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• The incumbent will develop and update the
  institution risk matrix, maintain and implement the risk management plan
  in consultation with the Director UVRI
• Evaluate internal control systems at UVRI,
  bench mark with best practices and internationally acceptable standards,
  recommend improvements or enhancements to ensure that resources are
  adequately safe guarded against misappropriation.
• Carry out compliance audits and reviews to
  ensure adherence to administrative and financial procedures including
  verification of records for accuracy and reliability in accordance with
  prescribed audit standards.
• Keenly review and analyse financial data of
  UVRI including sub-granting and report on performance trends and
  compliance with the budgets and agreements to the Director UVRI.
• Perform efficiency, economy and value for
  money audits to ensure utilization of resources in accordance with plans
  and budgets, in conformity with donor requirements and most advantageous
  terms of the programme.
• Develop audit work plans for assigned audit
  engagements and develop audit correction plans in a clear, concise and
  timely manner including implementable recommendations which have been
  discussed and agreed upon with UVRI management.
• Follow up on the implementation of external
  audit recommendations made by external auditors, advice and clarify on
  management responses where necessary and ensure that agreed actions are
  taken by management.
• The Internal Audit will also assess the
  reliability and appropriateness of accounting and financial information
  provided to the Director on which decisions and policy formulation is
  based.
• Provide technical advice on related policy
  documents such as financial management, procurement and disposal of
  assets, administration, risk management, I CT and anti-bribery and fraud
  policies.
• Significantly contribute to audit
  preparedness by such actions as early warning, risk analysis and
  contingency planning and making corrective recommendations to audit
  findings.
• Periodically monitor the implementation of
  risk management plan and report to management and the Director on actions
  to be taken.
• Conduct adhoc investigations and reviews as
  may be requested by the Director or UVRI  
  management.
• Prepare and submit timely monthly, quarterly,
  bi annual and annual internal audit reports and present to management
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned

• The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s
  degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• A minimum of two to four years’ experience in
  audit of a donor funded organization
• Previous experience of risk management
  systems in grants
• Prior exposure and experience in internal
  audit risk and internal controls review and compliance audits in
  accordance with GAAP
• Possession of internationally recognized
  accounting or auditing certification such as CPA, CIA
• Working knowledge of GoU PPDA rules and
  regulations
• Working knowledge of M& E trends in a
  public health service delivery organization.
• Proficiency in computerized accounting
  packages preferably QuickBooks AccountingProven interpersonal skill, a
  team worker in a multidisciplinary environment
• Effective oral and written communication
  using MS Office (Word, Power Point, Advanced Excel)
• Self-driven with Integrity, Objectivity and
  Openness, efficiency and keen to meet tight deadlines
• Audit techniques work programs test sampling
  documentation and reports
• Keen attention to detail and thoroughness,
  capable of rigorous analytical approach and result oriented
• Demonstrated ability to organize and
  prioritize and exemplary planning skills

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