Internal Controller Non-profit Jobs – Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI)

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Job Title:   Internal Controller
Organisation: Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI)
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
About HFHI:
Habitat
for Humanity International is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing
ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to
eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent
shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all
backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families
in need. Habitat for Humanity has an Administrative Headquarters based in
Atlanta, an Operational Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia, and Area
Office bases of operations in Manilla, Philippines for our Asia and Pacific
work, San Jose, Costa Rica for our Latin American and Caribbean work and
Bratislava, Slovakia for our Europe, the Middle East and Africa work.
Job Summary: The Internal Controller will mainly be responsible
for the internal audit function in HFHU by conducting operational reviews at
the field office branches and affiliates and National Office. The Internal
Controller will work very closely with appointed external auditors in ensuring
compliance with Habitat for Humanity International standards and deadlines for
annual audits. The incumbent will conduct an independent appraisal of the
effectiveness of the policies, procedures and standards by which HFHU’s
financial, physical and information resources are managed. The jobholder will add
value by acting as a facilitator in business risk management and carrying out
value for money reviews, thereby assisting the management of HFHU in the
effective discharge of their responsibilities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Mission and Stewardship: Ensure good Stewardship of Habitat
    for Humanity Uganda’s resources so as to maximize the advancement of the
    Mission, Vision, Goals and Policies of HFHU.
  • Internal Audit: Carry out internal audits to assess
    the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the established internal
    controls and procedures, report on the findings, and make recommendations
    for the improvement of systems and procedures being reviewed. Review
    management responses on the findings and monitor implementation of the
    recommendations.
  • Periodic Portfolio Audit: Conduct bi-annual Housing
    Microfinance Portfolio Audit to ascertain the correctness of the portfolio.
    Submit portfolio audit reports to the Finance & Audit Committee
    Chairperson, and National Director.
  • Audit Follow-up: Keenly monitor and follow up agreed
    upon actions in response to external and internal audit management letters
    and audit recommendations.
  • Systems and Risk: Work with board and management to
    ensure a system is in place which ensures that all major risks of the HFHU
    are identified and analyzed, on a quarterly basis and assesses the
    effectiveness of the risk mitigates in place.
  • Monitoring and Controls: Conduct occasional petty cash counts
    at the National Office. Review and verify the authenticity of documents of
    accountability submitted by the affiliates and the National Office staff
    and volunteers for authenticity and compliance with policy. Verify and
    sign monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Operational Reviews of Branches:
    Conduct regular operational reviews of Habitat for Humanity Uganda
    branches, ensuring that funds and assets are used according to
    organizational policies and procedures. Prepare and submit operational
    review reports with recommendations to the Finance & Audit Committee
    Chairperson, and National Director within two weeks of the completion of
    operational reviews.
  • Fraud: Examine policies and procedures on a regular
    basis to ensure that the company minimizes its exposure to fraud and other
    losses and advise on systems and processes that would mitigate against
    fraud. Carry out routine checks to identify occurrence of fraud and
    recommend appropriate action against any individuals found to have taken
    part in fraud, embezzlement or misuse of Habitat for Humanity Uganda’s
    resources.
  • Finance Department Support: To review and report on the
    accuracy, timeliness and relevance of the financial and other information
    that is provided for management.
  • Reporting: Prepare a quarterly report to the
    Chair of the Board Finance and Audit Sub-Committee and National Director
    indicating activities and findings for the quarter and any
    recommendations.
  • Other Duties: Carry out other duties as directed
    by the National Director or Board of Directors. Participate in the Finance
    and Audit Committee meetings as required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s Degree
    in in accounting & CPA qualification
  • A minimum of five years’ experience in a
    similar role preferably with a non-governmental organization.     
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply by sending a cover
letter, a detailed CV and copies of relevant academic credentials via email addressed
to: The Human Resource Department.
Email to: noffice@hfhuganda.org
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 27th June, 2016
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