Job Title: Internal Auditor
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assist in monitoring the business function of PEAS and reporting all material finding and preparing appropriate recommendations for corrective actions. This is achieved by reviewing the system of internal controls in order to determine whether they are adequate and to ensure the following:
• Assets are properly safeguarded and utilised effectively and efficiently
• Financial transactions are properly recorded, summarized and reported
• PEAS and its network of schools are adhering to all laws and regulations
2. The Internal Auditor is also responsible for:
• Notifying the Audit & Risk Manager of internal control weaknesses
• Making audit recommendations to correct these weaknesses and discussing both the problems and the solutions with the supervisor
• Maintaining all financial records/documentation for all audits and reviews performed
• Analysing data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud or lack of compliance with managements policies
3. Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.
4. Avoid the appearance of conflict, all requirements of the Professional Ethics regarding conflicts of interest in employment, purchasing, and other decisions, including solicitation and acceptance of gifts and favours, and submit in a timely fashion the required annual disclosure statement regarding employment and financial
5. Perform any other duties and responsibilities as required alternatives as the supervisor may find appropriate
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant should be possess a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. Professional certifications such as CPA and CIA are preferred with a minimum of level
• Familiarity with IIA Standards and the IIA Code of Ethics.
• At least two (2) years auditing and financial reporting/compliance with IFRS experience.
• Experience in budget and financial management
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Very strong computer skills in financial software and Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Well organised, analytical and pays attention to detail
• Communicates effectively in English both orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities
• Flexibility, initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to develop positive professional relationships with a range of people
• A commitment to the PEAS values
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their applications with a cover letter (paying particular attention to the Person Specification), curriculum vitae, a brief writing sample (unedited by others), and contact information for two professional references to:
The Human Resource Manager.
PEAS Uganda
P.O. Box 23308, Kampala
Plot 2881, Block 216, Ntinda Kisaasi,
Mumbejja Road. Opposite Ndere Centre.
Kampala. Uganda
Or send your application via Email: ugandarecruitment@peas.org.uk,
For further details on vacancies at PEAS visit our website: www.peas.org.uk
NB: Only complete applications will be reviewed, and only qualified candidates will be shortlisted and contacted by email.
Application Deadline: 2nd Oct 2013
