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• The incumbent will provide assurance services
  on the three key areas of the organization, i.e.: (i) internal control;
  (ii) corporate governance; and (iii) risk management.
• Keenly review systems of risk management,
  monitoring, evaluation, and assess the adequacy of these systems.
• Provide compliance support and coordination
  in line with the approved Risk Management Framework,
• Evaluate and review policies and procedures
  in line with best practices, and ensure that all staff have a consistent
  interpretation of and compliance to the set-policies.
• Create an annual audit plan for the
  organization and its projects, and assign audit resources.
• Manage and review the work of internal and
  external auditors, summarize reported findings and issues for the
  information of the Management Team and Board of Directors.
• Work closely with department managers to
  schedule meetings and audits, and share evaluations, assessments,
  recommendations and/or findings from audit visits.
• Prepare and submit regular written reports to
  the Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Management Board Committee (ARC) on
  duties and audits performed.
• Periodically travel to UHMG project sites to
  audit operational and financial systems, administration records,
  accountability procedures, staffing, planning, budgets, specific key result
  indicators, legal compliance issues, and general management practices.
• Identify training needs and opportunities for
  programme staff in accounting and administration systems, including
  internal controls and any other areas pertinent to effective project
  financial management.
• Recommend appropriate interventions or
  solutions to problems based on project/programme performance, risk
  assessment, and other needs to the Management Team and Board of Directors.
  
• Ensure accountability and transparency to key
  stakeholders through the enforcement of USAID rules and regulations in
  financial and progress reporting.
• Build Risk identification and management
  capacity for staff and sub grantees that UHMG will work with under the
  Social Marketing Activity.
• Proactively review financial documents and
  other source documents to ensure value for money is maintained at all
  times.
• Support the Finance team to streamline
  financial management systems and procedures to staff and sub-grantees.
• Offer timely support in following up internal
  and external audit issues and recommendations that relate to
  organizational risks.
• Ensure that outstanding compliance review
  findings are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
• Submit periodic status reports to the
  supervisor.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned
  from time to time by the supervisor.

• The applicant should hold  Bachelor’s Degree in Business
  Administration, Finance, Accounting, or any other related field.  Professional qualification in ACCA, CPA,
  and CIMA will be added advantage. Possession of a Master’s Degree in MBA
  or MSc in Finance and Accounting will be an added advantage.  Qualification in Risk Assessment and
  Management will be critical.
• A minimum of three years of risk management
  experience in large donor-funded projects is preferred.
• Previous experience working with USAID
  programs will be an added advantage.
• Internal and external audit and financial
  management and compliance experience and ability to coordinate both
  internal and external work product to suit varied demands will be an added
  advantage. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal audit and
  risk regulations/standards.
• Proven ability to work well under pressure
  and with frequent interruptions and deadlines.
• Computer literate with knowledge of basic
  programs MS Office, and preferably of Risk Management software.
• Good planning, coordination, and
  organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and team player
  skills, with ability to work with all staff levels.
• The applicant should be willing to uphold the
  Core Values of UHMG i.e. Integrity, Transparency, Accountability,
  Teamwork, Excellence, Flexibility, and Equity.

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