Jobs at UVRI Infection and Immunity Research Training Programme - Internal Auditor

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• The incumbent will develop and update the institution risk matrix, maintain and implement the risk management plan in consultation with the Director UVRI
• Evaluate internal control systems at UVRI, bench mark with best practices and internationally acceptable standards, recommend improvements or enhancements to ensure that resources are adequately safe guarded against misappropriation.
• Carry out compliance audits and reviews to ensure adherence to administrative and financial procedures including verification of records for accuracy and reliability in accordance with prescribed audit standards.
• Keenly review and analyse financial data of UVRI including sub-granting and report on performance trends and compliance with the budgets and agreements to the Director UVRI.
• The Internal Audit will also assess the reliability and appropriateness of accounting and financial information provided to the Director on which decisions and policy formulation is based.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• A minimum of two to four years’ experience in audit of a donor funded organization
• Previous experience of risk management systems in grants
• Prior exposure and experience in internal audit risk and internal controls review and compliance audits in accordance with GAAP
• Possession of internationally recognized accounting or auditing certification such as CPA, CIA
• Working knowledge of GoU PPDA rules and regulations
• Working knowledge of M& E trends in a public health service delivery organization.
• Proficiency in computerized accounting packages preferably QuickBooks AccountingProven interpersonal skill, a team worker in a multidisciplinary environment
• Effective oral and written communication using MS Office (Word, Power Point, Advanced Excel)

How to Apply:

All candidates are encouraged to send their application letters, curriculum vitae including names, email addresses and telephone contact details of two (2) referees, plus copies of academic qualifications via E-mail to: moses.kizza@mrcuganda.org and / or mkizza@uvri.go.ug.

Deadline: Friday 25th March 2016