Wednesday 21 March 2012

Chief Internal Auditor at The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company


Job Title: CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR

About this Job:
JOB TITLE: CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR

REPORTS TO: Functionally to The Board (through the Board Audit Committee) and administratively to the CEO

JOB PURPOSE: The CIA oversees independent, objective, assurance and consulting internal audit activities and strategic and operational risk management reviews designed to improve business operations, promote good corporate governance, enhance profitability, and ensure continuity

KEY RESULT AREAS:

Direct and oversee the development of the annual audit plan in order to ensure adequate coverage of strategic and operational business risks.
Provide direction to the Internal Audit team to ensure adequate coverage against the plan, to ensure efficient and effective utilization of departmental resources.
Direct the overall performance of audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, and reviewing and analysing evidence to generate audit reports that add value to business operations.
Direct audit staff in the planning, organizing, directing and monitoring of internal audit operations, including assisting in hiring, training and evaluating staff.
Direct the audit staff in conducting interviews, reviewing documents, developing and administering surveys, composing summary memos, and preparing working papers which provide credible evidence of work done.
Direct the audit staff in the identification, development, and documentation of audit issues and recommendations. Ensure appropriate follow up to ensure implementation of audit recommendations.
Requirement:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University (Business Degree in Commerce, Economics, or Finance preferred).
Certification as CIA, ACCA, CPA, or CISA.
5 years full-time experience in auditing, account­ing, business analysis, or programme evaluation, including 3 years of supervisory or audit manage­ment experience.
Knowledge of computerized accounting and auditing is essential, as well as ability to use the Microsoft packages.
Knowledge of contemporary professional develop­ments, and ability to apply them to provide strategic direction and vision to the function.
Excellent conceptual, analytical and communica­tion abilities. Ability to quickly synthesize vast amounts of information into coherent and commu­nicable data is critical.
Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and act as a business consultant to operational and executive management.
Ability to provide ongoing training, coaching and supervision to internal audit staff.
Ability to maintain company and professional ethical standards.
Ability to work independently with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

How to apply:
If you are interested in the above job, address your applications to:

Chief Human Resource Officer, The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd. P.O. Box 9815, Kampala, Uganda before Wednesday, 11th April 2012