About EFC:
EFC Limited is a new microfinance institution in Kampala located in Ndeeba at Master Wood Plaza. Already well-established in Zambia and Tanzania, the Entrepreneurs Financial Centre model is a proven market leader providing specialized lending services in amounts up to UGX 50 million to existing micro and small enterprises. The purpose of the Entrepreneurs Financial Centre (EFC) is to provide increased access to specialized financial services for entrepreneurs while contributing to wealth creation, improvement of living conditions and development of the Ugandan private sector.

Job Summary: The Internal Audit Assistant will support the review and assessment of the effectiveness of the policies, procedures and standards by which the EFC’s financial, physical and information resources are managed. The incumbent will be providing the EFC Board of Directors and Senior Management an independent and objective assurance and consulting activity designed to improve the effective discharge of their responsibilities and EFC operations overall.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Work in liaison with the Board of Directors and Senior Management to ensure a system is in place which ensures that all major risks of the EFC are identified and analysed on an annual basis;
· Technically support the team to plan, organise and carry out the internal audit function including the preparation of an annual audit plan which fulfils the responsibility of the department by scheduling and assigning work and estimating resource needs;
· Report to the Internal Audit team, Audit Committee and Senior Management on the policies, programs and activities of the department;
· Render support to coordinate coverage with the external auditors and ensure that each party is not only aware of the other’s work but also well briefed on areas of concern;
· Make recommendations on the systems and procedures being reviewed, report on the findings and recommendations and monitor management’s response and implementation;
· Technically support the review and report on the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of the financial and other information that is provided for management;
· Carry out any reviews or tasks requested by the Internal Audit team, Audit Committee, Managing Director or Chief Financial Officer, provided a such reviews and tasks do not compromise the independence or objectivity of the internal audit function;
· Provide both the Audit Committee and Senior Management with an opinion on the quality and effectiveness of the internal controls in the EFC.
· Carrying out risk assessments of the various departments and/or functional areas of the EFC in established/required timelines;
· Support establishment of risk-based audit programs;
· In charge of determining the scope of review required for each particular circumstance;
· Reviewing the suitability of the internal control system design;
· Conducting audit testing of specified areas and identify reportable issues and the dimension of risk;
· Determining and reporting compliance with policies, procedures and statutory requirements;
· Verbally communicating findings to Senior Management and drafting comprehensive and complete reports for submission to the Audit Committee.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The Internal Audit Assistant should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance;
· Recognized professional qualification i.e. CPA (Certified Public Accountant);
· Detailed working knowledge of internal audit in the financial services sector and the foresight to see how the intricate day-to-day internal audit activities link with and support the achievement of the mission and vision of the EFC
· At least two to three years’ finance and accounting experience in a financial institution;
· Detailed knowledge of audit procedures, including planning, techniques, and test and sampling methods involved in conducting audits;
· Working knowledge of financial, accounting, internal control and accounting and auditing IT systems;
· Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
· Excellent analytical and organizational skills;
· Possess the ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with other EFC staff.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their applications with a detailed CV at our head offices in Ndeeba on Master Wood Plaza or email only CV and application to: HR_OFFICER@efcug.com.

NB: Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Deadline: 26th June, 2015