Internal Auditor Jobs – Nation Media Group (NMG)

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Job Title:   Internal Auditor

Organisation: Nation Media Group (NMG)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: NMG Head of Audit Risk & Compliance and the Audit Risk & Compliance Board Committee

 

About US:

The Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media, which attract and serve unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. As a brand, we are committed to generating and creating content that will inform, educate and entertain our consumers across the different platforms, keeping in mind the changing needs and trends in the industry.

 

Job Summary:   The Internal Auditor will be responsible for carrying out risk based audits that entail risk assessment of business activities, reviewing internal controls and compliance with relevant laws and regulations; and with company policies & procedures.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Internal Audit

  • Prepare country audit plan for approval.
  • Plan and execute audit assignments to ensure quality audit approach, achievement of set audit objectives and completion within the agreed schedule.
  • Communicate audit results with management and ensure management commitment to the implementation of the resulting management actions.
  • Regular follow-up of management actions and preparation of status reports.
  • Carry out special audits and investigations.
  • Ensure timely preparation and submission of the board pack to the Board Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee.
  • Provide advisory services to management when requested.

Risk Management & Compliance

  • Monitor the risk register and implementation of action plans and any potential changes in the environment likely to affect the company’s risk profile (both the upside and downside of risk).
  • Monitor and report compliance risks and issues.





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or any business related course or its equivalent from an accredited institution. A Master’s degree or Master of Business Administration (MBA) would be an added advantage.
  • Professional: Professional qualification in relevant field e.g. CISA, CIA, ACCA, CPAU and must be a member of a professional body.
  • At least five years of relevant audit experience in an organization of similar size and complexity or an established audit firm.

 

Core Competencies

  • Risk analysis skills
  • Excellent communication, reporting and presentation skills
  • Knowledge and experience in the use of audit software
  • Knowledge and experience in data analytics and use of data analysis tools including CAATS.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including emotional intelligence

 

How to Apply:

If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number, quoting the position you have applied for in the subject line to the HR Lead-NMGU, Monitor Publications Limited at resourcing@ug.nationmedia.com

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Deadline: 8th March 2024

 

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Date Posted 2024-03-01
Valid Through 2024-03-08
Employment Type FULL_TIME
Hiring Organization Nation Media Group (NMG)
Job Location Kampala, Kampala, Kampala , 0256, Uganda

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