Fresher Internal Audit Officer Job Careers – UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI)


Job Title:        Internal Audit Officer
Organization: UGAFODE
Microfinance Limited (MDI)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Head
of Audit
About US:
UGAFODE Microfinance
Limited (MDI) is a registered financial institution in Uganda and is adherent
to the Central Bank’s regulations and guidelines and was founded in 1994 to
provide quality microfinance services.
Job Summary:  The Internal Audit Officer will conduct audits
to ensure that all company systems, policies and procedure are being observed
and applied and make recommendations for improvements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
Auditing and Audit
Reports;
  • Support the Internal Auditor with establishing the objectives, scope
    and methodology of the audit and developing an audit program.
  • Perform audit work in a professional manner and in accordance with
    current professional auditing standards
  • Carry out a risk analysis to develop the nature, timing and extent
    of audit procedures for the audit.
  • Assist in the reviewing and evaluating of the overall accounting and
    operational controls and assists in the same for computerised systems.
  • Document the operation and internal control systems in a manner that
    is sufficient to complete the audit objectives.
  • Perform cash counts, physical inventories or other audit procedures
    as requested by the internal auditor or as needy to meet the audit
    objectives.
  • Create working papers to document the audit work performed and
    support the audit report.
  • Prepare summary memorandums and draft audit reports.
  • Develop audit recommendations to assist in improving operations and
    internal control systems.
  • Perform follow up procedures to assess the adequacy of the
    implementation of recommended actions.
  • Communicate the status of work to the internal auditor on a regular
    basis.
  • Perform any other duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the UGAFODE Internal Audit Officer job must
    hold a Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related discipline e.g. Commerce,
    Business Administration from a reputable university or college
  • Professional qualification e.g. CPA, ACCA
  • A minimum of two years of working experience in an auditing
    environment.
  • Possess analytical skills
  • Knowledge of current accounting and auditing standards, procedures
    and requirements
  • Computer literacy in MS Word, PowerPoint, Access, Spreadsheets,
    Outlook.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Comprehend and interpret policies, procedures, laws, regulations and
    guidelines applicable to the organisation.
  • Use professional judgement and skepticism to conduct audit work.
How to Apply:
 Interested
persons who meet the above criteria should submit their motivation letters
together with an up to date CV to our email only: recruitment@ugafode.co.ug
(please indicate the position you are applying for in the Subject Line
‘’Application for ’Application for Audit Officer”). Applications should be
addressed to the Head of Human Resources.
Deadline: 10th August 2018
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