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Senior Internal Auditor Job Opportunity – National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA)
Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor
Organization: National Identification and Registration Authority
(NIRA)
(NIRA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head, Internal Audit
About US:
The
National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) was established on
the passing of the Uganda Registration of Persons Act, 2015. The Act was made
to harmonise and consolidate the law on registration of persons; to provide for
registration of individuals and to establish a national identification
register. It provides for the mandatory registration of all Ugandan citizens
within Uganda and abroad as well as aliens identification cards and for related
matters.
National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) was established on
the passing of the Uganda Registration of Persons Act, 2015. The Act was made
to harmonise and consolidate the law on registration of persons; to provide for
registration of individuals and to establish a national identification
register. It provides for the mandatory registration of all Ugandan citizens
within Uganda and abroad as well as aliens identification cards and for related
matters.
Job Summary: The Senior
Internal Auditor will support the Head Internal Audit in the process of
continuous appraisal and review of the accounting systems and internal controls
and handling risk assessments and mitigation.
Internal Auditor will support the Head Internal Audit in the process of
continuous appraisal and review of the accounting systems and internal controls
and handling risk assessments and mitigation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Examination and evaluation of financial and operational
information: - The incumbent examines the books of
accounts on a continuous basis to ascertain accuracy, completeness and
reliability - Conducts periodic verification of
assets and liabilities - Regularly checks the validity of
entries on the payroll and for compliance with statutory requirements - Checks correctness and accuracy of
stock taking results - Keenly reviews bank reconciliation
statements for accuracy and completeness - Responds to risk inquiries from staff and management: Evaluates
all operations and activities services for potential risk and recommends
appropriate mitigation - Regularly interfaces with regulatory
authorities and External Auditors and ensures that the Board and
management are updated accordingly - Ensures compliance and risk management
requirements are taken into account for any change management initiatives. - Prepares audit work plans and programmes for
the Internal Auditors - Examines books of accounts, records, and
statements. - Examines / collects audit evidence and
prepares working papers; - Keenly reviews financial statements of NIRA
including vouching and verification tests on balances and assets. - Performs any other duties that may be assigned
from time to time by the Head Internal Audit.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the National
Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) Senior Internal Auditor career
placement should hold either hold a Bachelor’s Degree with Honors in
commerce, accounting or any other relevant field from a recognized
institution - Professional accounting qualification such
ACCA, CPA, CIA and full membership to ICPAU - A minimum of five years’ experience in a
reputable public or private organization.3 of which should have been at
supervisory level. - High level of integrity and ability to keep
confidentiality - Sound knowledge of computerized accounting
system i.e, Sage, Navision, Tally, QuickBooks etc. - Knowledgeable about best practice standards
such as IFRS, TQM, ISA - Proven ability to effectively prioritize and
execute tasks in a high-pressure environment to drive results. - Knowledge of relevant statutory and
regulatory requirements. - High degree of flexibility to react effectively
to unforeseen circumstances - Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
skills - Ability to multi-task
- Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
- Ability to lead and motivate co-workers
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
- IT literacy
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested persons should send their applications,
curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates/
testimonials to the National Director, Profiles International Uganda Limited
(PIUL), Plot 26B Tufnell Drive, Kamwokya, Kampala, P.O. Box 3024, Kampala or
hand deliver the application at its offices indicated above from 8.00am to
5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Please indicate a daytime telephone contact and names
and contact details of three professional referees. Also, in your application
letter and on the cover of the envelope, clearly indicate which position you
are applying for.
suitably qualified and interested persons should send their applications,
curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates/
testimonials to the National Director, Profiles International Uganda Limited
(PIUL), Plot 26B Tufnell Drive, Kamwokya, Kampala, P.O. Box 3024, Kampala or
hand deliver the application at its offices indicated above from 8.00am to
5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Please indicate a daytime telephone contact and names
and contact details of three professional referees. Also, in your application
letter and on the cover of the envelope, clearly indicate which position you
are applying for.
Deadline: 3rd August, 2016
NB: If you do not hear from NIRA within two months
from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing or lobbying
will lead to disqualification.
from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing or lobbying
will lead to disqualification.
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