International Red Cross NGO Jobs – Coordinator Internal Audit

Organisation: Uganda Red
Cross Society (URCS)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Secretary
General
About URCS:
Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)
is the leading National Humanitarian Organization in Uganda and a member of the
International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. The ICRC is an
International humanitarian institution which has a mandate to protect victims
of international and armed conflicts i.e. the wounded, refugees, civilians,
prisoners and other non-combatants.

Job Summary: The
Coordinator Internal Audit will plan for, lead and manage the Internal Audit
Function and provide an independent cost effective audit service to URCS and
its partners in line with the URCS audit charter and international audit best
practices
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Actively
    participate in the development of URCS’ strategic and annual business
    plans, identifying key risk areas and developing the URCS Annual audit
    plan in line with critical risks identified
  • Supervise
    and participate in the internal and external audits (review of financial
    systems, internal controls and organizational policies )to assure
    management of efficient and effective use of resources, accuracy of
    records, security of assets and prevention of fraud in accordance with
    organizational policies and procedures, national laws, donor guidelines
    and the International Standards on Auditing
  • Supervise,
    motivate, appraise the Internal Audit team and build the capacity of Audit
    staff, non-Audit staff and branches in line with the URCS HR Policy 
    and other organizational policies and procedures
  • In
    charge of developing, reviewing and operationalizing the audit charter and
    Manuals for the effective running of an internal audit function
  • Present
    audit reports to the Board, Finance and Audit Committee and URCS
    Management and, Coordinate and participate in Management Audit Committee
    meetings
  • Plan,
    monitor the tracking, evaluate and foster compliance of URCS Auditees with
    relevant laws, policies and procedures
  • Steer
    the execution of non-routine audit tasks or special projects when required
    by management, such as fraud investigation, due diligence, reviews etc.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:   
  • The
    ideal candidate should hold a Degree in Accounting/ commerce / Business
    Administration from a recognized institution; Post Graduate in Accounting
    / Business Administration is an added advantage; Internationally
    recognized accounting/auditing qualifications like CPA, ACCA, CIA, CISA;
  • At
    least eight years’ auditing experience with at least three years in
    managerial role,
  • Extensive
    knowledge of NGO operations and Knowledge of current auditing practices
    and trends;
    Supervision and managerial skills,
  • Excellent
    Analytical and planning skills
  • Negotiation
    and convincing skills, Leadership and organizing skills, Interpersonal /
    communication skills
How to Apply: 
All candidates who desire to join the International Red Cross and Red Crescent
Movement should send their filled application forms, download
her
e
and E-mail to: vacancies@redcrossug.org or
mail via post to: The Interim Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society,
P.O. Box 494, Kampala, Uganda.

Deadline: Friday 28th November 2014 by 5.00pm.



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