Internal Auditor NGO Jobs – Humanity & Inclusion (Salary 2.2m)
Organization: Humanity & Inclusion (Handicap International Federation)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Basic Salary: UGX 2,208,949 /=
Reports to: Country Finance Manager
About US:
Handicap International Federation (operating under the name Humanity & Inclusion) is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside disabled and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Country Finance Manager and in direct coordination with Finance office, the Internal Auditor will;
Preparation of Final Accounts in line with the annual statutory audit
- Draft final accounts including income statement, trial balance and balance sheet for validation by the Finance Manager
Lead the audit processes for the mission
- Lead in the revising accounting procedures and propose implementation plan
- Organize for local audit preparation for the Uganda mission
- In consultation with the Finance Manager respond to all local and HQ based audit queries during audits.
- Prepare an action plan for the implementation of the recommendations as per the management letter and submit to the Finance Manager for validation
- In consultation with Finance Manager assist Financial Controller HQ to respond to queries on audits being conducted at HQ
- Provide necessary documents during audits
- Disseminating findings of the audit to relevant team members.
Lead in compliance checks for HI policies and procedures
- Conduct comprehensive monthly check on the accountancy before the reports are sent to Kenya and HQ
- Perform internal checks and audits
- Periodically update the Uganda mission staffs on the policies and procedures
- Undertake a comprehensive analysis on coding of expenses in the system both GAP codes, donor codes and HI internal codes.
- Provided feedback to the finance team on compliance checks and internal audit in order to create consistence.
- Review financial documents to ensure that there is consistence in the templates used.
Partner capacity assessment and compliance check
- Lead and follow up the due diligence process for partners and report to the Finance Manager
- Participate in defining financial aspects of the partnership contracts including budgets
- Contribute to capacity building of partners or sub grantees by providing systematic feedback on their reports and trainings if needed.
- Ensure agreements to be signed between HI and partners conform with donor requirements as far as the administrative and financial requirements are concerned.
- Check and revise existing agreements with partners where necessary at any stage of implementation
- Review and submit validated summary financial reports data and supporting documents provided by partners to the Programme Accountant to incorporate the same in the HI financial system as per the timeframe.
- Check and verify partner accountancy based on donor regulations
- Closely monitor the financial health and capacity of the partners
Respect HI identity, rules and policies In coordination with the Human resources manager and Finance Manager:
- Know, understand, apply and respect HI code of conduct and ethics, HI mandate and values, HI rules and operating procedure, HI policies (child protection policy, policy and mechanism for the prevention of and fight against bribery, the protection of beneficiaries from sexual exploitation and abuse policy) and make sure they are known, understood, applied and respected by its team
- Know, understand, apply and respect HI security rules and make sure they are known, understood and applied by her/his team.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Humanity & Inclusion Internal Auditor job must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field;
- A minimum professional qualification of CPA Level II is a must
- At least 3 years’ progressive work experience in an Audit Firm
- Experience in a similar position within the humanitarian context
- A strong accounting experience, and experience in dealing with complex budgets, is an added advantage.
Competencies
- Control and drawing-up of accounts (national)
- Knowledge of IT tools used in accounting and Management (FIS)
- Accountancy
- Management of cash flow and funds storage
- Knowledge of bank system
- Management of cash boxes
- cash-flow control
- Drawing up of forecasts
- Budget monitoring and reporting
- Knowledge of expenditure commitment procedure
Personal Qualities: Independence, Transparency, Analytical skills, Attention to detail
Training skills
Condition:
Starting Date: 11th January 2021
Length of contract: 1-year Contract Renewable
Basic Salary: Ugx 2,208,949
NB:
- Humanity and Inclusion is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage females and persons with disabilities to apply to become a part of our organization.
- HI staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the Code of Conduct. In accordance with these values.
- HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.
- HI does not solicit funds in exchange for employment opportunities.
How to Apply:
If you feel you meet the requirements, please send an updated CV (3 pages max, including three professional referees current and/or past line managers) with a cover letter as One Document to HR department at recruitment@uganda.hi.org indicating the position applied for “Application for Internal Auditor.” Any efforts to influence the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.
Deadline: Tuesday 10th November 2020 by 5:00pm