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Internal Auditor - Joint Medical Store (JMS)
JMS invites applications from suitably qualified people to take up the
following employment opportunities that have come up.
Position Title:Internal Auditor
Duty Station: Kampala
Organization:Joint Medical Store (JMS)
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Application Deadline:17th December 2014
Background Information:
Joint Medical Store (JMS) is a Church founded private Not-For-Profit
organization whose mission is to
supply medicines, medical equipment and
related healthcare services, and training of assured quality to the people of
Uganda at affordable prices.
Job purpose:
The job holder reports to Head Internal Audit and plays a key role in
implementation of approved annual internal audit plans, review of
systems,procedures and controls to ensure that they are efficient and are
correctly applied.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Carry out risk-based audits on key business processes and projects as per
annual audit plan.
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Analyse data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls or, and
extent of compliance with statutory laws and regulations, management policies,
procedures and plans.
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Examine the financial accounting, inventory and management information
systems to determine their efficiency and protective value.
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Carry out special audit assignments as may be required such as adhoc
investigations, performance audits and spot checks.
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Assess potential areas of risk for the organization in view of systems,
procedures and processes.
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Carry out follow-up audits on recommendations for all audit queries raised
as per Management’s proposed action.
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Prepare and submit internal audit reports to Head Internal Audit in
accordance with established report writing guidelines.
Education and Training:
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Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), Business Administration
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(Accounting) or BSc (Finance and Accounting).
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Relevant professional qualifications such as ACCA or CPA or CIA are an
added advantage.
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Membership to the Institute of Internal Auditors will be an added
advantage.
Experience and knowledge:
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Practical experience in using computerized financial accounting packages
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and inventory management systems.
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Practical experience in systems audit, and knowledge about best practice
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standards including IFRS, TQM, ISA are desirable.
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At least three years audit experience in a large and busy firm preferably
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with complex Inventory Management Systems.
Skills and Competencies:
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Dependable, honest, impeccable integrity
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Good team player with strong interpersonal skills
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Well-developed oral, written (report writing) communication skills
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Self-motivated, able to prioritize work and follow up tasks and issues to
the end
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Strong numeric, analytical, accounting and audit skills
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Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Email)
Mode of application:
Applications including photocopies of academic certificates, Curriculum
Vitae, names of three referees (who are not relatives), and a day-time
telephone contacts should be addressed to: The Head of Human Resource and
Administration Joint Medical Store Plot 1828 Gogonya Road, Nsambya
P.O. Box 4501 Kampala
Closing date for receiving applications will be Wednesday, 17th December
2014 at 5.00pm.
Only short listed applicants will be contacted for interview.
