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Job Title:  Internal Auditor

Organization: New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager Internal Audit

 

About the Company:

The Vision Group incorporated as the New Vision Printing & Publishing Company Limited (NVPPCL), started the business in March 1986. It is a multimedia business housing newspaper, magazines, internet publishing, television, radio broadcasting, commercial printing, advertising and distribution services. NVPPCL is listed on the Uganda Stock Exchange, with an expected turnover of over UGX 60 billion (FY 2010/2011).

 

Job Summary:  To identify improvements in the effectiveness of Risk Management, Internal Controls and Governance processes.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops risk-based audit plans to provide assurance on the effectiveness of risk management, internal control and governance processes

Executes assigned audit tests as per the approved audit plan to address the test objectives

Examines documentation, including reports, statements, records, and memos to gather information to add value to the business

Documents and prepares clear, concise and timely audit working papers to record audit results in line with the International Internal Auditing Standards for review.

Identifies improvements in risk management, governance, control systems and any other value addition to the business

Prepares high quality draft internal audit reports.

Follows up on the implementation of agreed management action plans/audit recommendations

Performs special investigations and consulting engagements and any other audit related work as and when assigned.

Performs the administrative duties required of the department.

Executes other duties as assigned from time to time.

Keeps up to date on changes in the profession, industry and regulations to provide useful insight and foresight to the business

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or science or business-related degree.

Full certification or completion of level 2 in ACCA or CPA

Certification in CIA or CISA will be an added advantage. Working Experience:

3-5 years’ working experience in an audit environment.

External audit experience will be an added advantage.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Technical Competences:

Excellent audit and accounting skills.

Excellent IT audit skills i.e., the use of Computer Aided Audit Tools (CHAT).

Business acumen.

Excellent analytical skills

Strategic and creative thinking.

Knowledge of the IPPF standards & IFRS.

Interviewing skills

Strong numerical skills

Behavioral Competences:

Always acts in a professional and ethical manner including observing the confidential nature of Internal audits work

Highly organized with strong planning skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and deliver assigned audits in line with the audit plan and or other time constraints.

Ability to multitask and manage various engagements and conflicting demands.

Strong values, integrity, and ethics.

Excellent oral and written and communication Skills

Teamwork

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Creative thinking.

 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates who meet the requirements should email their applications, copies of academic certificates and CVs to: recruitment@newvision.co.ug

 

Deadline: 18th October 2024.

 

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