About US:
Kayonza Growers Tea Factory Ltd, located near Butogota Town Council in Kanungu District, is a smallholder farmers’ owned tea processing company incorporated in 1971. It employs hundreds of people in both its estates and processing plant. It is managed by Uganda Tea Development Agency Limited with head office in Kampala.
Job Summary: The Audit Assistant will be responsible for performing all assigned internal audits including planning, evaluating and documenting the results, reporting and follow up.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Work closely with the Audit Manager to develop appropriate risk assessments to be used in the process of identifying risks within the various auditable units as per the annual audit plan.
Develop appropriate audit tests aimed at addressing identified risks and achieving the desired audit objectives to provide assurance that risks are effectively managed or mitigated.
Conduct normal, snap, and follow-up audits with minimal direction, from planning the audit work to resolving exceptions, communicating with responsible management, and writing reports.
Prepare clear and concise audit reports on audit findings, detected non-compliance with Factory policies, guidelines, statutory requirements and procedures for discussion with line managers, and the Audit Manager before final reports are issued for corrective action.
Expeditiously follow-up on all issues arising from audits and other inspections and secure compliance with the agreed recommendations within the relevant time frame.
Conduct investigations into reported frauds and forgeries as may be assigned.
Exercise due professional care in performing audit work, including reviewing operating efficiency and making recommendations for cost reductions and earnings improvement.
Continue professional development through training, participation in recommended courses and in-house training.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in business field or related discipline.
Possession of part professional qualification such as CIA, CPA or ACCA is desirable, completion would be an added advantage.
Working knowledge of computerised accounting
Two or more years’ working experience in audit and accounting in a reputable organisation.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Working knowledge of international auditing standards and procedures
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft office application
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
High level of integrity
Ability to work with figures and pay attention to detail
Ability to work with minimum supervision
How to Apply:
All candidates should their applications with three professional referees and updated CVs to The Human Resources Manager, Kayonza Growers Tea Factory Ltd, P.O. Box 247, Rukungiri or deliver to Uganda Tea Development Agency Offices, Plot 821 Rubaga Road, off Kabaka Anjagala Roundabout to the attention of the Company Secretary.
Deadline: Thursday, 7th May 2015.