Internal Auditor Jobs – Aga Khan Education Services (AKES)

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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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