Internal Audit Officer Job at Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority in Uganda

Job Title           :     OFFICER INTERNAL AUDIT (1 POST)
Supervisor Title  :    MANAGER  INTERNAL AUDIT
Department      :   CORPORATE OFFICE

Job summary:
To execute the internal audit function.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reports to the Manager Internal Audit and carries out the following duties:
a) Review financial accounting, administrative and operational controls of PPDA to determine accuracy, soundness, reliability and compliance with accepted principles, practices, and procedures.
b) Review integrity of the financial statements provided to Management.
c) Verify transactions for appropriateness and completeness.
d) Prepare reports on assignment deliverables with documented audit findings and recommendations to feed into the quarterly internal audit report to the Audit Committee.
e) Assess risks inherent to the operations of PPDA and recommend measures to mitigate them.
f) Prepare annual internal audit plan.
g) Review the adequacy of and adhere to the established internal control system, and advice on any possible improvements in the existing system.
h) Monitor compliance of the Authority to established policies and procedures and regularly review performance of systems in the Authority.
i) Prepare quarterly reports on compliance and adherence to established policies and procedures.
j) Any other duties as assigned by the Manager Internal Audit

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
A minimum of:
• Honours   Degree in  Commerce or  Business Administration from a recognised university
• A professional qualification in ACCA, CPA is a requirement
• Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors is an added advantage
RELATED JOB EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of 3 years experience in Internal Audit from a reputable organisation

ADDITIONAL SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES:
• Good computer skills for accounting and auditing packages
• Good report writing and Presentation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Good communication skills
• Investigative and Analytical skills
• High level of Integrity
• Organizing ability
• Good Interpersonal relations

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:
Full time employee on a 3 year renewable contract and an attractive salary package.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:
• Envelopes should be clearly marked “Application for the Post of “Officer Internal Audit ”
• Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
• Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
• 3 professional references are required. Independent reference checks will be conducted.
• A detailed CV including a hand-written application letter, copies of  academic certificates and 2 current photographs of the applicant should be submitted to:

The Executive Director,
Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority,
5th Floor, Nakasero Towers
Plot 37/39, Nakasero Road
P.O. Box 3925,
KAMPALA

Not later than 7th December 2012 at 5.00 p.m.