Assistant Internal Auditor – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Our client in the security sector, with operations across the East African region, is seeking an Assistant Internal Auditor to join their team in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

This role is responsible for supporting internal controls, risk management, and compliance, including auditing financial, operational, and IT processes. The position reports to the Group Internal Auditor & Managing Director and offers excellent career development opportunities within a fast-growing multinational organization. The role is based in Dar es Salaam, and the ideal candidate must be a Tanzanian national.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct enterprise and process-based risk assessments, identifying gaps and emerging risks.

  • Assist in planning and executing risk-based audits across financial, operational, IT, and compliance areas.

  • Perform audit procedures, walkthroughs, and interviews to evaluate efficiency, controls, and operational effectiveness.

  • Follow up on audit recommendations and track closure of issues from audits, investigations, or inspections.

  • Conduct forensic audits and investigations for fraud, losses, or irregularities, and maintain process documentation.

  • Ensure compliance with legislation, regulatory requirements, internal policies, and build strong stakeholder relationships.

Key Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.

  • Professional qualification (CPA(T), ACCA, CISA, CFA, CIA) is an advantage.

  • 1–3 years in internal audit, risk management, compliance, or assurance (preferably in security or related industry).

  • Experience with financial controls, treasury and credit controls, regulatory reporting, tax compliance, and operational audits.

  • IT audit or data analytics experience is advantageous.

  • Ability to work independently, meet tight deadlines and Flexible to travel across East Africa

 

 

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Salary: Monthly Gross Salary: TZS 750,000 – 900,000 (Approx 273USD)
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Career Level: Junior Level
Job Type: Full-Time
Deadline for applications: 15/05/2026