Job Title: Internal
Auditor
Auditor
Organisation: NARO Retirement
Benefits Scheme (NRBS)
Benefits Scheme (NRBS)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
About NRBS:
NARO Retirement Benefits Scheme (NRBS) is a
contributory saving scheme for National Agricultural Research Organisation
(NARO) staff.
contributory saving scheme for National Agricultural Research Organisation
(NARO) staff.
Job Summary: The Internal
Auditor will be responsible for conducting internal audit checks to assess
effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial transactions and efficiency of
operations. In addition, implements and enforces cost control measures by
examining and analysing accounting records to determine financial status of the
scheme. Other salient duties include preparing audit reports concerning
operating procedures and all the transac
Auditor will be responsible for conducting internal audit checks to assess
effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial transactions and efficiency of
operations. In addition, implements and enforces cost control measures by
examining and analysing accounting records to determine financial status of the
scheme. Other salient duties include preparing audit reports concerning
operating procedures and all the transac
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Intuitively examining all records of the scheme
to ensure proper recording of financial transactions. This will entail
monitoring contributions and benefits management. - Monitoring purchase of equipment and materials to
ensure that all transactions conform to approved procurement procedures. - Monitoring recruitment and selection of staff to
ensure that all appointments conform to approved human resources policies
and procedures. - Analysing deficiencies in management controls,
duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud or irregularities against
approved management policies. - Carrying out special audits to discover
fraudulent methods and techniques and to develop controls for fraud
prevention. - Compiling and preparing reports and findings to
the Chairperson Risk and Audit Committee. - Ensuring that the external audit is done on a
timely basis. - Ensuring that all statutory obligations are
complied with. This includes submission of all statutory returns to the
relevant authorities. - Continuously identify, quantify and report on all
risks within the Scheme and apply Enterprise Risk management techniques to
mitigate the said risks. - Perform any other duty within the auditing domain
which may be assigned by the Scheme manager or the Board
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in
Accounting/Finance or any other related accounting discipline from a
recognised University. - The candidate must also have acquired part or
full professional qualification (level two of CPA, ACCA). - At least three (3) years relevant experience
gained in a busy audit department. - Working knowledge of Benefits Scheme operations
will be an added advantage. - Computer literacy skills
- Ability to interpret and apply management policies
and procedures, rules, regulations and government directives issued to
retirement benefit schemes. - Work independently
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal
relations - Maintaining confidentiality of information
obtained in the course of work. - High degree of professionalism, integrity and
confidentiality.
How to Apply:
All interested job candidates should submit their
application letters, C.V and copies of their testimonials to the Chairman,
Board of Trustees, NARO Retirement Benefits Scheme (NRBS), P.O. Box 214,
Entebbe, Uganda.
application letters, C.V and copies of their testimonials to the Chairman,
Board of Trustees, NARO Retirement Benefits Scheme (NRBS), P.O. Box 214,
Entebbe, Uganda.
Note: Only
shortlisted persons will be contacted.
shortlisted persons will be contacted.
Deadline: 25th July, 2014