Senior Internal Auditor Church of Uganda

The Church of the Province of Uganda (Church of Uganda) is a member of the Anglican Communion. The Church is commissioned to carry out Christ’s mission of teaching, healing and nurturing people so that they may have an abundant life and build an evangelistic, loving, caring, worshipping, peaceful and just community. The Church of Uganda is seeking to recruit suitable persons to fill the positions listed below:
(1). Title : Senior Internal Auditor

Reporting line : Functionally reports to the Audit Committee of the Board of Finance and Administratively to the Provincial Secretary
Supervises : Internal Auditor(s)
Core duties:
• Primary role is to carry out internal audit duties in the Provincial Secretariat
• Undertake a broad, comprehensive programme of internal audit in the entire COU and its related programme activities of Planning, Development & Rehabilitation (FOR), Treasury, Education, Health, Mission and Evangelism
• Regularly review, update and implement the Provincial Internal Audit, Risk Management and Whistle blower policy
• Develop and review internal controls that help in fraud risk prevention and detection
• Prepare Internal Audit Unit annual work plans and conduct annual internal audit activities
• Review and assist in setting up proper book keeping and accounting systems in the Provincial Secretariat projects and programmes. Perform regular examination, verification and audit of key control areas and recommend improvement(s)
• Perform regular audits at the Provincial Secretariat projects/programme sites to ensure up to-date financial records and that they are complying with approved management and accounting policies and procedures.
• Carry out investigations in frauds and misappropriation of resources, if any
• Carry out operational and value for money audits to ascertain the effectiveness of established policies and plans and where necessary recommend improvements Attend to periodic cash and stock counts
• Audit income and expenditure, assets and liabilities and commitments to ensure they are fairy stated in the financial statements and management reports
• Advise on resource mobilization in COU and assist in building related capacities in the Province
• Assist in building capacities in Provincial Management and control of project operations through on the job training and other interventions
• Coordinate quarterly risk management committee meetings
• Liaise with external auditors from time to time
Requirement:

Person specifications: |||
• At least 5 years experience in internal auditing
• University graduate in Commerce/Accounting/Finance
• Full professional qualifications in CIA and membership to the Institute of
• Internal Auditors
• ACCA or CPA is added advantage
• Knowledge and experience of working with faith-based organizations
• Committed and practicing Christian
• 30-45years
Competencies required: ;
• Excellent audit and financial analysis skills
• Good knowledge of Internal Audit principles and practices
• Excellent skills in Risk and Portfolio Management of Faith-based organizations
• Assertiveness, high levels of integrity and decision making skills
• Ability to prioritize work and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work with minimal or no supervision
• Committed to the values and faith of Church of Uganda
Salary: - USD/month
How to apply:

Qualifying female applicants are encouraged to apply.
Applications along with up-to-date curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certified academic testimonials, a letter from your local church, names & contacts of three referees and a day time contact should be submitted to the address below not later than June 15th 2012. Clearly indicate the post you are applying for on top of the envelope. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
The Provincial Secretary
The Church of the Province of Uganda
Wills Road, Namirembe
P.O. Box 14123, KAMPALA.