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National Drug Authority (NDA) Jobs – Senior Internal Auditor
Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor
Organisation: National Drug Authority (NDA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Head, Internal Audit
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 mainly provide 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 mainly provide 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:
- 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 - Keenly review compliance of NDA to laws,
regulations, external requirements, internal policies, directives, best
practices and other requirements including appropriate authorization of
transactions. - Produce 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 in liaison 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 conduct regular risk
assessment and advise management on appropriate internal control systems
and risk management procedures. - Actively 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:
- The ideal candidate should 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 Active
membership to professional bodies such as CIA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA,CPA, - At least eight (8) years as an auditor
five (5) of which should be in a senior position in a reputable
organization - Past exposure and experience with
specialized accounting packages - Detailed knowledge and understanding of
compliance requirements and risk based auditing - Demonstrable experience setting
performance targets, monitoring and appraising employee performance - Strong conceptual and interpersonal skills
- Be a good team player with high level
integrity and confidentiality - Ability to consult and make informed and
unbiased decisions - Possess the 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 Authority members
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send
their handwritten or or electronically 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:
their handwritten or or electronically 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 Human Resource and Administration Officer,
National Drug Authority,
Plot 46-48 Lumumba Avenue,
P O Box 23096,
Kampala, Uganda.
E-mail to:
ndaug@nda.or.ug
ndaug@nda.or.ug
Deadline: 20th May 2015 by 5PM
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