Chief Internal Auditor at Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT)

The Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT) is a public gaming regulatory institution established under the Gaming Act No. 4 of 2003. Its primary functions are to oversee, monitor, and regulate gaming activities in Tanzania. GBT is seeking to recruit a qualified and competent Tanzanian to fill the following job position:

Qualifications:

• Holder of a Master’s Degree in one of the following fields: Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business Administration (majoring in Accounts or Finance) or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions.
• At least ten (10) years of working experience, with two (2) years in a managerial position.
• Must possess either CPA (T), ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or its equivalent as recognized by the National Board of Accountants and Auditors.
• Registered as Associate Certified Public Accountant or Certified Public Accountant in Public Practice.

Duties:

• Head the Internal Audit Unit.
• Plan, manage, direct, control, and coordinate all audit functions.
• Formulate and present internal audit policies to the Board of Directors for approval, in line with GBT’s regulatory functions.
• Assess potential risk factors and recommend appropriate control measures.
• Prepare and implement an internal audit plan that ensures quality assurance.
• Review and advise on the compliance of operations with relevant laws and GBT policies.
• Validate whether business processes and results of operations are consistent with the established and approved budget.
• Review accounting records and supporting documents to ensure compliance with accounting policies and financial regulations.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal control systems and recommend improvements.
• Identify and recommend policies to ensure that GBT assets are properly accounted for and safeguarded.
• Prepare and submit periodic audit reports to the Board of Directors.
• Conduct and supervise special investigations.
• Mentor, coach, and counsel subordinate staff.
• Undertake other relevant duties as assigned by the Board of Directors or Director General.

Remunerations:

• Attractive remuneration will be offered to the successful candidate as per the GBT’s Salary Scale.

General Conditions:

• The applicant must be a Tanzanian citizen.
• Interested applicants currently employed in the Public Service should route their application through their respective employer.
• The applicant must submit an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) with reliable contacts.
• The application letter must be legible, handwritten, and signed in English.
• The applicant should affix a recent passport-size photo to the application letter.
• The applicant must provide the names and reliable contacts of three reputable referees.
• Certified copies of academic certificates relevant to the respective position must be attached.
• Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by the National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
• Professional certificates from foreign universities and other training institutions should be verified by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) and the National Council for Technical Education (NACTE).