Job Title: Internal Auditor
Organisation: Aga Khan Education Services (AKES)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) is one of the largest private, not-for-profit, non-denominational educational networks in the developing world. AKES currently operates over 200 pre-primary, primary, secondary, and higher-secondary schools and programmes in diverse geographic locations in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the United Arab Emirates. Schools offer their respective country’s national curricula; some schools in East Africa and Bangladesh also offer international curricula (IB and British). AKES employs over 3,500 teachers and educates over 89,500 students. More information…
Job Summary: The Internal Auditor will support the Regional Internal Audit Manager (RIAM) in ensuring a dynamic internal audit function in Uganda and broadly in East Africa by playing a fundamental role in developing and implementing the internal audit strategy and audit plans.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Formulate a draft Annual Audit Plan for AKES,U in consultation with the RIAM.
- Carry-out assignments as per Audit Plan; including as appropriate any special tasks or projects within AKES, EA as requested by RIAM or Global Head of Internal Audit.
- Undertake evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control systems at various operations and activities of the institution.
- Review of the application and effectiveness of risk management procedures and risk assessment methodologies at various operations and activities of the institution.
- Review of the management of and controls in the information systems.
- Review of the accuracy and reliability of the institution’s accounting records and financial reports.
- Ensure that resources are acquired economically, used efficiently, safeguarded adequately in compliance with applicable laws and/or agreements, budget, and approved policies & procedures.
- Evaluation of compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and effectiveness of existing policies and procedures and provide recommendations for improvements.
- Identifying opportunities for cost savings and recommending cost efficiencies.
- Issue periodic reports timely to the auditee management.
- Assist in conducting the investigations of suspected fraudulent activities and notify the results to the RIAM.
- Ensure that the IAD complies with sound Internal Auditing principles and best practices.
- Work closely, as guided by the RIAM, and liaise with external auditors to avoid duplication.
- Follow-up on implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.
- Develop control checklists for institution policies, procedures, and practices on an ongoing basis.
- Maintain and preserve audit files for each assignment as defined in Internal Audit Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Accountable to the RIAM to:
- Report significant issues related to the processes for activities of the institution together with recommendations to improve those processes.
- Provide information on the status and results of the Audit Plan regularly.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Audit and other related fields
- Candidates holding qualification CA, CPA, CMA, or an equivalent will have a definite plus.
- Holder of professional certification such as CIA, CFE, CISA are welcome to apply.
- At least four years of professional experience as an Internal Auditor in a reputable organization.
- Work experience in an educational institution or school will be advantageous
- Candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and communication skills as well as cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- High degree of professionalism, commitment and integrity
- Proficient in planning, organizing and coordinating
- Cultural awareness, understanding and sensitivity
- Strong leadership skills
- Drive for Results
- Team Player
- Ugandan nationals and residents with authorization to work are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below.
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