Joyce Christopher
Dodoma
Summary
Joyce holds a Master’s degree of the Business Administration and CPA (T) as Associate Certified Public Accountant registered with the National Board of Accountants and Auditors of Tanzania and the Institute of Internal Auditors. Joyce is Chief Internal Auditor and accountant with a proven record of accomplishment in the private and public sector over 20 years of progressive working experience in field. Joyce possesses extensive experience in auditing, accounting, and advisory services and risk management accumulated over the twenty years period she has been in working.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Internal Auditor
Ministry of Information & Communications Technology
08.2019 - Current
- Participated in cross-functional projects with other departments, providing expert advice on internal controls and risk mitigation strategies specifically on the Digital Tanzania Project financed by the World Bank
- Reduced operational risks through regular audits, identification of process gaps, and providing actionable recommendations.
- Safeguarded company assets by identifying areas of potential loss or misappropriation during audits, recommending corrective actions as necessary.
- Structured annual audit plans taking into account the organization''s strategic objectives, risk factors, regulatory requirements, as well as input from various stakeholders including management teams and Audit Committee at all levels within the Ministry
- Coordinated preparation of action plan for implementation of the Controller and Auditor General to ensure management take timely actions
- Conducted review of annual plans and quarterly report from the Institutions under the Ministry and provide recommendations and directives for improvements
- Reviewed and reported the the reliability and integrity of financial and operating data so that information provided allows for the preparation of accurate financial statements and other reports for the information of the Ministry and public as required by legislation
- Improved internal control systems by collaborating with management to design and implement robust policies and procedures.
- Promoted a strong culture of compliance within the organization by conducting training sessions on internal controls and risk management.
- Assisted external auditors in their work as needed; collaborating closely with them helped maintain cooperative relationships between both parties involved in the auditing process.
- Ensured timely completion of audits as per set deadlines while maintaining high-quality documentation supporting observations made during the process.
- Mentored junior members of the audit team; fostered a collaborative work environment encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous learning among colleagues.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization to facilitate open communication channels for addressing concerns related to governance, risk, and control issues.
- Collaborated with Chief Accountant to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
Principal Internal Auditor
Tanzania Commission for AIDS
01.2013 - Current
- Represent the Chief Internal auditor in different meetings including management meeting
- Reviewed and advised the Commission on compliance of existing laws and Government guidelines
- Evaluated and reported on budget performance, risk management process on the proper implementation of mitigation actions. evaluated on effectiveness of the internal control and advise on the improvements
- Prepared quarterly internal audit report and submit to the Chief Internal Auditor
- Participated in budget preparation and nnual review of financial records and financial statements
- Prepared strategic internal audit and annual internal audit plan basing on the risks identified and assessed
- Conducted consulting assignments as requested by the management and audit committee
- Followed up on the implementation of the internal audit and external audit recommendations and coordinated preparation of the action plan on the implementation
- Capacity building to HIV and AIDS implementers on the management and auditing of the HIV/AIDS resources
- Assisted the Chief Internal Auditor reviewing internal audit reports performed by other internal audit staff
- Acted as Chief internal auditor for 18 months from January, 2015 to June, 2016 and supervising internal audit activity of the Commission
Senior Internal Auditor/Fiduciary coordinator
Ministry of Water
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Consolidated and preparation of quarterly Internal audit reports from water sector programs implementers
- Coordination of water sector financial management issues for components and coordination of auditing of Water Sector program both technical, operations and financial audit
- Follow up on the implementation of external and internal audit recommendations
- Leading audit team in different audit assignment
- Preparation of annual audit plan
- Preparation of audit programs and auditing of departments under the Ministry
- Preparation of quarterly interim financial reports and financial statements of the water sector program as per World Bank requirements
- Coordination water sector financial management and auditing issues to all components, water authorities, basins and local government authorities
- Conducted quarterly review of water sector management information system to ensure data are timely entered into the system by all water sector implementers
- Capacity building to water sector implementers on issues related to fiduciary
- Monitoring, and follow up of implementation of agreed action and raised matters
Internal Auditor
Ministry of Education and vocational Training
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Reporting to Chief Internal Auditor responsible for auditing of Ministry’s departments and Institutions, preparation of the annual internal audit plan and audit program
- Coaching of other internal auditors on audit process and leading different audit teams
Internal auditor
Ministry of Finance
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Reporting to Chief Internal auditor responsible for coordination of training of internal auditors from all Ministries, Departments, and independent agencies
- Also, undertakings special and normal auditing
Senior accountant
University of Dar es Salaam Computing Centre Ltd
01.2004 - 09.2007
- Reporting to Finance Manager responsible for preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports and all financial management issues of the organization
- Manage the external audit and ensure their requirements are timely attended
- Heading costing section
- Preparation of fixed asset register
- Posting of expenditures for head office and from 4 branches
- Writing of cheques for payment
- Preparation of company payroll through spread sheet
- Ensuring that PAYE are submitted to TRA before 7th of the following month and submission of monthly employee NSSF, PPF
- Preparation of annual return P9 and P10 and submit to TRA before 31st Jan
- Maintaining creditors schedule and give status to management
- Preparation of debtors ledger and creditors ledger
- Preparation of monthly cash book
- Participating in preparation of final accounts
- Processing telegraphic transfer through banks
- Dealing with transfer of fund to up country branches
- Management of staff imprest, staff advance and staff loans
- Managing global fund project financial issues
- Signatory to the company bank accounts
- Supervising 5 accounts staffs
- Monthly reconciliation of more than 10 company bank accounts
- Preparation of monthly financial performance report basing on standards for management meeting
- Preparation of quarterly financial performance report and cash flow for board meeting
- Preparation of company financial statement i.e from Trial balance, Income statement, Balance sheet and cash flow for the year 2006/2007 and presented to external auditors before 30/09/2007 for audit
- Answering all external audit queries for the year 2006/2007 accurately and on time
- Reviewing all transaction entered in the Tally accounting package and give feedback to management
- Processing bank guarantee letters
- Participating in budgeting preparation
- Manage the CIDA SAREC Project
- Sometimes acting as Finance manager when he was absent
Assistant accountant
Ace Audit control and Expertise Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Reporting to Chief Accountant responsible with the following duties:
- Receiving and accounting properly for all the cash from customers
- Issuing of bona fide receipts for cash and cheque received from customers
- Reconciliation of actual amount of cash received with receipt book totals
- Keep in safe custody all moneys received under lock and key and transfer it to cashier for daily banking
- Maintain adequate and accurate records of cheques received
- Ensure that all work order forms are completed daily
- Keeping of book copies of used receipts under custody
- Handling over of cash to cashier by using a handling over register, and
- Making sure that all unused receipts are kept under lock and key
Education
Review Class For Certified Fraud Examiners - Fraud Examination
Kepler Academy
06.2025
Masters of Business Administration -
University of Dar es Salaam
01.2011
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Dar es Salaam
01.2002
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education -
Shinyanga Commercial Institute
01.1998
Certificate of Secondary Education -
Taqwa Secondary School
01.1995
Skills
- Proficiency in computers and Microsoft Office
- Accounting packages (eg, Tally and muse)
- Audit Planning
- Enterprise risk management
- Internal Controls
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- General accounting
- Team Building and Leadership
Affiliations
- National Board of Accountants and Auditors
- The Institute of Internal Auditors
Languages
Swahili
English
Keyqualificationsandexperience
Joyce holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and is a CPA (T) as an Associate Certified Public Accountant registered with the National Board of Accountants and Auditors of Tanzania. She has over 15 years of experience in internal auditing and accounting in both the private and public sectors., Principal Internal Auditor, Tanzania Commission for AIDS (TACAIDS), 2013 to date, Acting Chief Internal Auditor, Tanzania Commission for AIDS (TACAIDS), 01/2015 - 06/2016, Senior Internal Auditor/Fiduciary Coordinator, Ministry of Water, 2010 - 2013, Internal Auditor, Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, 2009 - 2010, Internal Auditor, Ministry of Finance, 2007 - 2009, Senior Accountant, University of Dar es Salaam Computing Centre Ltd, 2004 - 2007, Assistant Accountant, Ace Audit Control and Expertise Ltd, 2002 - 2003
Trainingandworkshops
- Training on procurement auditing, PPRA, 10/2009
- Training on International Public Sector Accounting standards - IPSAS, 07/2012
- Workshop on value for money auditing, 12/2013
- Seminar on review of financial statements for audit committee members, 03/2014
- Training on performance auditing, 08/2016
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Tanzania
- Date of Birth: 05/06/77
- Gender: Female
- Marital Status: Divorced
References
- Dr. Justus Rwetabula, Director for Urban and Water Department, Ministry of Water, P.O.BOX 9153, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, +255753277247, jrwetabu2@yahoo.com
- Ms. Christine Mbonya, Director of Finance, P.O.BOX 65455, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, +255787178153, mbonyachristine@gmail.com
- Dr. Respickius Casmir, Senior Lecturer, College of Business Education, P.O.BOX 1968, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, +255784613198, rescasmir@gmail.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Watching movies
- Listening to gospel music
listening to gospel songs and watching football
when i listen gospel songs i fell like healing of something and close to God more relaxed after a day work and when i watch football game i enjoy a lot
Timeline
Chief Internal Auditor
Ministry of Information & Communications Technology
08.2019 - Current
Principal Internal Auditor
Tanzania Commission for AIDS
01.2013 - Current
Senior Internal Auditor/Fiduciary coordinator
Ministry of Water
01.2010 - 01.2013
Internal Auditor
Ministry of Education and vocational Training
01.2009 - 01.2010
Internal auditor
Ministry of Finance
01.2007 - 01.2009
Senior accountant
University of Dar es Salaam Computing Centre Ltd
01.2004 - 09.2007
Assistant accountant
Ace Audit control and Expertise Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2003
Masters of Business Administration -
University of Dar es Salaam
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Dar es Salaam
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education -
Shinyanga Commercial Institute
Certificate of Secondary Education -
Taqwa Secondary School
Review Class For Certified Fraud Examiners - Fraud Examination
Kepler Academy
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