Uganda: INTERNAL AUDITOR

African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services

Vacancy Announcement

Internal Auditor (Ref: AFAAS /Int Auditor/IA/ 2014-10)

1Background

The African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS) is the umbrella organisation for Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services (AEAS) in Africa. Its objective is to create efficient, effective and synergistic linkages and partnerships between AAS of member countries to improve the delivery of these services to farmers. It operates within the framework of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). Currently AFAAS is implementing a Strategic Plan built on five key pillars: i) Participation in implementation of CAADP Pillar IV, ii) Information and Knowledge Management, ii) Establishing and supporting Country Fora (CF), iv) Building Partnerships at national, regional and international levelsand v) Developing its governance and management systems. AFAAS is therefore, seeking to recruit a highly qualified and experienced professional for the position of Internal Auditor. This is a regional and fixed position. (Details can be assessed in AFAAS website:www.afaas-africa.org)

2Duties and responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Internal Auditor will generally be responsible for the following duties:

· Evaluate internal control systems at the secretariat and in regional country host offices and recommend improvements and enhancements to ensure that assets are adequately safeguarded against loss and misappropriation and that administrative and financial records are accurate and reliable;

· Conduct financial, operational and compliance audits at the secretariat and in regional country host offices in accordance with prescribed audit standards, and ensure that regulations, rules, policies and agreements are adhered to;

· Periodically conduct detailed reviews of AFAAS’s financial statements and the supporting documents to ascertain the fairness of balances of accounts as presented and conformity with IPSAS and the generally accepted principles.

· Perform efficiency, economy and value for money audits in regional country host offices and in specific audit thrust areas at Headquarters to ensure that utilization of resources is in accordance with plans and budgets, in conformity with donor requirements and in the most advantageous terms for the Programme;

· Develop audit work plans for assigned audit engagements;

· Write draft and final audit reports in a clear, concise and timely manner including implementable recommendations which have been discussed with and agreed to by the auditee;

· Assess the reliability and propriety of accounting and financial information provided to Management on which decision and/or policy formulation are based;

· Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations made by internal and external auditors and evaluate the responses and actions taken by management of the audited units of the Programme, as well as provide advice or clarification when necessary;

· Coordinate with External Auditors in order to achieve adequate and complete audit coverage of all phases of operations;

· Provide advice on policy documents prepared by management as required;

· Contribute to preparedness actions such as early warning, risk analysis and contingency planning and make recommendations. Periodically monitor the management of risks and report on any actions taken;

· Provide training/technical guidance to staff and consultants as required;

· Perform other related duties as required, including carrying out management audits, special studies, investigations and inspections.

3*APPLICATIONS*

Applications with a cover letter and comprehensive curriculum vitae, together with the names, addresses, telephone numbers of three referees should be addressed to the Executive Director-AFAAS, AFAAS Secretariat, Plot 22A Nakasero Road; Kampala, Uganda. email: secretariat@afaas-africa.org copied to msnahdy@afaas-africa.org

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· Applications shall be accepted up to 13thof April 2014 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

· Please include the position reference code indicated above as part of your subject when forwarding your application

· Successful candidate is expected to assume office as soon as possible

· AFAAS is an equal opportunity employer and women are particularly encouraged to apply

By e-mail or post, to reach AFAAS Secretariat not later than 13th April 2014.

Applications with a cover letter and comprehensive curriculum vitae, together with the names, addresses, telephone numbers of three referees should be addressed to the Executive Director-AFAAS, AFAAS Secretariat, Plot 22A Nakasero Road; Kampala, Uganda. email: secretariat@afaas-africa.org copied to msnahdy@afaas-africa.org