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Job Title:     Senior Internal Auditor
Organisation: World Vision International
Reports to: Audit Manager
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
World
Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government
Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to
overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in
Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not
employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All
employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable
background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision
for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will
to make it so.”
Job Summary: The Senior Internal Auditor will provide technical
reviews of audit documentation including reports and perform managerial duties
as delegated or in absence of the Audit Manager. In addition, to provide an
independent objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value
and improve the organization’s operations. This will be done by using a
systematic approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk
management, internal control and governance processes of WVU. In order to
successfully execute this purpose, the position holder must be able to
effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a
quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • The incumbent will ensure that the Annual
    Planning process is completed as directed by the Audit Manager.
  • Take lead in risk-based integrated audits in
    accordance with stipulated auditing standards (IIA, WV GIA) as will be
    planned at the start of each FY and assigned by the Internal Audit
    Manager.
  • Manage the review, assessment and analysis of
    data obtained for evidence of high risk deficiencies in internal control,
    duplication of efforts, extravagance, fraud and non-compliance with
    country laws, government regulations and management policies and procedures.
  • Engage in special assignments (international
    assignments, investigations, reviews etc).
  • Represent the Audit Manager in quarterly WVU
    Board Audit Committee Meetings, as and when required.
  • Supervises and review the work of the
    Internal Auditors as assigned by the Audit Manager from time to time. In
    the manager’s absence, to review all work papers and issue all the audit
    reports and reports on special investigations carried out by the staff
    members in the Internal Audit function.
  • Consult and advise the Audit Manager on any
    technical and/or administrative areas encountered within the team, for
    timely strategic support, guidance and decision making.
  • Ensure WV Global Audit quality standards are
    maintained in the review of audit work of direct reports: proper audit
    binder setup on Lotus Notes by the internal auditors, providing on-the-job
    technical support during field work with the team members and on site
    review as necessary, review audit files and draft audit reports before
    being forwarded to the Internal Audit Manager for final review and issue
    to Management, ensure quality audit reports for review by Internal Audit
    Manager for assigned audits etc
  • Provide capacity building to WVU Management
    regarding risk management and risk-based integrated audit approach, during
    field work, and at designated training forums planned by WVU Management.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The prospective World Vision Senior Internal
    Auditor employee should hold a University Degree in Commerce,
    Accounting/Business Management/Finance. Possession of a Master’s Degree in
    Accounting or Management is preferred.
  • The applicant must also be a qualified CPA or
    ACCA with an up-to-date membership status.
  • Professional memberships in any of the
    following CIA/CISA/CFE
  • A minimum of five years prior auditing
    experience in a recognized organization.
  • Previous experience in public accounting
    and/or working in a non-governmental organization.
  • Must have experience with personal computing,
    email and general office productivity software (Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Working knowledge of computerized accounting
    systems (e.g. Sun System) would be an added advantage.
  • The incumbent should be able to live by the
    World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life
    that is an example to others.
NB: This vacancy is open to Ugandan nationals only.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by visiting World
Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.
Please
follow instructions on How to Create Account and Profile at World Vision’s
e-recruitment portal.  Qualified female
candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 18th June, 2016
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