Internal Auditor – Igara Growers Tea Factory Limited

About US:
Igara Growers Tea Factory Limited is a smallholder tea company located in the South Western district of Bushenyi. Igara is a leading black tea producer that manages this process from the farmer to the markets by implementing a series of programmes and procedures that will ensure the company realizes maximum benefits for all stakeholders.

Job Summary: The Internal Audit will support the Internal Audit Function in the implementation of an independent and systematic approach to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls systems, risk management and governance processes so as to add value to the operations of the factories. The Internal Auditor shall be responsible for performing all assigned internal audits including planning, evaluating and documenting the results, reporting and making follow-ups.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Work in liaison with the Senior Internal Auditor and Internal Audit Manager, participates in the development of appropriate risk assessments to be used in the process of identifying risks within the various auditable units as per the annual plan.
Develop appropriate audit test aimed at addressing identified risks and achieving the desired audit objectives to provide assurance that risk are effectively managed or mitigated.
Perform normal, snap, and follow-up audits with minimal direction, from planning the audit work to resolving exceptions, communicating with the responsible management and writing reports.
The jobholder will prepare clear and concise audit reports on audit findings, detect non-compliance with Factory policies, guidelines, statutory requirements and procedures for discussions with line managers and the Senior Internal Auditor and Internal Audit Manager before final reports are issued for corrective action.
Follow-up on all issues arising from audits and other inspections and secure compliance with the agreed recommendations within the relevant time frame.
Carry out investigations into reported frauds and inconsistencies as may be assigned.
Perform any other duties as assigned to by his / her supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate must hold a business-related course with a bias in Auditing, Food Processing and Engineering.
Possession of postgraduate and part profession qualification such as CIA, CPA or ACCA is desirable, completion would be an added advantage.
A minimum of two years working experience in audit and or accounting in a reputable organization.
Excellent report writing and communication skills
Working knowledge of international auditing standards and procedures.
Excellent computer skills
Working knowledge of computerized accounting
Good analytical and problem solving skills
High degree of integrity
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Age: 25 – 40 years

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their envelopes clearly marked “Application for the post of “Internal Auditor” with an application letter and detailed updated CV indicating three independent referees and copies of academic certificates should be submitted to:
The Company Secretary, Uganda Tea Development Agency Ltd (UTDAL), Rubaga Road off Kabakanjagala roundabout, Kampala, P.O. Box 6204, Kampala.

Deadline: 15th May 2017 by 5:00pm.

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