UGANDA BAATI LIMITED
Uganda Baati Limited is a member of the Safal Group of companies, and the first one in the East African region to set up an ultra-modern Continuous Galvanizing line. We are Uganda’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of roofing sheets and have the widest range of roofing products in galvanized, aluminium-zinc coated and pre-painted materials with branches in; Kampala, Arua and Tororo.
We are looking to fill the following position; this challenging opportunity requires an individual who is able to demonstrate a high level of technical and managerial ability in specific areas with great attention to detail.
Job Title: INTERNAL AUDITOR
Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: KAMPALA
Job category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance
Min. years of experience: 4 years
Required languages: EnglishFrench
Required IT skills: MS Office (in general)
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: June 20, 2013 - 5pm
JOB TITLE: Internal Auditor
REPORTING TO: Chief Executive with indirect reporting to Group Internal Manager
JOB SUMMARY
Examine and evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the organization’s internal control systems and procedures and recommend corrective actions to improve operations, enhance internal controls and reduce costs where possible.
Key accountabilities:
Internal Audit
Draft the Internal Audit Charter of the organization in line with the international standards.
Develop risk–based annual audit plans detailing the scope, nature and timing of audit activities.
Design internal audit procedures and work programs.
Advise management on the resourcing requirements for the internal audit function, including any potential outsourcing arrangements.
Conduct internal audits to assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the established internal controls and procedures.
Identify key areas of risk within the organization and propose appropriate controls to mitigate the risks.
Review the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of financial information and other disclosures provided to management.
Discuss audit findings and recommendations with line managers and report significant issues to senior management.
Prepare audit reports in line with the approved audit plan.
Monitor the timely implementation of the management actions recommended in the audit reports.
Provide senior management and the Group Internal Audit Team with an opinion on the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the internal controls in the organization.
Continuous improvement
Assist the development of an internal control culture, including training to staff.
Monitor the trends and developments in the internal audit area.
Conduct ad-hoc investigations and reviews as requested by senior management or the Board of Auditors.
Participate in the Group Internal Audit meetings.
Liaise with the external auditor on internal audit control issues.
Reporting
Report on internal control issues and the implementation of the internal audit plan to senior management and the Group Internal Audit Team.
Qualification/requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
Internationally recognized accounting or auditing certification, such as ACCA, CPA, CIA etc. (desirable)
Internal controls, compliance and risk management
Audit techniques (work programs, tests, sampling. documentation, and reports)
IT MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, advanced Excel)
Expertise in the functioning of a multinational manufacturing company is an added advantage
Expertise in internal audit, risk and control functions
Excellent communications and presentation skills
At least 4 years relevant work experience in an Internal Audit or Internal control function in a manufacturing company or professional accounting firm including exposure to:
•Lending operations and related activities
•Investment and Treasury operations and related activities
•Funding operations and related activities
•Financial administration and expenses
•Administrative activities
Personality Attributes
Integrity
Personal organization and planning skills
Capable of a rigorous analytical approach and result oriented
Perseverance in the analysis of issues
Flexible and stress resistant
Ability to organize and prioritize
Ability to place details in a wider context
Ability to explain findings and to convince the organization to implement audit recommendations
How to apply:
Candidates who fully meet the above requirements should submit a detailed CV, including a daytime telephone contact, three referees, quoting the position to daphne@ubaati.com by 10th June 2013 5pm. We appreciate your application however, only short listed candidates will be contacted.