Job Title: Internal
Auditor
Auditor
Organisation: NARO Retirement Benefits Scheme (NRBS)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
About NRBS:
NARO Retirement Benefits Scheme (NRBS) is a contributory saving scheme
for National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) staff.
for National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) staff.
Job Summary: The Internal Auditor will be responsible for
conducting internal audit checks to assess effectiveness of controls, accuracy
of financial transactions and efficiency of operations. In addition, implements
and enforces cost control measures by examining and analysing accounting
records to determine financial status of the scheme. Other salient duties
include preparing audit reports concerning operating procedures and all the
transactions of the scheme.
conducting internal audit checks to assess effectiveness of controls, accuracy
of financial transactions and efficiency of operations. In addition, implements
and enforces cost control measures by examining and analysing accounting
records to determine financial status of the scheme. Other salient duties
include preparing audit reports concerning operating procedures and all the
transactions of the scheme.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Intuitively examining all records of the
scheme to ensure proper recording of financial transactions. This will
entail monitoring contributions and benefits management. - Monitoring purchase of equipment and
materials to ensure that all transactions conform to approved procurement
procedures. - Monitoring recruitment and selection of
staff to ensure that all appointments conform to approved human resources
policies and procedures. - Analysing deficiencies in management
controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud or irregularities
against approved management policies. - Carrying out special audits to discover fraudulent
methods and techniques and to develop controls for fraud prevention. - Compiling and preparing reports and
findings to the Chairperson Risk and Audit Committee. - Ensuring that the external audit is done
on a timely basis. - Ensuring that all statutory obligations
are complied with. This includes submission of all statutory returns to
the relevant authorities. - Continuously identify, quantify and report
on all risks within the Scheme and apply Enterprise Risk management
techniques to mitigate the said risks. - Perform any other duty within the auditing
domain which may be assigned by the Scheme manager or the Board
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s
degree in Accounting/Finance or any other related accounting discipline
from a recognised University. - The candidate must also have acquired part
or full professional qualification (level two of CPA, ACCA). - At least three (3) years relevant
experience gained in a busy audit department. - Working knowledge of Benefits Scheme
operations will be an added advantage. - Computer literacy skills
- Ability to interpret and apply management
policies and procedures, rules, regulations and government directives
issued to retirement benefit schemes. - Work independently
- Excellent communication skills and
interpersonal relations - Maintaining confidentiality of information
obtained in the course of work. - High degree of professionalism, integrity
and confidentiality.
How to Apply:
All interested job candidates should submit their application letters,
C.V and copies of their testimonials to the Chairman, Board of Trustees, NARO
Retirement Benefits Scheme (NRBS), P.O. Box 214, Entebbe, Uganda.
C.V and copies of their testimonials to the Chairman, Board of Trustees, NARO
Retirement Benefits Scheme (NRBS), P.O. Box 214, Entebbe, Uganda.
Note: Only shortlisted persons will be contacted.
Deadline: 25th July, 2014
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