Job Ref: NMS 2013/20
Job Title: Internal Audit Assistant
Organization: National Medical Stores
Reports to: Internal Auditor
Salary Scale: Grade 6
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
About NMS:
National Medical
Stores is an autonomous Corporation that was established by an Act of
Parliament 1993. Our mandate is to procure, store and distribute medicines and
other medical supplies to public health facilities. Our vision is “A Population
with Adequate and Accessible Quality Medicines and Medical Supplies.” Our
Mission is “To effectively and efficiently supply essential medicines and
medical supplies to public health facilities in Uganda”
Stores is an autonomous Corporation that was established by an Act of
Parliament 1993. Our mandate is to procure, store and distribute medicines and
other medical supplies to public health facilities. Our vision is “A Population
with Adequate and Accessible Quality Medicines and Medical Supplies.” Our
Mission is “To effectively and efficiently supply essential medicines and
medical supplies to public health facilities in Uganda”
Job Summary: The Internal Audit Assistant will carry out
audits of Accounting records and transactions as well as for other systems,
procedures and processes. The duties include analysing evidential data as a
basis for an informed, objective opinion and preparing comprehensive reports.
audits of Accounting records and transactions as well as for other systems,
procedures and processes. The duties include analysing evidential data as a
basis for an informed, objective opinion and preparing comprehensive reports.
Key Duties &
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Carrying out audit of petty cash accountabilities prior to
replenishment and verify payments according to NMS policies and
procedures. - Carrying out audits of stocks receipts, management, dispatch as well
as fleet management reviews, procurement audits, audits of tax
liabilities, and audit assignments as required from time to time. - Carry out substantive tests of accounting, financial and other
information using computerized software. - Carry out audit of recorded transactions related to procurement
tendering & evaluation processes - Prepare audit reports, working papers, schedules & summaries.
With guidance from the internal auditor, determine the direction and
extent of assigned audits. - Prepare the program and establish procedures which may include statistical
sampling and electronic data processing. - Prepare working papers supporting opinions presented in the report
to management. - Exercise professional judgment to determine materiality of findings
and adequacy and effectiveness of the operation. - Assist in the review and evaluation of the overall accounting and
nonaccounting controls of computerised information systems residing on departmental
computers. This requires a conceptual understanding of the departmental
activities in relation to computerised information systems under review. - Discuss deficiencies and recommend corrective actions to improve operations
and reduce costs. - Plan and prepare formal written reports.
- Perform post-audit reviews to determine the extent to which audit recommendations
have been implemented. - Assist in the performance of special reviews requested by Management
and Board of directors. - Maintain knowledge of current accounting and auditing practices
through continuing professional education. - Perform any other related duties incidental to the work described
herein.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should hold an Honour’s degree in commerce or business
Administration specializing in finance, accounting or auditing option from
a recognized University or institution - At least 3 years experience in a similar position with a reputable
organization - Must have an intermediate stage (part II) of a professional Audit/
Accounting qualification such as CIA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA or an
equivalent - Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, demonstrated
reliability and integrity and able to work under pressure and within tight
deadlines - Must have IT knowledge especially in auditing computerized systems
How to Apply:
All interested
candidates should send their via post or hand deliver applications to: The Head
of Human Resource and Support Services, National Medical Stores, Plot 4-12, Nsamizi
Road, P.O Box 16, Entebbe, Uganda.
candidates should send their via post or hand deliver applications to: The Head
of Human Resource and Support Services, National Medical Stores, Plot 4-12, Nsamizi
Road, P.O Box 16, Entebbe, Uganda.
The applications
should include updated CVs that should include names and addresses of the last
two employers with hand written applications indicating the reference number of
the position you are applying for and giving three referees with their full
time telephone contacts, email and postal addresses indicated on the
application letter.
should include updated CVs that should include names and addresses of the last
two employers with hand written applications indicating the reference number of
the position you are applying for and giving three referees with their full
time telephone contacts, email and postal addresses indicated on the
application letter.
Photocopies of the
original academic documents should be attached.
original academic documents should be attached.
Please note that
National Medical Stores reserves the right to verify Photocopies of the
academic documents attached with the relevant awarding institutions to
authenticate their validity. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification. Only candidates who meet the specifications indicated for the
jobs will be contacted.
National Medical Stores reserves the right to verify Photocopies of the
academic documents attached with the relevant awarding institutions to
authenticate their validity. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification. Only candidates who meet the specifications indicated for the
jobs will be contacted.
Deadline: 15th November 2013 by 5PM
NB: National Medical Stores is an equal opportunity employer.
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