About SOS:
SOS Children’s Villages Uganda is an indigenous non-government, social development organisation affiliated to SOS Children’s Villages International, a worldwide child care organisation, currently running Children’s Villages and other projects in 135 countries around the world. SOS has been working in Uganda since 1991, and runs Children’s Villages and other projects at Kakiri, Entebbe (Abaita Ababiri), Gulu and in Fort Portal – Kabarole district.

Job Summary: The Internal Auditor will support management in reviewing, documenting and establishing effective accounting and operational controls over the Organization’s administrative and programmatic activities in the National office and all facilities within SOS CVs Uganda, and as well as supervising the examination, investigation and review of records, reports, financial statements and management practices to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, donor requirements and Organization’s Standard Operating Procedures

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· The incumbent will plan and budget for the internal audit plan and implementation of audit processes within SOS programmes .
· Incorporates best practice and policy ensuing a clear concept and guideline for effective implementation is adhered to.
· Assess and make recommendations on the effectiveness of the design and operation of internal controls across the financial and operational processes of the different programmes.
· Actively promote a culture that drives adherence to policies and process as well as responsibility and accountability for risk management and controls.
· Engage management to build risk and control awareness and to promote a proactive control culture.
· Carries out visits as arranged and performs individual audit in compliance with the approved audit program to ensure effective internal control systems are in place
· Promotes quality audit reports ensuring that key observation, impact and recommendation are implemented in time
· Conducts comprehensive investigations based on organizational requirement, produces genuine facts and prepare quality and timely reports containing observations and recommendations.
· He/she supports the office of the National Director to develop a flexible annual audit plan using an appropriate risk-based methodology, and any risks or control concerns identified by management
· Manages the execution of financial, operational and compliance-based audits with a focus on the programs as required by the different regional and international offices.
· Supports management with the documentation, testing and remediation of internal controls; develop and evaluate test plans in accordance with professional audit standards.
· Implements the annual audit plan: collect, analyze and document results of audit investigations as well as communicate observations and recommendations to senior management for appropriate improvements to program, financial and information technology processes.
· Performs follow-up on recommendations to improve/enhance the internal control environment.
· Keeps management informed of emerging trends and successful practices in internal auditing.
· Oversee the identification and management of financial and legal risks so as to minimize or eliminate such risks within the organization.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate should preferably hold an Honors Degree in Commerce, Business Administration (Accounting Major) with bias in Accounting or Finance from a recognized University.
· A minimum of three years of related work experience with a not-for-profit organization
· Full membership of an international accounting professional body such as ACCA, CPA or CIA.
· Member of the International Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU).
· Excellent planning and organizational skills.
· Effective communication including reporting skills.
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is must.
· Working knowledge of computerized accounting software e.g. Sage Peachtree, Navision or QuickBooks will be an added advantage.
· Willingness and ability to travel in and outside Uganda

How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to send their application letters enclosing a detailed Curriculum Vitae, current salary information, copies of academic transcripts and certificates, including telephone contact and details of at least three references to:

The Human Resource Coordinator,
SOS Children’s Villages Uganda,
25 km on Kampala-Entebbe Rd, Abaita Ababiri,
P.O. Box 27510,
Kampala. Uganda

Or send via E-mail to: jobs@sosuganda.org

NB: The application should clearly be indicating the position title in the subject line. Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and send all documents in one file attachment.

Deadline: Friday, 14th August 2015.