Internal Audit Manager Jobs at National Forestry Authority (NFA)

Job Title: Internal Audit Manager (1 Position) Re- Advertised

Employer: The National Forestry Authority (NFA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 15th October 2013

Responsibilities:

• Develop and or implement an audit policy and plan according to international, national and NFA audit and accounting standards.
• Ensure that the Executive Director and Board of Directors are aware of activities which should be subjected to internal audit.
• Review and appraise the adequacy and effectiveness of the systems of internal controls and giving an opinion of findings to the management and audit committee of board or full board as the case may be.
• Appraise the relevancy, reliability and integrity of management, financial and operating data and reports
• Review the system established to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and regulations.
• Review means of safeguarding assets and verifying their existence.
• Appraise the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with which resources are employed.
• Assess the adequacy of established systems and procedures.
• Ensure that organizational financial guidelines are followed.
• Provide high level advice to other officers on matters of financial management and accountability.
• Determine audit priorities, work plans, staff allocation and other operational arrangements
• Conduct special assignments and investigations on behalf of the board of directors and management into any matter affecting priority, interests and operating efficiency of National Forestry Authority.

Qualification and Experience:

• Must have a B.COM (Accounting) or BBA (Accounting) degree from a reputable University
• Must posses professional qualifications in ACCA,CPA,CIA
• Must have at least 5 years experience working in an audit environment especially in a
• commercially business oriented environment three(3) of which must be at senior management level
• Should be highly computer literate

How to Apply:

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should submit their applications, copies of academic certificates & transcripts and curriculum vitae giving full details of applicants education, qualifications, experience (with evidence), present salary, three referees, provide postal, email and telephone contacts to:
The Executive Director,
Plot 10/20 Spring Road Nakawa
P.O. Box 70863, Kampala
Tel: 031 – 264035/6 ; 041 – 230365/9
Fax: 0414 230369


N.B: Those who had responded to earlier advertisements and are still interested should
Re - apply.

Internal Auditor at Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS)

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Employer: Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 2nd Oct 2013

Duties and Responsibilities:

1.       Assist in monitoring the business function of PEAS and reporting all material finding and preparing appropriate recommendations for corrective actions. This is achieved by reviewing the system of internal controls in order to determine whether they are adequate and to ensure the following:
• Assets are properly safeguarded and utilised effectively and efficiently
• Financial transactions are properly recorded, summarized and reported
• PEAS and its network of schools are adhering to all laws and regulations

2. The Internal Auditor is also responsible for:

• Notifying the Audit & Risk Manager of internal control weaknesses
• Making audit recommendations to correct these weaknesses and discussing both the problems and the solutions with the supervisor
• Maintaining all financial records/documentation for all audits and reviews performed
• Analysing data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud or lack of compliance with managements policies

3. Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.

4. Avoid the appearance of conflict, all requirements of the Professional Ethics regarding conflicts of interest in employment, purchasing, and other decisions, including solicitation and acceptance of gifts and favours, and submit in a timely fashion the required annual disclosure statement regarding employment and financial

5. Perform any other duties and responsibilities as required alternatives as the supervisor may find appropriate

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should be possess a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. Professional certifications such as CPA and CIA are preferred with a minimum of level
• Familiarity with IIA Standards and the IIA Code of Ethics.
• At least two (2) years auditing and financial reporting/compliance with IFRS experience.
• Experience in budget and financial management
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Very strong computer skills in financial software and Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Well organised, analytical and pays attention to detail
• Communicates effectively in English both orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities
• Flexibility, initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to develop positive professional relationships with a range of people
• A commitment to the PEAS values


How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their applications with a cover letter (paying particular attention to the Person Specification), curriculum vitae, a brief writing sample (unedited by others), and contact information for two professional references to:

The Human Resource Manager.
PEAS Uganda
P.O. Box 23308, Kampala
Plot 2881, Block 216, Ntinda Kisaasi,
Mumbejja Road. Opposite Ndere Centre.
Kampala. Uganda

Or send your application via Email: ugandarecruitment@peas.org.uk,

For further details on vacancies at PEAS visit our website: www.peas.org.uk

NB: Only complete applications will be reviewed, and only qualified candidates will be shortlisted and contacted by email.

NGO Jobs - Audit Manager at World Vision Uganda

Job Title:  Audit Manager

Employer: World Vision Uganda

Duty Station: Kabale, Uganda

Application Deadline: 13th September, 2013.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Planning:
• Develop audit plans for World Vision office based on risk assessments and communicate the audit dates, as appropriate to management.
2. Management of the audit function:
• Manage the audit programs and work practices in compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (SPPIA), the US Government Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAGAS) for US Government funding and World Vision’s financial manual internal audit policies and procedures.

3. Risk management:
• Advise management on the formulation of risk management strategies and policies in all operations areas of the organization

4. Quality assurance:
• Review office financial systems and report on compliance with the WVI financial policies and Generally Accepted Accounting principles and practices.

5. Report Writing:
• Review work papers before reports are issued and issue reports of audit results from internal audits and special investigations carried out by the internal audit function
• Provide summaries of audit results and trends to management regularly and in subsequent audits determine that audit recommendations have been tracked and implemented by management.
 6. Staff supervision and management:
• Provide direction and support to audit team
• Ensure effective implementation of performance management processes within the audit team
• Develop a system to ensure that quality of work done by the internal auditors is regularly reviewed and appraised and corrective action taken where necessary.
• Supervise internal auditors as they conduct performance and procedural audit of all office functions and projects and, when necessary participate in such audits to provide field audit leadership and appraisals.


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant should hold a university degree majoring in Accounting or related or  full Professional accounting qualifications such ACCA, CPA or other internationally recognized accounting qualifications
• Prior auditing experience of at least five years in a recognized organization. Two of these should be at a supervisory level.
• Experience in public accounting will be an added advantage.
• Computer literate with excellent working knowledge of computerized accounting systems. Knowledge of Sun Systems and vision excel is essential
• Possess additional certification in management of United States Government funded projects

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates must send their applications with complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to: wvujobs@wvi.org.  Please address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the email subject line.

Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Principal Internal Auditor Jobs at Busitema University

Job Title: Principal Internal Auditor

Employer: Busitema University

Duty Station: Tororo, Uganda

Application Deadline: 1st Oct 2013


Job Description:

Busitema University is recruiting qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of Principal Internal Auditor


Roles:
• To  assist  the Chief  Internal  Auditor in coordinating the audit  effort  and  resources  towards  provision of assurance  and  consulting  services  designed  to add  value  and
• Improve the university risk management, control and government processes.

Qualifications and Experiences:
• A  master’s  Degree  in accounting and   Finance ,  Business Administration (Accounting  option ) or the  equivalent  with full Professional qualification in Accountancy  obtained from an awarding  institution  recognized by  ICPAU  and working  experience  of at least  6 years  of which 4 should be  in a position  of comparable  responsibility   in a  reputable  organization.
• Membership of  ICPAU  and computer knowledge  of standard  desktop applications is requirements
• Knowledge of computerized  accounting package , possession  of  CIA  and membership to the Institute  of  Internal  Auditors  -Uganda  and  IIA  will be  added  advantages.

How to apply
Please submit three copies of your application, Curriculum Vitae giving full  details  of qualifications , work experience , names  and contacts of three referees, copies of academic  documents  and one passport  Photographs.
Applications with attachments should be addressed to;
The University,
P. O. Box 236
Tororo OR 226 Busia or should be hand delivered at Busitema University Campus
or their  Liaison Office  at  Lincoln  Flats  C4 Makerere  University.

NB: Those  who responded  to the  re-advertised  positions carried  in the  New  Vision  of July  1 2013 , need not re-apply.

Internal Auditor Jobs at Save the Children in Uganda

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Employer: Save the Children

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 6th Sept 2013


Roles and Responsibilities:

• Reporting  to the  Country  Director , the  Internal  Auditor  heads  the  Internal  Audit  functions.
• The  candidate  is responsible  for conducting  internal  & investigative  audits , supporting  the improvement  of internal  policies  and procedures  and  enforcing  compliance  to the  organizational  policies , standards  and procedures .
• The  Internal  Auditor  may be  called  upon  as  and  when  necessary  to support  the  emergency  response  in cases of  humanitarian  crisis.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Minimum  of a Bachelor’s  Degree   in Commerce, Accounting  , Auditing  or other  relevant  field  with  bias  in auditing .
• Must be  a member  of the  Institute  of  Internal  Auditors;
• She must possess  at  least  five  years experience  in middle  level  management  in a large  international  NGO  or  Private  Sector  firm .
• Experience  supporting improvement  of  internal  processes , procedures  and  organizational  delivery  and  impact/quality
• Ability and willingness  to travel  extensively  in country .

How to Apply:

All interested candidates should send their written application letters together with their curriculum vitae, current remuneration including gross salary, copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials to:
The  Director  of Human  Resources  & Administration
Save  the Children
Plot 68/70, Kira  Road ,
P. O. Box  12018, Kampala

Internal Auditor at New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Employer: New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 23rd August 2013



Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare risk-based audit plans for internal audit assignments.
• Perform approved audit procedures and prepare working papers in accordance with departmental guidelines and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IA) standards.
• Identify areas for improvement in the company's governance, risk management and internal controls
• Prepare quality draft internal audit reports.
• Perform special investigations and consulting engagements.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
• The applicant should hold a Bachelors' degree in Information Technology/Business/Science
• Good working knowledge of automated audit software
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills Good communication and report writing skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Two or more years working experience in IT or IT Audit
• CISA qualification will be an added advantage

How to Apply:
All those reeling to work in Uganda’s leading media house, The New Vision, should send applications to:
Chief Human Resources Officer,
The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd.
P.O. Box 9815,
Kampala, Uganda