Job Title: Internal Auditor
Organisation: World Bicycle Relief
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
World Bicycle Relief is an international, non-profit organization based in Chicago, IL that specializes in large-scale, comprehensive bicycle distribution programs to aid poverty relief in developing countries around the world. Their programs focus primarily on education, economic development, and health care
Job Summary: The Internal Auditor supports the Head of Risk & Compliance in providing independent objective assurance, undertaking audits of organization’s systems against applicable legislations, regulations, organization policies and procedures. He/she will assist in investigation of significant suspected fraudulent activities within the organization as well as providing feedback on reviews conducted and follow up on implementation of previous reviews.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Risk Evaluation
- Key activities:
- Evaluate the organization’s risk management processes and assess whether risks are properly identified, assessed, and mitigated. This includes the quarterly follow up with the country management team to ensure the risk registers are up to date and mitigation measures are implemented
- Highlight internal and external factors that may introduce new risks to the organization and advise management on them.
- Use risk assessments to shape the internal audit plan and processes, maintaining focus on high-risk areas
- Extent/limit of Discretion:
- In consultation with the Risk & Compliance – Team Lead
Compliance
- Key activities:
- Review adherence to statutory regulations, internal policies and donor agreements
- Highlight and document statutory changes to be reviewed under compliance testing.
- Evaluate whether policies are up to date and aligned with regulatory expectations. Providing input on improving policies to meet best practice and regulatory developments.
- Report non-compliance issues to management and recommend corrective action
- Perform regular shop reviews ensuring 100% coverage within an audit plan period.
- Extent/limit of Discretion:
- In liaison with the Risk & Compliance – Team Lead
Investigations
- Key activities:
- Support investigations into suspected fraud, misuse of resources, ethical breaches or as outcome of the whistleblower reports, conducting in-depth reviews where irregularities are suspected
- Collect and preserve documentation and evidence to support investigations
- Document findings in a clear, factual, and comprehensive manner.
- Track and follow up on the implementation of agreed audit recommendations, ensuring timely closure.
- Extent/limit of Discretion:
- In liaison with the Risk & Compliance – Team Lead
Audit and Assurance
- Key activities:
- Review and assess financial, operational, and programmatic activities across departments and country offices.
- Develop engagement work plans and audit programs for each assignment and submit for approval prior to commencement of work.
- Perform detailed testing of transactions, records and processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency and compliance with BBL policies
- Maintain detailed and accurate working papers to support audit conclusions.
- Prepare clear, balanced reports that provide assurance to senior management and the board.
- Monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure issues are resolved.
- Assist in coordinating external audits and ensuring readiness for such reviews.
- Extent/limit of Discretion:
- In liaison with the Risk & Compliance – Team Lead
Internal Audit (Shops)
- Key activities:
- Inspect and verify shop records, sales proceeds and cash management for completeness and accuracy.
- Establish and update internal controls over various areas of operation where loopholes are noted, to prevent loss through fraud or theft
- Extent/limit of Discretion:
- For approval by the Risk & Compliance – Team Lead
External Audit preparation
- Key activities:
- Assist the Financial controllers in updating and maintaining the external audit preparation files
- Extent/limit of Discretion:
- Makes final decision
Internal Audit
- Key activities:
- Perform regular cash audits of the cash custodian floats
- Extent/limit of Discretion:
- Makes final decision
- List of internal contacts that this position interacts with
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
- Professional qualification preferred – CPA, ACCA, CIA or actively pursuing certification
- 3-5 years of relevant audit experience, preferably in an internal audit or assurance role
- Experience in a manufacturing, retail or NGO environment is an added advantage
Skills and Competencies:
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks, with minimal supervision
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
- Knowledge of accounting and auditing procedures
- Excellent communication and report writing skills
- High level of professionalism, confidentiality and integrity
Knowledge Required:
- Familiarity with office software (Sage Evolution, Shopify, Ms Office)
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36