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Job Title:  Audit and Compliance Officer  

Organisation: Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)

Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda

About the Company:

Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) is a private-not-for-profit Company under Makerere University. MJAP works to build partnerships and strengthen health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS, TB, Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and other diseases of public health importance in Africa. MJAP is implementing a sub-award grant from Reach Out Mbuya in the Kampala region with funding from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).

About USAID Project:

The USAID Local Partner Health Services East Central – Transition award to Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) Activity is a project of Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) funded by USAID.MJAP was granted this PEPFAR funding Award to support public health facilities and their communities in 12 districts and Jinja City that include Bugiri, Bugweri Busia, Buyende, Iganga, Jinja, Kamuli, Kaliro, Luuka, Mayuge, Namayingo and Namutumba; to implement quality Integrated HIV/AIDS and TB services and contribute to the attainment and sustenance of epidemic control.

Job Summary: The Audit and compliance Officer shall assist the Internal Auditor in the independent and objective evaluation of the Project and subgrantee financial systems, processes, compliance, risk management and internal controls. S/he will carry out audits, reviews, and investigations to deliver opinions on the effectiveness of the controls and risk framework operating across the Program to the various stakeholders.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review LPHS-EC financial and accounting systems, to ensure that they are adequate, effective and conform to the set standards.
• Inspect/ examine organization’s Accounts to ensure adherence to financial reporting standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform sub grantee financial and donor compliance reviews.
• Identify and report process improvements value added observations for audited units that help enhance operational effectiveness, service quality and efficient use of
• Ensure adequate documentation is maintained to substantiate all audit related issues in all sections of the program.
• Prepare audit/compliance reports in an efficient, timely and concise manner.
• Assist the Internal Auditor in preparing periodic management and Board reports.
• Conduct follow-up activities to make sure audit findings are resolved.
• Communicate audit findings with Management at the end of audit fieldwork through a discussion and through written reports.
• Asses the best financial practices for the program and make appropriate recommendations.
• Perform spot checks on departments and program areas.
• Perform routine audit monitoring activities for Presentation to Management.
• Carry out special audits and Adhoc investigations as assigned by Senior Management.

 




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree such as accounting or business management or related field.
• Must have full ACCA or CPA (U)
• Experience with USAID/PEPFAR funding programs is an added advantage.
• Capacity to relate to a different range of Internal & External stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Risk-Based Integrated Audit (planning, execution, reporting and follow up)
• A minimum of Five years of hands-on experience in auditing.
• Experience working with non-governmental organization (NGO) will be an added advantage.
• Ability to be self-directed and self-motivated and a team player.
• Excellent oral and written communication (report writing) skills.
• Computer proficiency (MS office) with good working knowledge of accounting software preferably SUN system and Navision.
• Highest standards of integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to develop and implement training programs for multi-faceted audiences
• Emotionally intelligent individual, with the ability to resolve conflicts professionally
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Project management skills.
• Strong and proficient analytical skills.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by clearly stating the position applied for in the Subject line. Combine all your application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & academic documents into one PDF with names/contact details of three referees including the immediate Supervisor and Head of Human Resources, addressed to: The Human Resources Manager, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP). Email: recruitment@mjap.mak.ac.ug

Deadline:  24th September 2024 by 5:00 pm.

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