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NGO Jobs – Internal Auditor at Nile Basic Initiative (NBI)
Job
Title: Internal
Auditor
Title: Internal
Auditor
Job
Ref: NBI-FA/02/013
Ref: NBI-FA/02/013
Duty
Station: Entebbe,
Uganda
Station: Entebbe,
Uganda
About
Nile Basic Initiative (NBI)
The Nile-SEC, headed by an Executive Director is responsible for the overall
corporate direction of the NBI as defined by the Nile Council of Ministers. Its
operations are divided into two main programs: (1) the Basin Cooperation Program
and (2) the Water Resources Management Program.
Nile Basic Initiative (NBI)
The Nile-SEC, headed by an Executive Director is responsible for the overall
corporate direction of the NBI as defined by the Nile Council of Ministers. Its
operations are divided into two main programs: (1) the Basin Cooperation Program
and (2) the Water Resources Management Program.
Job
Summary: The internal
auditor will be fully responsible for the NBI internal audit function and will
provide both assurance and advisory services. Under the Assurance Services the
Internal Auditor makes objective assessment of evidence required in order to
provide an independent opinion or conclusions regarding NBI’s, operations,
function, processes, systems, or other subject matter. The Internal Auditor
will carry out objective examination of evidence for the purpose of
providing an independent assessment of risk management, organizational
controls and governance processes while under advisory
services, the Internal Auditor will provide advice and recommendations to
management on improvements to internal controls which, if implemented,
will add value and improve the organization’s operations.
Summary: The internal
auditor will be fully responsible for the NBI internal audit function and will
provide both assurance and advisory services. Under the Assurance Services the
Internal Auditor makes objective assessment of evidence required in order to
provide an independent opinion or conclusions regarding NBI’s, operations,
function, processes, systems, or other subject matter. The Internal Auditor
will carry out objective examination of evidence for the purpose of
providing an independent assessment of risk management, organizational
controls and governance processes while under advisory
services, the Internal Auditor will provide advice and recommendations to
management on improvements to internal controls which, if implemented,
will add value and improve the organization’s operations.
Key
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Internal Auditor will review and determine whether NBI’s Centres
systems of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes, as
designed and represented by management, are adequate and functioning in a
manner to ensure:
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Internal Auditor will review and determine whether NBI’s Centres
systems of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes, as
designed and represented by management, are adequate and functioning in a
manner to ensure:
- That
the internal audit activity is carried out as per the NBI Internal Audit
Charter and Internal Audit Manual; - NBI
Risk profile is developed regularly monitored and updated. - Interaction
with the various governance groups occurs as needed and there is adequate
management and team adherence - Risk
based annual Internal Audit work plan is prepared including tasks,
assignments and timelines for completion for each task and main
activities, and reporting results of audit; - Financial,
managerial, and operating information is accurate, reliable, and
timely. - Quality
and continuous improvement recommendations are fostered in NBI’s control
processes and evaluation of the effectiveness of the existing policies and
procedures. - Legislative
or regulatory issues affecting NBI are recognized and addressed
appropriately. - Employees’
actions are in compliance with policies, standards, procedures, and applicable
laws and regulations. - Resources
are acquired economically, used efficiently, deployed effectively and
adequately protected; in achieving plans and objectives in operations,
programs and program support (value for money audits). - Processes
and expenditures are in compliance with the established laws and
regulations (and other donor regulations as may be applicable). - Carry
out special audits and investigations as may be requested by the audit
committee and or management. - Ensure
that the internal control environment is adequate and complied to and is
designed in accordance to the COSO framework. - Follow
up on the implementation of the external audit recommendations - Ensure
that the information and communication within NBI generates adequate
reports that facilitate running and controlling the work program and
project activities.
Reporting
- On
a quarterly and in line with the annual audit work plan, the internal
auditor will submit a report on the results arising from the internal
audit reviews undertaken at each NBI centre to the management and
Nile-TAC Audit Committee. - The
report will include audit findings, recommendations and conclusions
relating to the adequacy of and compliance with the system of internal
controls and the efficiency, effectiveness and economy of operations
in the areas covered by the internal audit review for the period under
consideration. - The
management responses to the audit findings will also be included in the
report. - At
least once per annum the internal auditor will present his reports to the
Nile-TAC Audit Committee
Organization and
Supervision Arrangements:
The Internal Auditor, will report functionally to the Audit Committee and
administratively to the Executive Director Nile Basin Secretariat
Supervision Arrangements:
The Internal Auditor, will report functionally to the Audit Committee and
administratively to the Executive Director Nile Basin Secretariat
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
The internal auditor is
expected to possess the following qualifications and experience:
expected to possess the following qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration or its
equivalent. - Registered
qualified member with full professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA,
CFA, CPA, CIA. - At
least 5 years post qualification experience in internal auditing. - Must
demonstrate/manifest adequate Internal Audit capability for carrying out
internal audit assignments within specified timeframe;
How
to Apply:
to Apply:
Candidates should submit
their applications electronically to the Executive Director via E-mail to recruitment@nilebasin.org.Application/cover
letters clearly indicating the position and accompanied by detailed curriculum
vitae should reach the Executive Director not later than 22nd April 2013
their applications electronically to the Executive Director via E-mail to recruitment@nilebasin.org.Application/cover
letters clearly indicating the position and accompanied by detailed curriculum
vitae should reach the Executive Director not later than 22nd April 2013
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