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• The
  jobholder develops and submits for approval to the Internal Audit Manager
  that outlines the activities to be undertaken by the Internal Audit
  Department during the year;
• Annual
  plan prepared and approved by Internal Audit Manager

• Maintains
  adequate records of reports submitted and monitors whether actions to
  rectify the reported findings acknowledged by the Audit Committee
  are undertaken promptly;
• The
  jobholder also discusses the results of his audit with the respective
  unit/ branch/ department managers and advises on appropriate actions to
  improve conditions.
• Informs
  all concerned staff on changes in internal control and audit
  policies and procedures;
• Proposes
  improvements or enhancements and additions to internal control and audit
  policies and procedures to the Board Audit Committee;
• Number
  of reports prepared per year
• Number
  of recommendations made to Management

• Conducts
  the procedures outlined in the internal audit plan

• Evaluates
  the reliability of the information produced by accounting and computer
  systems;
• Provides
  an independent appraisal function of all aspects of operations;
• The
  incumbent also evaluates the effectiveness, efficiency, and economy
  of the institution’s operations;
• Provides
  investigative services to line management;
• Reviews
  operations and transactions of the institution that could adversely affect
  the
• Well-being
  of the institution;
• Performs
  an audit of the financial statements of the institution to detect
  irregularities and legal acts in the conduct of the institutional
  business.
• No.
  of recommendations made to management
• Number
  of critical audit issues resulting in change in VFU.
• No.
  of audit reports generated
• Have
  audit charter in place
• Audit
  manual in place

• Assists
  in the execution of the external audit as well as in examinations to be
  conducted by government regulatory agencies and other stakeholders/
  raters
• Ensures
  implementation of issues raised by the external auditor’s management
  letters;
• External
  Audit completed within 3 months of the end of the financial year.
• Draft
  audited accounts

• Consults
  with regulatory agencies for additional clarification on specific
  provisions of laws and regulations and/or discuss compliance findings with
  regulatory authorities.
• Ensures
  compliance to established risk management framework, inclusive of
  policies, procedures, and controls, and consequently, ensures
  compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Level
  of risk in key institutional areas
• Performs any other duties that may be
  delegated by the Board Audit Committee

• The ideal candidate for the VisionFund
  Uganda (VFU) Internal Auditor job opportunity should hold a University degree in accountancy or
  business administration
• Be
  a professional accountant (CPA/ACCA) with at least one year of audit
  experience.
• Previous
  experience in microfinance is desired
• Determined
  personality with initiative, perseverance and the ability to motivate and
  manage a team
• Capability
  and willingness to take responsibility and highly developed sense of
  integrity
• Ready
  to comply and live up to and in accordance with the organization
• Highly proficient in Microsoft office applications
• Proficient
  in Sun Accounts, eMerge, TMS or other relevant accounting software
• The applicant must be a committed
  Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
• Attend
  and participate in the leadership of daily devotions.

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