Audit and Compliance Officer NGO Jobs – Makerere University Joint...
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP)
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Jinja
Status Pekerjaan
Waktu penuh
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Job Summary:
The Audit and compliance Officer shall assist the Internal Auditor in the independent and objective evaluation of the Project and subgrantee financial systems, processes, compliance, risk management and internal controls. S/he will carry out audits, reviews, and investigations to deliver opinions on the effectiveness of the controls and risk framework operating across the Program to the various stakeholders.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Review LPHS-EC financial and accounting systems, to ensure that they are adequate, effective and conform to the set standards.
• Inspect/ examine organizations Accounts to ensure adherence to financial reporting standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform sub grantee financial and donor compliance reviews.
• Identify and report process improvements value added observations for audited units that help enhance operational effectiveness, service quality and efficient use of resources.
• Ensure adequate documentation is maintained to substantiate all audit related issues in all sections of the program.
• Prepare audit/compliance reports in an efficient, timely and concise manner.
• Assist the Internal Auditor in preparing periodic management and Board reports.
• Conduct follow-up activities to make sure audit findings are resolved.
• Communicate audit findings with Management at the end of audit fieldwork through a discussion and through written reports.
• Asses the best financial practices for the program and make appropriate recommendations.
• Perform spot checks on departments and program areas.
• Perform routine audit monitoring activities for Presentation to Management.
• Carry out special audits and Adhoc investigations as assigned by Senior Management.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The ideal candidate must hold a bachelors degree such as accounting or business management or related field.
• Must have full ACCA or CPA (U)
• Experience with USAID/PEPFAR funding programs is an added advantage.
• Capacity to relate to a different range of Internal & External stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Risk-Based Integrated Audit (planning, execution, reporting and follow up)
• At least three years of hands-on experience in auditing.
• Experience working with non-governmental organization (NGO) will be an added advantage.
• Ability to be self-directed and self-motivated and a team player.
• Excellent oral and written communication (report writing) skills.
• Computer proficiency (MS office) with good working knowledge of accounting software preferably SUN system and Navision.
• Highest standards of integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to develop and implement training programs for multi-faceted audiences
• Emotionally intelligent individual, with the ability to resolve conflicts professionally
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Project management skills.
• Strong and proficient analytical skills
