Head of Internal Audit at Dangote Cement Plc – Mtwara, Tanzania 2026

Employer: Dangote Cement Plc
Job Position: Head of Internal Audit
Location: Mtwara, Tanzania
Industry: Cement Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Salary: Negotiable
Application Deadline: 27 October 2026

Job Overview

Dangote Cement Plc is advertising a senior leadership opportunity for the position of Head of Internal Audit, based in Mtwara, Tanzania.

The role is responsible for leading the internal audit function to support compliance, risk management and corporate governance across the company's operations in Mtwara.

The position is intended for an experienced audit professional with substantial leadership experience and the professional qualifications required to oversee a complex internal audit function.

Role Overview

The Head of Internal Audit will lead the internal audit function, with particular attention to:

• Organisational compliance.

• Enterprise and operational risk management.

• Governance across operations in Mtwara.

The employer's advertisement does not provide a detailed list of day-to-day responsibilities beyond this role overview. Specific reporting relationships, audit planning duties and team-management expectations should be confirmed with the employer.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.

Professional Certification

At least one of the following professional certifications is mandatory:

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Professional Experience

• Minimum 20 years of auditing experience.

• At least 5 years in an executive leadership role.

Additional Advantage

• Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Ideal Candidate Profile

The position is intended for a senior audit professional capable of leading an internal audit function and supporting compliance, risk management and governance.

Applicants should clearly demonstrate how their professional qualifications, auditing experience and executive leadership background meet the advertised requirements.

Salary and Employment Conditions

Salary: Negotiable.

Employment Type: Full-time.

Work Location: Mtwara, Tanzania.

Additional compensation and benefits are not specified in the recruitment poster.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the advertised requirements should submit their applications using the employer's published recruitment channels.

Application by Email: or via 

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Suggested Email Subject: Application – Head of Internal Audit – Mtwara 2026

Application Deadline: 27 October 2026

Applicants should verify the application instructions and required documentation on the employer's official careers page before submission.

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