Audit Assistant Careers in Uganda at National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)

Job Title: Audit Assistant

Employer: National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 15^th Feb 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Reports to the Internal Auditor;

·         Handles the day to day internal audit matters;

·         Assists in planning and scheduling of business activities in the IA unit;

·         Assists in the determining the adequacy of NCHE Secretariat’s network of risk management, control and governance processes as designed and represented by management;

·         Assists in determining whether resources are acquired economically, used efficiently, accounted for accurately, and protected adequately by NCHE Secretariat;

·         Assists in the reviews of the reliability and integrity of financial and operating information and the means used to identity, classify and report such information;

·         Assists in the reviews of systems established to ensure compliance with policies, plans, procedure and regulations laid down by Council as well as the Laws of

·         Uganda;

·         Assists in carrying out special investigations, management consultancy and independent reviews in areas related to fraud control, risk management, safety and security and other areas as determined by the Audit Committee;

·         Carries out any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the superiors.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

·         Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from a recognized University and must be working towards attaining a chartered accountant status with audit specialty;

·         Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of financial auditing in a reputable institution;

·         Must be ICT literate;

·         Must have good communication and interpersonal skills;

·         Knowledge of financial management in higher education institutions is desirable.

Expected Outputs:

·         Audit reports;

·         Work activity plans;

·         Unit evaluation reports showing targets achieved;

·         Risk assessment reports;

Salary: National Council for Higher Education will offer an attractive package to the successful candidates.

How to apply: 

Qualified candidates should submit seven (7) copies of: a hand written application letter; an up to date and detailed CV including names and contacts of three credible referees; copies of academic qualifications; and any other relevant documents. The deadline for receiving applications is two weeks from the date of this advert. Applications should be submitted during office hours (9.00am – 5.00pm) to:

The Executive Director National Council for Higher Education

Plot 34, Cavers Crescent

P. O. Box 76, Kyambogo, Uganda, East Africa.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.