Inaugurated in 2001
and licensed by the National Council for Higher Education in March 2003, Kabale
University (KAB) has enjoyed steady growth and progress. KAB’s Main Campus is
located on Kikungiri Hill, one Kilometre off Kabale-Katuna Highway in Kabale
Municipality. Mandated to bridge a highly
and licensed by the National Council for Higher Education in March 2003, Kabale
University (KAB) has enjoyed steady growth and progress. KAB’s Main Campus is
located on Kikungiri Hill, one Kilometre off Kabale-Katuna Highway in Kabale
Municipality. Mandated to bridge a highly
felt gap in South Western Uganda and
the surrounding areas of the Great Lakes Region, KAB offers a serene reflective
environment which is enhanced by the cool all-year-round energizing climate.
The general uniqueness and added value of Kabale University is in its identity
of a secular, community founded and supported University. The University offers
an opportunity for men and women who wish to realize their full potential in
pursuit of academic and non -academic careers
Applications are
invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts:
invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts:
ADMINISTRATIVE
POSITIONS
POSITIONS
Chief
Internal Auditor (01)
Internal Auditor (01)
Reports
to: Vice
Chancellor/Audit Committee of the Board
to: Vice
Chancellor/Audit Committee of the Board
Age: 35 years and above
Purpose
of the Job:
of the Job:
To be in charge of
internal audit function of the University and put in place a strong and a sound
internal audit control: the soundness and adequacy of Financial and management
systems, procedures and other internal control systems in the University and
report any departure from rules and procedures and advise management on
corrective or remedial action.
internal audit function of the University and put in place a strong and a sound
internal audit control: the soundness and adequacy of Financial and management
systems, procedures and other internal control systems in the University and
report any departure from rules and procedures and advise management on
corrective or remedial action.
Tasks
and Responsibilities
and Responsibilities
- Advise the University on general
financial management and control of the University finances in accordance
with the University Council Policies and regulations; - Help in establishment of financial
control systems in respect of revenue collection, payment/expenditure and
procurement of goods and services; - Check monthly financial
statements, reports and their reconciliation; - Develop audit policy and plans in
accordance with internationally accepted auditing standards and National
Council for Higher Education financial guidelines; - Review and appraise the adequacy
and effectiveness of the systems of internal control and give opinion on
findings to Management; - Appraise the relevance,
reliability and integrity of management, financial operating date and re
ports; - Review the system established
procedures and systems to ensure compliance with statutory requirements
and regulation; - Appraise the economy, efficiency
and effectiveness in the employment of the University resources; - Conduct special assignment and
investigation on behalf of the management into any matter effecting the
probity, interest and operating efficiency of the University; - Provide high level advise to Vince
Chancellor and other officers on matters of financial management and
accountability
Requirement:
Qualifications:
Applicant should possess
a good degree in either Commerce or Business Studies and Professional
qualifications in the field of financial; management, such as ACCA, CPA or
equivalent from an internationally recognized institutions. He/she must be
registered member of a professional body.
a good degree in either Commerce or Business Studies and Professional
qualifications in the field of financial; management, such as ACCA, CPA or
equivalent from an internationally recognized institutions. He/she must be
registered member of a professional body.
Experience:
Applicant should have
a minimum of six (06) years post qualification Audit and accounts experience
with at least three (3) years at a level of senior auditor of a reputable
organization. A candidate with experience in managing Donor funded projects and
with hands on experience of accounting packages and reporting systems will have
an added advantage.
a minimum of six (06) years post qualification Audit and accounts experience
with at least three (3) years at a level of senior auditor of a reputable
organization. A candidate with experience in managing Donor funded projects and
with hands on experience of accounting packages and reporting systems will have
an added advantage.
Person
Specification
Specification
The candidate should
be dynamic and result oriented, with a proven track record of achievements. He
should be innovative and willing to take on challenges in an ever changing
environment
be dynamic and result oriented, with a proven track record of achievements. He
should be innovative and willing to take on challenges in an ever changing
environment
Employment
Terms:
Terms:
A successful
candidate will be employed on 5 years contract renewable upon satisfactory
performance.
candidate will be employed on 5 years contract renewable upon satisfactory
performance.
How to apply:
Applications with
copies of comprehensive typed Curriculum Vitae, copies of transcripts and
certificates, giving full details of applicants’ education and qualifications,
work experience, present salary, postal and telephone contacts, names and
telephone contacts of three referees should be sent to: The University
Secretary Kabale University Kikungiri Campus P.O Box 317 Kabale
copies of comprehensive typed Curriculum Vitae, copies of transcripts and
certificates, giving full details of applicants’ education and qualifications,
work experience, present salary, postal and telephone contacts, names and
telephone contacts of three referees should be sent to: The University
Secretary Kabale University Kikungiri Campus P.O Box 317 Kabale
APPLICATIONS
SHOULD REACH THE ABOVE ADDRESS WITHIN 14 DAYS OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT
SHOULD REACH THE ABOVE ADDRESS WITHIN 14 DAYS OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT
