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Head of internal Audit at Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-
Uganda
Baylor-Uganda is looking for
knowledgeable, enthusiastic and compassionate individuals for the role
positions below
Position Title:Head of internal Audit
Organization:Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Uganda (Baylor -Uganda)
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Reports to:Board
Application Deadline:March 20th, 2015
Organizational Profile:
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Uganda (Baylor -Uganda)
headquartered at Mulago hospital, is a private not for profit NGO that
provides: HIV/AIDS care, treatment and prevention services; maternal child
health services; Health Professional training and Clinical Research..
Role definition:
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To initiate, develop and monitor the implementation of systems, policies
and procedures for providing an independent appraisal of how the organization’s
financial, physical, operational and information activities or resources are
managed as per the set policies and procedures
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Formulate and update the internal
audit manual and present it to management for consideration and to the board
for approval in line with the national audit act and international financial
standards in accordance with the audit rules and guidelines.
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Review the reliability and
integrity of financial, stock management and operating information &
appropriateness of systems, policies and procedure and make appropriate
recommendations in accordance with the audit rules and guidelines.
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Develop and monitor the
implementation of the annual audit plan to carry out the responsibilities of
the internal audit department in line with the departmental guidelines.
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Conduct an organization
monitoring to Identify new challenges based on country risk, operational risks
and market risks or political disturbances and come up with proactive control
measures to mitigate the effects of such risks on Baylor Uganda in line with
IAAS.
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Develop a strategy for conducting
ad hoc audits as per the request of the Board or SMT in line with IAAS.
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Prepare quarterly board audit
reports to the Board Audit & Finance Committee and other stakeholders; this
will contribute to effective management of existing and emerging risks in line
with IAAS.
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Develop a strategy to monitor the
implementation of corrective action to address any control weaknesses
identified by management in line with IAAS.
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Develop and maintain a competent
& motivated “internal audit team” through implementing HR support
activities in line with the Human resources manual.
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Develop a procedure to guide
External audit and maintain a working relationship with external auditors to
ensure that they have all the necessary information they might require in line
with the audit rules and guidelines.
·
Develop and manage the internal
audit annual budget in line with Baylor Uganda financial guidelines
·
Develop an internal audit
‘operation strategy based on holistic strategic thinking’ and monitor its
implementation through quarterly BSC in line with Baylor Uganda strategic plan
and IAAS
Qualifications & Job specifications
The job holder should have:
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A Bachelor’s degree (honors) in a
financial or accounting related course and a financial or accounting related
Masters degree from a reputable university.
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Membership of ACCA or CPA.
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Membership to Institute of
Internal Auditors of Uganda.
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Computer Proficiency coupled with
a strong understanding of Audit software and knowledge of Navision.
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The candidate must be 34-45 years
of age.
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The candidate must have at least
seven (7) years working experience, with three (3) years at a senior auditing
management level in a reputable organization.
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Team player, excellent oral and
written communication skills & analytical skills. H/she should have
knowledge of audit procedures (audit related planning techniques, test &
sampling methods and so on).
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H/she must be willing to travel up country occasionally.
Mode of application:
If you have the relevant qualifications and experience, please send your
application to the address below not later than 4.00 p.m., Friday 20th March
2015.
Provide a detailed CV demonstrating possession of the job requirements,
current position, names and addresses of three referees i.e. email and phone
addresses, copies of professional/Academic documents, certificate of good
conduct, email address, and day time telephone contact.
You must have at atmost a credit 6 in MATH and ENGLISH.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview and an
approved ‘Medical Check-up report from a recommended health centre for successful
candidates is a requirement at entry.
THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER,
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION-UGANDA
BLOCK 5 MULAGO HOSPITAL, P.O. BOX 72052, CLOCK TOWER, KAMPALA
Tel: +256-417-119200/100; EMAIL: applications@baylor-Uganda.org
Mulago Hospital- Block 5 Mulago Hospital; P.O. Box 72052, Clock Tower
Kampala – Uganda; Tel: +256 -0417119100; Fax : +256 -0417119166
Email: applications@baylor-Uganda.org
