document, evaluate, and test systems and controls to determine their adequacy and effectiveness—ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, reliability and integrity of information, and safeguarding of assets.
Conduct entry and exit meetings with auditees and management to discuss audit planning, execution, and conclusions, as well as to present and agree on audit observations, root causes, recommendations, and corrective actions with clear timelines and responsible personnel.
Prepare comprehensive and well-documented audit working papers, observations, and draft reports.
Prepare and submit periodic (monthly or quarterly) summary reports on audit progress, key issues identified, and recommendations to the Internal Audit Manager.
Discuss significant risks and audit findings with the Head of Internal Audit and the Internal Audit Manager.
Carry out annual physical asset and inventory verification exercises across all offices.
Actively participate in training and capacity-building sessions organized by the Internal Audit Department.
Undertake any other tasks assigned by the Internal Audit Manager or Head of Internal Audit that contribute to the objectives of the audit function.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

Ensure the safety of team members from harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program’s safeguarding objectives.
Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding, contributing to the establishment of a safe working environment.
Practice, promote, and endorse safeguarding policies among team members, ensuring the implementation of safeguarding standards in all activities.
Follow safeguarding reporting procedures in the event of any reportable incident and encourage others to do the same.
Understand, implement, and promote BRAC’s safeguarding policies and standards.
Ensure all audit activities consider safeguarding principles and standards.
Report safeguarding concerns as per established protocols and encourage team members to do likewise.

Required Experience:

At least 2 years of relevant experience in internal auditing, preferably within donor-funded or NGO environments.
Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, or ACCA will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, Auditing, Finance, Risk, Compliance, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related discipline from a recognized University/Institution.
Proven knowledge of auditing standards, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations.
Knowledge of donor-funded projects and compliance requirements.
High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
Sound independent judgment, confidence, and integrity.
Computer literate with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to manipulate large datasets and compile detailed reports.
Excellent understanding of internal control systems and risk-based auditing approaches.
Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills with the ability to produce clear, well-composed reports.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary to: bimcf.tanzania@brac.or.tz.

Please mention the name of the position in the subject line.
Only complete applications will be accepted, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline: 14th November 2025

Commitment to Safeguarding:

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. BRAC conducts extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct, and criminal records. Safeguarding values are integrated into the Performance Management System.

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer.