Job Title: Internal Audit Officer Cost Centre – Marie Stopes Uganda Jobs 2022
Organization: Marie Stopes Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala
Reports to: Head Internal Audit Budget Responsibilities (Y/N) Y
Marie Stopes Uganda Profile
Marie Stopes Uganda is an NGO registered in Uganda. We are affiliated to Marie Stopes International. Together we deliver post abortion care, quality sexual and reproductive health care and family planning to millions of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable women. We want to make sure that women have a choice when it comes to having children and that death by unsafe abortion is reduced.
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of this role is to further MSI’s Global Goal: The Prevention Of Unwanted Births and its mission of ensuring every individual’s right to: Children By Choice Not Chance. The Internal Audit Officer will support the Head Internal Audit in providing independent assurance on the effectiveness of controls in place to address risks to the achievement of MSUG’s strategic and operational objectives. In addition, the Internal Audit Officer will assist in the implementation of the Anti-Fraud and Bribery Programme.
Roles and Responsibilities of Marie Stopes Uganda Jobs 2022
- Assist in the implementation of the approved internal audit plan.
- Perform audits through the review of physical and electronic records, evaluate the level of compliance with established control policies, processes, procedures, standards, laws and regulations in assigned functional areas/Channels, identify control weaknesses or process improvement opportunities and initiate workable solutions.
- Document and file work papers and audit procedures performed. Track timely and effective corrective actions taken following audit recommendations.
- Maintain back up (physical and electronic) of all internal audit materials for easy retrieval and assist in monitoring and driving compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements across all business areas/Channels.
- Investigate and report all alleged cases of fraud, waste, abuse and inefficiencies and make recommendations on appropriate preventive or remedial actions.
- Assist in the Implement the internal audit strategic initiatives relating to key responsibilities.
- Assist in the implementation of the Anti-Fraud and Bribery Program i.e. assisting in regular communications to all staff members reminding them of MSUG’s zero tolerance approach and their duty to report fraud, conflicts of interest and gifts and entertainment.
- Assist in the regular training Program for all staff on the Anti-Fraud and Bribery Program.
- Carry out other responsibilities as may be required by the Head Internal Audit.
Minimum Qualifications for Marie Stopes Uganda Jobs 2022
- The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
- Partial professional qualification e.g. ACCA, CPA and CIA will be an added advantage.
Personal Attributes
- Pro-choice.
- Approachable with strong interpersonal & listening skills together with the ability to empower their team.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Strong results orientation and accountability.
- Objectivity and Independence.
- Innovative and pays attention to details.
- Self-motivated and a self-starter.
- The highest levels of integrity, honesty, reliable and strong ethical attitude.
- Strong commitment to the goals and vision of the Marie Stopes Interest in public health, particularly sexual and reproductive health.
- Flexibility to operate in a changing environment.
- Able to communicate effectively (both written and oral) at all levels.
- Computer literacy.
- Information Technology (IT) General Knowledge.
- Cross-functional team player.
- At least two years of experience of internal or external audit with a reputable organisation (a mix of donor funded, and private sector preferred)
- Experience working with an International audit firm will be an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge of financial management systems and reporting, especially donor contract requirements for budgeting and reporting.
- Ability to perform under pressure, handle heavy workloads, and meet stringent reporting deadlines
- Experience in using computerized accounting and audit record keeping systems such as SUN.
- Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate and influence at all levels of the organisation (both verbally and written).
- Ability to work as part of an effective dynamic team.
- Ability to work unsupervised and maintain motivation.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work autonomously, plan and prioritise own workload.
- Ability to effectively adapt to a variety of working environments.
- Ability to frequently travel upcountry.
How To Apply for Marie Stopes Uganda Jobs 2022
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below
Deadline: 23rd March 2022
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