Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor
Organisation: National Drug
Authority (NDA)
Authority (NDA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Executive Secretary/Registrar
and NDA Board
and NDA Board
About NDA:
The National Drug Authority (NDA) is an autonomous body which was
established by the National Drug Policy and Authority Act Cap 206 , Laws of
Uganda (2000 Edition) to regulate Human and Veterinary Medicines and other
healthcare products. NDA’s mandate is to ensure quality, safety and efficacy of
human and veterinary medicines and other healthcare products through the
regulation and control of their production, importation, distribution and use.
established by the National Drug Policy and Authority Act Cap 206 , Laws of
Uganda (2000 Edition) to regulate Human and Veterinary Medicines and other
healthcare products. NDA’s mandate is to ensure quality, safety and efficacy of
human and veterinary medicines and other healthcare products through the
regulation and control of their production, importation, distribution and use.
Job Summary: The Senior
Internal Auditor will offer strategic leadership and management of the internal
audit function ensuring availability of effective internal controls,
performance of all relevant audits; in line with NDA mandate and adherence to
internal controls.
Internal Auditor will offer strategic leadership and management of the internal
audit function ensuring availability of effective internal controls,
performance of all relevant audits; in line with NDA mandate and adherence to
internal controls.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Ensure timely execution of internal audits
of all NDA transactions and present audit reports to management and the
Audit Committee with relevant recommendations on improvements in internal
control in line with changing needs of the organization. - Oversee performance and development of
staff in the Audit unit to ensure the unit’s maximum contribution to the
achievement of organisational objectives - Intuitively review compliance of NDA to
laws, regulations, external requirements, internal policies, directives,
best practices and other requirements including appropriate authorization
of transactions. - Compile and submit quarterly internal
audit reports - Ensure that there is continuous follow up
on the implementation of both internal and external audit recommendations
to acceptable conclusions. - Actively coordinate, supervise and report
on special audits or investigations agreed with management and /or Audit
Committee and follow up relevant actions to logical conclusions. - Work closely with staff and management to
audit, educate and share evaluations, assessments, recommendations and
findings from field visits to ensure understanding and compliance to
internal control and audit principles - Proactively carry out regular risk
assessment and advise management on appropriate internal control systems
and risk management procedures. - Coordinate the external audits of NDA’s
books of Account - Perform other duties assigned by the
supervisor from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Master’s Degree
in Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, Auditing, Finance or
closely related field. - Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in
Commerce (Accounting),Business of Business Administration or the
equivalent is also a must - Active membership to professional bodies
such as CIA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA,CPA, - At least eight years’ experience as an
auditor five (5) of which should be in a senior position - Past exposure and experience with
specialized accounting packages - Good knowledge and understanding of
compliance requirements and risk based auditing - Demonstrable experience setting
performance targets, monitoring and appraising employee performance - Excellent conceptual and interpersonal
skills - Be a good team player with high level
integrity and confidentiality - Possess the ability to consult and make
informed and unbiased decisions - Ability to handle multiple and conflicting
priorities and stand pressure under tight deadlines - Ability to give feedback appropriately
- Ability to communicate with and report to
multiple stakeholders including the Board members
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send
their handwritten application letters with a detailed CV and copies of academic
certificates and transcripts, contact addresses and day time telephone numbers
of three (3) work related referees; should be submitted to the Executive
Secretary/Registrar,
their handwritten application letters with a detailed CV and copies of academic
certificates and transcripts, contact addresses and day time telephone numbers
of three (3) work related referees; should be submitted to the Executive
Secretary/Registrar,
National Drug Authority,
Plot 46-48 Lumumba Avenue,
P O Box 23096,
Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 25th July 2014 by 5PM
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