Internal Audit Officer Jobs – UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI)
Job Title: Internal Audit Officer
Organization: UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Internal Audit Manager
About US:
UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI) is a registered financial institution in Uganda and is adherent to the Central Bank’s regulations and guidelines and was founded in 1994 to provide quality microfinance services.
Job Summary: The Internal Audit Officer will carry out internal audits to ensure that all company systems, policies and procedure are being observed and applied and make recommendations for improvements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Auditing and Audit Reports;
- Participate in establishing the objectives, scope and methodology of the audit and developing an audit program.
- Perform audit work in a professional manner and in accordance with current professional auditing standards.
- Conduct a risk analysis to develop the nature, timing and extent of audit procedures for the audit.
- Review and evaluate the overall accounting, operational and computerized systems controls.
- Document the operation and internal control systems in a manner that is sufficient to complete the audit objectives.
- Perform cash counts, physical inventories or other audit procedures as requested by the Internal Audit Manager or as needed to meet the audit objectives.
- Create working papers to document the audit work performed and support the audit report.
- Prepare summary memorandums and draft audit reports.
- Develop audit recommendations to assist in improving operations and internal control systems.
- Perform follow up procedures to assess the adequacy of the implementation of recommended actions.
- Perform any other duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI) Internal Audit Officer job must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a Business related discipline, Engineering, Computer Science from a reputable university or college
- Professional qualification e.g. CPA, ACCA, CISA, CISM Audit Experience, Skills and Abilities
- At least one year working experience in an auditing environment.
- Possess analytical skills
- Knowledge of current accounting and auditing standards, procedures and requirements
- Knowledge of information systems (Networks, Databases, Operating systems, General computer applications)
- Computer literacy in MS Word, PowerPoint, Access, Spreadsheets, Outlook.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Comprehend and interpret policies, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines applicable to the organization.
- Use professional judgment and skepticism to conduct audit work.
- Other critical skills and abilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Energetic and ability to be active throughout and willingness to learn
- High level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality
- Excellent communication skills and high level of customer care
- Willing to work long hours with minimum supervision
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit their cover letter together with an up-to- date CV and Academic documents as one document to: recruitment@ugafode.co.ug (Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line). Applications should be addressed to the Head of Human Resource
Deadline: 28th March 2019
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