Job Title: Internal Auditor (IA)
Organisation: The Microfinance Support Centre Limited (MSC)
Duty Station: MSC Head Office, Kampala, Uganda
Reports To: Manager Internal Audit and Compliance
About MSC:
The Microfinance Support Centre Limited (MSC) is a linchpin of Government of Uganda
(GOU) micro credit programmes under the Rural Financial Services Strategy. MSC facilitates access to affordable, sustainable and convenient financial and Business Development services to active and productive Ugandans. MSC Ltd supports legally established entities engaged in the value chain namely; production, value addition and marketing enterprises.
Job Summary: The Internal Auditor (IA) will be responsible for the execution of Audits for the Company and the clients in order to enforce compliance to regulatory framework and risk management best practices.
Key Duties
Execute Audits in accordance with the annual work plans and as instructed by the supervisor.
Support the Audit team to create and maintain Audit records for future reference.
Assist the Audit team to evaluate adequacy of any internal controls of a new system being introduced.
Participate in conducting Audits of the Zonal Office and the clients.
Assist the internal Audit in identifying risk potential areas in the Company and recommend remedial action.
Participate in conducting impromptu cash counts.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Internal Audit Manager
Key Performance Indicators:
Implement internal audits assignments as allocated by the Manager
Well maintained audit records.
Prompt identification of risk potential areas in the Company and recommend timely remedial action.
Qualifications,
The candidate should hold a Degree (Honours) in Bachelor of Commerce or Business Administration with emphasis on accounting (accounting major).
Level/Part II of any professional accounting qualifications recognized under Accountants Act cap 266 will be of added advantage.
Skills & Experience:
Experience in automated accounting systems will be an added advantage.
Two or more years working experience in accounting/Auditing with a reputable organization, preferably in the financial service industry.
Maintains professional standards of performance by keeping current with best Internal Audit practices through self-training and participating in recommended courses and in-house trainings.
Demonstrate competent knowledge of accounting principles, auditing standards techniques, laws and regulations governing the Financial Services Sector in Uganda.
Self driven with high sense of responsibility.
Ability to meet deadline with minimal supervision.
Strong Interpersonal skills.
Age: Between 25-40 years.
Apply:
All candidates with the requisite qualifications should send their applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae hand delivered or soft copies to the address below;
The cover page should be a summary showing only personal details, qualification, list of previous employers, names and addresses of at least three referees, email address and day time telephone contacts where applicable.
Applications in properly sealed envelopes should be submitted to the address given below clearly stating the area of interest on the top right corner. All applicants are required to fill a summary form upon submission of the applications.
The Executive Director,
The Microfinance Support Centre Limited,
Plot 46, Windsor Crescent- off Acacia Avenue
P.O.BOX 33711, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 30th November, 2013
