Internal Auditor Job Placement – VisionFund Uganda (VFU)

Job Title:      Internal Auditor
Organisation: VisionFund
Uganda (VFU)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Internal Audit
Manager
About US:
VisionFund Uganda (VFU) is a microfinance affiliate of World Vision
Uganda and World Vision International. Its mission is to improve the lives of
children by providing low income entrepreneurs with sustainable and integrated
financial services that unlock their potential.
Job Summary: The Internal
Auditor supports the institution
accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to
evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and
governance processes. The incumbent will also guide the management on the
adequacy of the systems, risk management and controls.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:   
Planning (5%)
  • The
    jobholder develops and submits for approval to the Internal Audit Manager
    that outlines the activities to be undertaken by the Internal Audit
    Department during the year;
  • Annual
    plan prepared and approved by Internal Audit Manager
Reporting: (20%)
  • Maintains
    adequate records of reports submitted and monitors whether actions to
    rectify the reported findings acknowledged by the Audit Committee
    are undertaken promptly;
  • The
    jobholder also discusses the results of his audit with the respective
    unit/ branch/ department managers and advises on appropriate actions to
    improve conditions.
  • Informs
    all concerned staff on changes in internal control and audit
    policies and procedures;
  • Proposes
    improvements or enhancements and additions to internal control and audit
    policies and procedures to the Board Audit Committee;
  • Number
    of reports prepared per year
  • Number
    of recommendations made to Management
Audit (55%)
  • Conducts
    the procedures outlined in the internal audit plan
  • Evaluates
    the reliability of the information produced by accounting and computer
    systems;
  • Provides
    an independent appraisal function of all aspects of operations;
  • The
    incumbent also evaluates the effectiveness, efficiency, and economy
    of the institution’s operations;
  • Provides
    investigative services to line management;
  • Reviews
    operations and transactions of the institution that could adversely affect
    the
  • Well-being
    of the institution;
  • Performs
    an audit of the financial statements of the institution to detect
    irregularities and legal acts in the conduct of the institutional
    business.
  • No.
    of recommendations made to management
  • Number
    of critical audit issues resulting in change in VFU.
  • No.
    of audit reports generated
  • Have
    audit charter in place
  • Audit
    manual in place
Assist in external audits
(5%)
  • Assists
    in the execution of the external audit as well as in examinations to be
    conducted by government regulatory agencies and other stakeholders/
    raters
  • Ensures
    implementation of issues raised by the external auditor’s management
    letters;
  • External
    Audit completed within 3 months of the end of the financial year.
  • Draft
    audited accounts
Compliance (10%)
  • Consults
    with regulatory agencies for additional clarification on specific
    provisions of laws and regulations and/or discuss compliance findings with
    regulatory authorities.
  • Ensures
    compliance to established risk management framework, inclusive of
    policies, procedures, and controls, and consequently, ensures
    compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements;
  • Level
    of risk in key institutional areas
  • Performs any other duties that may be
    delegated by the Board Audit Committee
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the VisionFund
    Uganda (VFU) Internal Auditor job opportunity should hold a University degree in accountancy or
    business administration
  • Be
    a professional accountant (CPA/ACCA) with at least one year of audit
    experience.
  • Previous
    experience in microfinance is desired
  • Determined
    personality with initiative, perseverance and the ability to motivate and
    manage a team
  • Capability
    and willingness to take responsibility and highly developed sense of
    integrity
  • Ready
    to comply and live up to and in accordance with the organization
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft office applications
  • Proficient
    in Sun Accounts, eMerge, TMS or other relevant accounting software
  • The applicant must be a committed
    Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
  • Attend
    and participate in the leadership of daily devotions.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send or hand
deliver their applications, CVs, plus copies of their academic credentials and
recommendations from 2 professional referees to the address below:
The Human Resource Manager,
VisionFund Uganda Ltd (VFU)
Plot 256, Makerere Kavule,
P.O. Box 24751, Kampala, Uganda.
Email to:
info@visionfunduganda.co.ug
Deadline: 10th May
2017

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