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The Uganda Registration Services Bureau seeks to recruit suitable
qualified, competent, and experienced professionals to fill vacancies within
various directorates and departments
Position Title:Senior Internal Auditor (1)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Organisation: Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB)
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Reports to: Manager‐ Internal Audit
Application Deadline:16th February, 2015
Background Information:
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) is established as a
Statutory Body under the Uganda Registration Services Bureau Act Cap. 210. The
Bureau is a key player in commercial and civil registrations that facilitate
private sector development and vital statistics for national planning.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
·
Make recommendations for update
of the Internal Audit Charter in line with the regulations.
·
Develop detailed audit program
for each risk detailing the scope, nature and timing of audit procedures.
·
Execute 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 prepare a report on significant issues
to.
·
Prepare and submit audit reports
to the Manager.
·
Monitor the timely implementation
of the management actions recommended in the audit reports. Provide senior
management and the Board of Auditors with an opinion on the adequacy,
effectiveness and efficiency of the internal controls in the organisation.
·
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 Directors.
·
Participate in the relevant
meetings.
·
Liaise with the external auditor
on internal control issues.
·
Report on internal control issues
and the implementation of the internal audit plan to senior management and the
Board of Auditors / external entities
·
Frequent interaction with all
personnel within the organization.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
·
Annual Audit Plans implemented;
·
Compliance and value for money
audits conducted and reported;
·
Physical verification of assets undertaken;
·
Post audit review carried out and
reported;
·
Audit queries followed up and
resolved;
·
Assist the Director, Internal
Audit in reviewing management and final accounts and supporting schedules for
truthfulness and fairness;
·
Provide technical and
professional support to management in the development and implementation of
governance and accountability framework;
·
Perform any other key
responsibilities and duties as may be assigned from time to time.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
·
An Honors Degree in Commerce,
Business Administration (Accounting Major), Accounting or their equivalent from
a recognized University;
·
Full Membership of
Internationally Recognized Professional Accounting or Auditing Body (CIA, ACCA,
CPA, etc) is an essential requirement;
·
A post graduate qualification in
a relevant field is an added advantage.
·
A minimum of 4 years’ experience
in auditing gained while working with a reputable auditing firm or public or
private commercial or donor funded organization, two of which must have been at
the level of Internal auditor.
KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
·
Computer skills (Preferably
Microsoft office Applications).
·
Practical knowledge of auditing
computer aided applications;
·
Ability to work on own initiative
as well as in a team;
·
Capacity to establish
credibility, and trust and partnership.
·
Analytical and problem –solving
skills.
·
Excellent interpersonal skills;
·
Excellent communication and
report writing skills.
·
A person of integrity and honesty
Mode of application:
Interested candidates who fully meet the required job specifications and
with the right personal attributes are invited to submit their application
letters indicating day time telephone contacts, postal and email addresses, or
both and three reputable referees, certificates and testimonials, to reach the
Bureau not later than two weeks from the date of this advert.
All applications should be addressed to:
The Chairman, Board of Directors,
Uganda Registration Services Bureau,
Plot 5 George Street, Georgiana House
P.O. Box 6848 Kampala
Telephone: +256 414 235 915/256 414 233 219,
Fax: +256 414 250712,
5. Note:
All applications should be submitted to the Front Desk Officer on floor
number 5 and must be registered.
Please clearly indicate the position applied for on the left hand top
corner of the envelope before submission.
Note: Those who had responded to our previous advertisement of 3rd June
2014 and are still interested are free to re‐apply.
Feedback
Only successful candidates will be contacted, Any form of canvassing,
influence peddling and /or any other “backdoor” attempt, of whatsoever nature,
to influence the selection process will automatically lead to disqualification
of a candidate without any recourse.
