About US:
Uganda Cooperatives Savings and Credit Union Limited (UCSCU) is the national apex organization for Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) in Uganda. It is registered under the Uganda Cooperative Societies Statute 1991 and the Uganda Cooperative Regulations 1992.

Job Summary: The Internal Audit Manager will oversee the Internal Audit function by ensuring assurance and management compliance with relevant business and administrative policies and procedures as well as applicable statutory regulations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Plan and carry out audits according to the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and relevant company policies;
· Regularly review UCSCU’s business transactions including payment systems to ensure compliance and value for money;
· Carry out the evaluation and business feasibility studies as directed by the Board and management;
· Conduct system reviews and making appropriate recommendations for improvement;
· Undertake resource verification including periodic stores and cash counts as and when applicable in liaison with the Finance and Administration Department;
· Carry out physical verification of existence and location of the Union’s assets in line with the approved Assets Register including asset codes;
· The incumbent will support the Finance Department in follow up and resolution of External audit queries raised by the Union’s External Auditor in liaison with relevant user departments in carrying out of risk analysis to ensure that all major risks of the organization are identified, analyzed and mitigated;
· Provide technical and professional support to management in the development and implementation of governance and accountability framework;
· Regularly review the management and final accounts and supporting schedules for truthfulness and fairness;
· Vouch the accuracy and integrity of existence and location of the Union’s assets in line with the established policies and procedures;
· Offer timely internal audit and technical support services to SACCOs in line with the Union’s business plan.
· Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by Board and Management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The Internal Audit Manager should hold a B. Com, BBA, B. Sc (Auditing or Accounting Major) or other equivalent from a recognized university
· Full membership of internationally recognized professional accounting or auditing body (ICPAU, CIA, ACCA, etc.) is an essential requirement
· Possession of a post graduate qualification in a relevant field is an added advantage.
· At least two years’ experience in auditing while working with a reputable auditing firm, Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO) or private commercial organization, one of which must have been acquired at a similar level/position.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications and address them to:

The Human Resource and Administration Officer,
Uganda Cooperative Savings and Credit Union Ltd,
Plot 239 Bombo Road, Maganjo,
P.O. Box 6203, Kampala – Uganda

Deadline: 5th October 2015