About US:
Compassion International is an evangelical Christ-centered child development NGO that for over sixty years has existed as an advocate for children, to release them from poverty and enable them to become responsible and fulfilled Christian adults.

Job Summary: The Partnership Auditor Team Lead supports the Compassion International Country Director in ensuring control, monitoring and improvement of finance and administration practices of ministry partners and projects. This will be achieved through regular monitoring and review of administration procedures and reports and periodic audits of partner entities. This placement will also involve training, correction and follow up procedures. The incumbent explicitly follows Compassion’s matrix management guidelines and policies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Develops and implements monitoring and evaluation systems that are consistent with Compassion requirements in the tracking of Key Results Areas/ Indicators.
· Regularly reviews monthly and annual financial reports and supporting documents for projects. Communicates findings to the Partnership Facilitator, Management Team and the Project Director.
· Travels to Compassion Assisted Projects to audit operational and financial systems, administration records, accountability procedures, staffing, planning, budgets, specific key result indicators, legal compliance and general management practices. These audits will be conducted in a facilitative manner, emphasizing opportunities for training ministry partner workers.
· Works closely with Country Director to schedule meetings and project audits and to share evaluations, assessments, recommendations or findings from audit visits and submits regular written reports to the Country Director on duties and audits performed.
· Supplies program staff with regular updated information on the operational status of projects as compared to plans and budgets submitted.
· Offers technical support in the completion of Church Partners financial planning and budgeting process.
· Keeps current on developments in accounting, auditing, not-for-profit issues and government regulations.
· Develops and maintains interdepartmental relationships through collaboration with all Departments and Teams for the realization of Ministry strategies.
· Performs any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant should hold a good Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Auditing or Financial Management.
· Member of an accounting body like ACCA, CPAU will be an added advantage.
· At least three years’ experience in accounting or auditing.
· Ability to drive with a valid driving permit will be an added advantage.
· Be a mature Christian based on evangelical Christian values; has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and is above reproach in integrity and honesty.
· The applicants must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
· Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.
· Possess the ability and desire to work within one’s influence to serve as an advocate for children around the world who live in poverty and are not able to speak out for themselves. This includes being informed about the issues of children and influencing others to care about children who are in need.
· Computer literacy and working knowledge using Microsoft Office for operational management, including Microsoft products.
· Sound judgment and analytical skills.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for relating effectively with country office, project staff and Corporate Audit department.
· Ability to travel up to 50% and work within a flexible work schedule.
· Working knowledge and experience of relevant local laws.

How to Apply:
All candidates are strongly encouraged to hand deliver or send your application together with a current copy of your curriculum vitae, photocopy of academic documents, three referees and a letter from your local church signed by your Pastor to:

The Senior Human Resources Specialist,
Compassion International Uganda,
Plot 8A3, Baskerville Avenue, Kololo.
P.O. Box 8963, Kampala. Uganda.

Deadline: Friday 25th September 2015 by 5:00pm