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Internal Auditor job Post
Location: Jobs in Uganda 2021 - 2022
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
UGX
No. of vacancies: 01
Deadline: 20 March 2022
Hiring Organization: Aga Khan Education Services
Job Details:
The position
AKES, Uganda operates schools in Kampala from Pre-School to High School and offers the British National Curriculum (BNC), International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the Uganda National Primary and Secondary Curriculum.
The Internal Auditor will support the Regional Internal Audit Manager (RIAM) in ensuring a dynamic internal audit function in Uganda and broadly in East Africa by playing a fundamental role in developing and implementing the internal audit strategy and audit plans.
Main Responsibilities:
• Formulate a draft Annual Audit Plan for AKES,U in consultation with the RIAM.
• Carry-out assignments as per Audit Plan; including as appropriate any special tasks or projects within AKES, EA as requested by RIAM or Global Head of Internal Audit.
• Undertake evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control systems at various operations and activities of the institution.
• Review of the application and effectiveness of risk management procedures and risk assessment methodologies at various operations and activities of the institution.
• Review of the management of and controls in the information systems.
• Review of the accuracy and reliability of the institution’s accounting records and financial reports.
• Ensure that resources are acquired economically, used efficiently, safeguarded adequately in compliance with applicable laws and/or agreements, budget, and approved policies & procedures.
• Evaluation of compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and effectiveness of existing policies and procedures and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings and recommending cost efficiencies.
• Issue periodic reports timely to the auditee management.
• Assist in conducting the investigations of suspected fraudulent activities and notify the results to the RIAM.
• Ensure that the IAD complies with sound Internal Auditing principles and best practices.
• Work closely, as guided by the RIAM, and liaise with external auditors to avoid duplication.
• Follow-up on implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.
• Develop control checklists for institution policies, procedures, and practices on an ongoing basis.
• Maintain and preserve audit files for each assignment as defined in Internal Audit Policies and Procedures Manual.
Accountable to the RIAM to:
• Report significant issues related to the processes for activities of the institution together with recommendations to improve those processes.
• Provide information on the status and results of the Audit Plan regularly.
The requirements
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Audit and other related fields
• Candidates holding qualification CA, CPA, CMA, or an equivalent will have a definite plus.
• Holder of professional certification such as CIA, CFE, CISA are welcome to apply.
Experience:
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience as an Internal Auditor in a reputable organization.
• Work experience in an educational institution or school will be advantageous
Skills (technical/behavioral):
• Candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and communication skills as well as cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• High degree of professionalism, commitment and integrity
• Proficient in planning, organizing and coordinating
• Cultural awareness, understanding and sensitivity
• Strong leadership skills
• Drive for Results
• Team Player
Ugandan nationals and residents with authorization to work are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application procedure
Use the link below to apply.
https://krb-xjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails
Date Posted: 2022-03-01
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