Internal Auditor Vacancy

Job Title: Internal Auditor

REPORTING TO: Board of Governors

ROLE PURPOSE: To provide independent and objective assessment and appraisal of all the various activities of all departments and sections throughout the hospital. Be proactive in the detection and assessment of losses and risks with a view to prevent occurrence and bring them to the attention of management for timely action.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Audit Planning/Design: Develop and implement a comprehensive annual audit programme/plan for the evaluation of management controls, both financial and non-financial.

2. Conducting Audits: Develop audit procedures and systems. Examine the effectiveness of all levels of management in their responsibility for the use of resources to secure value for money, their compliance with established policies and procedures. Oversees implementation of audit findings and recommendations.

3. Reporting: To provide a written quarterly and annual assurance to the BOG on the adequacy and application of internal control systems operating throughout the hospital. Recommends changes, ensures that company policies and procedures are followed, and establishes techniques to discover and prevent fraud.

4. Improving the Practice of Audits/Championing Risk Management

Identify areas for improvement for the hospital as a whole, develop methodologies to improve the audit process and provide assistance to the hospital in meeting regulatory requirements.

Ensure that internal audits and advice is provided in an impartial and professional manner and in accordance with all relevant Codes of Practice, Standards, Professional and Technical Guidelines, Recommendations etc.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Finance qualification with Internal Audit Experience of at least 3 years

ACCA or CPA certification a requirement.

Membership to IAAU is an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must have a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ post qualification of ACCA or CPA significant experience in Internal Audit roles at a management level in a medium sized organization.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong analytical and evaluation ability, Strong planning and organizational skills.

• Well-developed managerial and leadership skills.

• Good report writing and presentation skills and high level of computer literacy.

• The ability to work to tight deadlines, sensitive to the proper handling of confidential matters.

Remuneration

• An attractive package awaits a successful candidate.

Submission of Applications:

Application accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, applicant’s Daytime telephone contact, three competent referees one of whom MUST be from your current or previous employer should be hand delivered to:

The Human Resource Manager

St. Raphael of St. Francis Hospital Nsambya

P. O. Box 7146, Kampala

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 1st October 2010. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.



St. Raphael of St. Francis Hospital – Nsambya

Tel. +256-41-267012-3 P. O. Box 7146 Kampala – Uganda Fax +256-41-267870

e-mail: nsambyahop@africaonline.co.ug and aispokampala@africaonline.co.ug

Website: www.st-francis-nsambya.org