About US:
The Inter University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) is a strategic institution of the East African Community (EAC) responsible for coordinating the development of human resources and research in the region. IUCEA is charged with a number of responsibilities among them being to coordinate academic and research activities jointly undertaken by Partner states and member university institutions. The main objectives of IUCEA are to (i) facilitate networking among universities in East Africa, and with universities outside the region; (ii) provide a forum for discussion on a wide range of academic and other matters relating to higher education in East Africa; and (iii) facilitate maintenance of internationally comparable education standards in East Africa so as to promote the region’s global competitiveness in higher education.
Job Summary: The Internal Auditor will offer technical support in the implementation of IUCEA’s audit programs. The incumbent will ensure that all financial and other transactions of IUCEA are in compliance with the established policies, practices, rules and regulations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
In charge of the preparation and implementation of the annual audit plan
Maintaining internal audit and control systems for effective utilization of the institution’s resources
The job holder will be maintaining risk detection and management systems
Preparing and submitting timely and up to date audit findings and draft reports
Carrying out ad-hoc and special internal audit checks of systems and financial transactions
Conduct investigation of any cases of suspected theft, fraud and misappropriation of funds and making reports
Performing any other duty as the Executive Secretary may direct from time to time
Key Performance Indicators:
Annual audit plans
Periodic reports on internal audit findings
Increased efficiency and optimal utilization of IUCEA’s assets and resources
Internal audit reports to the Management and Audit Committee
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or a Bachelor’s degree of Commerce or BBA majoring in Finance or Accounting or equivalent
Professional Qualifications i.e. Chartered Certified Accounting CPA (II) or ACCA (II) or CIA or CA or equivalent
Broad working knowledge of accounting and audit control systems
At least five (5) years of related experience, two (2) years in internal auditing in a busy organization/Audit firm/public sector
Must demonstrate high integrity, independence, and able to manage diversity and conflict.
The incumbent should possess conceptual, analytical, excellent interpersonal, communication, public relations, planning, judgment, and decision making, report writing and presentation skills.
Computer literacy skills i.e. proficient in computerized accounting packages. Working knowledge and ability to use the SUN SYSTEM will be an added advantage
Age Limit: Below 50 years.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their following application letters should be accompanied with the following:
Certified copies of the applicants degree awards
Up to date and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
Addresses of three referees, one of which should be the current immediate supervisor
Applications marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF INTERNAL AUDITOR in hard copy or electronic be addressed to:
The Executive Secretary
Inter-University Council for East Africa
Plot M833, Kigobe Road
Kampala, Kyambogo
P.O. Box 7110, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 256 251/2
Fax: +256 414 342 007
E-mail to:recruit@iucea.org
Deadline: 16th January 2016