Job in Uganda - Internal Auditor at Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Employer: Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council

Duty Station: Kampala – Uganda

Application Deadline: 30th March 2016

 Duties and responsibilities

·         Implement and undertake a comprehensive program of audit, risk and assurance with agreed budgets and time scales,

·         Advise Council on matters of financial utilization and accountability,

·         Prepare statutory audit reports and submit to relevant authorities,

·         Follow up on audit recommendations,

·         Conduct manpower audit to ensure conformity with the established policies and guidelines,

·         Audit revenue collections and all monies due to the Council,

·         Audit procurement of goods and services to ensure value for money,

·         Carry out prepayment audits,

·         Identify, develop and document audit issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed

·         Perform other duties incidental to the above assigned from time to time by the supervisor

Qualifications and Working Experience:

·         Must have an Honors Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance, Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution,

·         Must have relevant professional qualification such as ACCA, CIA, and CPA

·     Membership to the certified internal Auditors (CIA) may be of added advantage,

·         Must have at least 3 years relevant working experience in a reputable organization

How to apply:

Please send hard copies of your CV to the Human Resource/ Administrative Officer at the following address:

Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council,

P.O Box 16115,

Plot 6, Lourdel Rd., Wandegeya,

Kampala, Uganda.

Email. registrar@umdpc.com

Credit Analyst at Uganda Ecumenical Church Loan Fund (ECLOF)

Job Title: Credit Analyst

Employer: Uganda Ecumenical Church Loan Fund (ECLOF)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 13^th Feb 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Carries out branch spot checks and monitoring to ensure compliance to ECLOF policies.

·         Analyses branch operations to ensure attainment of productivity and efficient operations.

·         Documents and carries out financial analysis of MSME, Institutional clients, group clients, individual clients and recommends for possible funding.

·         Closely monitors and supervises ECLOF branches on a day to day basis.

·         Management and supervision of operations staff in all the branches

Job requirements:

·         Minimum university degree in Economics, Accounting or Business Administration, management and prolonged experience in credit and/with preferably deposit operations

·         MBA or Post graduate in financial management will be an added advantage.

·         2-3 years working experience in middle management in credit or finance department at supervision level in financial institutions, e.g Banks, MFIs, Credit Institutions and

·         MDIs.

·         Must have a clear understanding of micro finance industry and technology.

·         Must be proficient in Microsoft applications and various software applications in rating and financial analysis.

How to Apply:L

Interested applicants for the above positions should send in their applications addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, marked with position of interest in the upper right hand corner of the envelopE. It should include a cover letter, copies of academic certificates, detailed CV, submitted to the administrator, ECLOF-Uganda, P. O. Box 22886, Kampala, Kati House Building, ground Floor, Plot 2 Kyaggwe Road.

For any inquiries please call 0414-344249.

Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.

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.

Internal Audit Assistant Careers at Britania Allied Industries Ltd in Uganda

Job Title: Internal Audit Assistant

Employer: Britania Allied Industries Ltd

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 30 Jan 2015

Job Description:


Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducting Internal Control evaluation and risk assessment to identify loopholes and areas requiring management intervention to prevent frauds, embezzlements, misappropriations, misuse and wastage and ensuring that objectives of the organization are achieved economically, efficiently and effectively;
• Assist in the preparation of special reports when asked for by the management on various aspects of financial management, including asset management and security, financial reporting, decision support systems, management Information systems;
• Facilitating in undertaking periodic reviews and annual audit of financial transactions as per the organization requirements.
• Assisting the finance department in preparation SOPs in critical areas like meeting financial obligations under procurements and the process itself. Specifying internal checks including preaudit checks, adherence to policies procedures and compliance with rules, laws and regulations to ensure that payments to suppliers and other entities are made by them in accordance with the stipulated guidelines
• Ensuring that systems exist for generation of accurate and reliable financial and other Information;
• Prepares, analyzes and reconciles and conducts verification regarding accounts being examined.
• Conducts surprise cash counts on company funds as required
• Gathers, verifies and analyses monthly sales reports, contracts and other related documents
• Conducts system review to assess its effectiveness and efficiency and recommends necessary actions to improve deficient conditions
• Witnesses inventory taking of company’s fixed assets and supplies on quarterly and annual basis.
• Submits audit observations and recommendations to the supervisor for review and evaluation.
• Conducting any other related tasks that may be assigned by the management

Qualifications and experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’ Degree in one of these fields: Accounting, Finance, Audit, Economics, Commerce or Business Administration
. • Audit experience of between 1 – 3 years is required
• At least 2 years’ experience in accounting
Skills and competencies:
• The candidate should have skills and ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommend solutions.
• Should have good interpersonal skills, excellent communication and report writing skills and should have the ability to work independently.
• He/ she should have working knowledge of IT systems and MS office especially Excel.

How to Apply:

Suitably qualified candidates should submit letters of application specifying their field of study together with a C.V, contact number (s), copies of relevant certificates, names and details of three references to the undersigned not later than 30th January 2015.
The Human Resource Manager Britania Allied Industries Ltd. P.O Box 7158, Kampala

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Jobs at Movit Products in Uganda - Internal Auditor

Job Title:  Internal Auditor

Employer: Movit Products

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 24th  Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The incumbent will carry out internal audits of all functional units to assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the established internal controls, processes, systems, policies and procedures.
• Identify key areas of risk within the organisation and propose appropriate controls to mitigate the risks.
• Regularly review the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of financial information and other disclosures such as PAYE and NSSF
• Discuss audit findings and recommendations with line managers and report significant issues
• Prepare audit reports in line with the approved audit plan.
• Actively monitor the timely implementation of the management actions recommended in the audit reports.
• Actively participate in the preparation of annual plan.
• Participate in the coordination of external audits and follow up on their recommendations to ensure implementation
• Carry out adhoc investigations into frauds and forgeries and any ither malfeasances
• Conduct risk assessment of assigned department or functional area in established/required timeline
• Quickly respond and attend to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. staffs and provide information reports)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The Internal Auditor should hold a degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
• Possess Part II of a professional qualification like ACCA or CPA.
• At least three years’ experience in a similar position
• Comprehensive knowledge on Internal audit, COSO, internal controls, compliance and risk management
• Working knowledge of Audit techniques (work programs, tests, sampling, documentation and reports)
• Possess excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changes quickly.
• High degree of objectivity, integrity and confidentiality

How to Apply:

All candidates who meet the above specifications should send their applications with relevant academic credentials and a detailed CV having contacts of three referees to the:
Human Resource Manager,
P.O. Box 27109, Kampala. Uganda

Internal Audit Officer Opportunity Career at National Housing and Construction Company Limited (NHCC) in Uganda

Job Title:  Internal Audit Officer

Employer: National Housing and Construction Company Limited (NHCC)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 16th Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regularly examine NHCCL’s operations to ensure that all Company assets are properly recorded and safeguarded, as per NHCCL’s financial regulations.
• Conduct control risk self-assessments (CRSA) in all departments in NHCCL, as per NHCCL Risk Management strategy and Departmental procedures.
• Provide  independent  assurance  on  the  effectiveness  of  the  processes  put  in  place  by Management to manage the risk of fraud, as per the NHCCL Fraud Policy.
• Plan and formulate audit programs based on systematically identified and assessed risks, in line with  the  Internal  Audit  plan,  Internal  Audit  Charter  and  International  Internal  Auditing Standards.
• Carry out systems audits of all NHCCL operations in line with the Internal Audit plan, Internal Audit Charter and International Internal Auditing Standards and other best practices.
• Perform compliance tests to ensure that operational and financial processes are executed in line with NHCCL policies and regulations, as well as applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepare  audit  reports  and  submit  them  to  the  Head  of  Department  (Internal  Audit)  and Management, in line with NHCCL Internal Audit Policies and Procedures.
• Expeditiously follow up all recommendations on audit findings, as per NHCCL’s guidelines.
• Ascertain the reliability of information systems (input, process and output), and ensure that all computerized systems comply with statutory regulations and generally accepted accounting principles, adequate financial controls, established Company plans  and  procedures, system security policies and effective systems development guidelines.
• Perform any other duties as may, from time to time, be assigned by relevant authority.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal applicants for the Internal Audit Officer Job should hold good Degrees in Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting or Finance), or a closely related and relevant field, from a recognized University.
• Accountancy or Internal Auditing professional qualification, such as ACCA, CPA, CIA, or CISA, is a must.
• Good working knowledge of the standards of the International Professional Practices Framework as issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors is essential.
• Computer proficiency  in  application  of  audit-related Software  and  MS  Office  Package  (Word,  Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and related packages, is essential.
• Working knowledge of Navision Software system shall be an added advantage.
• At least five years’ working experience, three or which as an Internal Auditor or in a similar position, in a large and reputable public or private sector organization.
• Significant experience in working with reputable housing-related public, or private sector organizations shall be an added advantage.
• Proven negotiation and communication skills.
• Highly results-oriented.
• Proven presentation and reporting abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and human relations skills, as well as a team-player.
• Analytical, accuracy and judgemental skills.
• Proven coordination and networking skills.
• Good IT and computer proficiency skills.
• Maturity, high ethics and integrity.
• A confident, independent, articulate and reliable personality.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and for long hours.
• Possess the ability to deliver high quality outputs with minimal supervision.

How to Apply:

All interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications clearly marked “Application for the position of Internal Audit Officer and accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of testimonials & three professional referees should be addressed to;

The Chief Human Resource Officer,
Plot 5, 7th Street, Industrial Area,
P.O. Box 659,
Kampala, Uganda.

Or
Email to: info@nhcc.co.ug