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Organization:FINCA International
Location:Kampala,Uganda
Opportunity Type: Job
About the Organization:
FINCA International, one of the world's leading MFIs, provides financial services to clients through wholly-owned and operated subsidiaries in Africa, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Greater Middle East.
About the Job:
FINCA International is looking for an Internal Audit Manager (IAM) for FINCA Uganda. S/he will provide an independent and objective assurance in terms of internal auditing, and also provide consulting services to add value to and improve the organization's operations.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and implement audit plans based on risks, and supervise the monitoring, review, and capacity building processes of the internal audit department in accordance with the FINCA International internal audit directives and international standards on auditing;
- Perform professional internal auditing work which involves managing or conducting performance, operational, financial, IT, and compliance audit assignments in the affiliate, and the region;
- Provide consulting services to the affiliate management and staff;
- Provide input to the development of annual internal audit plan;
- Internal audit engagement planning, execution, and supervision;
- Communication;
- Support;
- Other projects.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required;
- CIA and/or CFE certification highly desired (If not CIA or CFE, the candidate must be willing to become certified);
- Second certification/degree in a specialty field (e.g., IT, IT Auditing, Fraud or Fraud auditing, HR, Legal, Accounting, Microfinance or Banking). This may substitute for 1 year of required experience;
- A least 4 years of professional experience and 3 years of full-time experience in internal auditing, operations, accounting, business analysis, or program evaluation, including 2 years supervisory or project management experience;
- Experience in microfinance operations, or banking or auditing in a supervising capacity;
- Knowledge of control and risk self-assessment facilitation techniques;
- Good skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines;
- Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, systems documentation, and ideally other business software to prepare workpapers, reports, memos, summaries, and analyses;
- Effective verbal and written communications in English and local language, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations for improvement;
- Ability and willingness to frequently travel within the country and some international travel as the position requires 50% of travel;
- Ability to travel in order to conduct or participate in audits in other countries of the region and in other regions.
Posted: 15th Oct 2013
Closing Date: 30 Nov 2013
How to Apply:
Apply Online
http://www.microfinancegateway.org/p/site/m//template.rc/1.11.189962
