Hospice Africa Uganda (HAU) has a Job Vacancy

Job Title: Internal Auditor
Location: Kampala (1 post) .
Job Purpose:
Carry out an independent appraisal of the effectiveness other policies, procedures and standards by which the HAU's financial, physical and information resources are managed; assist management and the trustees of the HAU in the effective discharge of their responsibilities

Specific Duties:
• To work with BOD members/ trustees and management to ensure a system is in place which ensures that all major risks of the HAU are identified and analyzed, frequently.
• To plan, organize and carry out the internal audit functions
• Make reports on the programmes, activities and compliance lo HAU policies by each department
• To work with all departments to ensure that M&E produces results on trends in clinical service and education, producing regular evidence based results to support palliative care in Africa
• To coordinate coverage with the external auditors and ensure that each party aware of areas of concern
• To make recommendations on the systems and procedures being reviewed, report on the findings and recommendations and monitor management's response and implementation
• To review and report on the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of the financial and other information that is provided for management
• To report on the value for money that the HAU obtains in all its activities with special regard to economy, efficiency and effectiveness
• To conduct any reviews or tasks requested by BOD members / trustees, the Chief executive director, provided such reviews and tasks do not compromise the independence or objectivity of the “internal audit function
• To provide both the BOD and management with an opinion on the internal controls in the HAU.
• To submit quarterly internal audit reports both to the BOD Chairman and CED/ senior management. Produce an annual report on all audit activities.


Job requirement

Minimum Job Requirements:
Post graduate degree in Financial management (preferably MBA), with a recognized professional qualification e.g. CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants), ACA (Association of Chartered Accountants), ACCA (Certified Chartered Accountant). CIPFA (Public Finance Accountant), IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors). At least 5 years documented working experience in a similar position. NGO experience is added advantage.


How to apply

To apply: Qualified and interested candidates may hand deliver, email or post a detailed resume with a cover letter indicating three work related referees to the address below. Emails must not exceed 2MB. Deadline for receiving applications is 12lh August 2011. Detailed Job Descriptions can be obtained from our website www.hospiceafrica.or.ug or on the notice boards at all our offices

The Human Resource and Administration Director Hospice Africa Uganda
P.O Box 7757,Kampala, Makindye Rd, opposite ARA, Email: humanresource@hospiceafrica.or.ug