14 December 2014

Joint Medical Store (JMS) Careers - Internal Auditor


Organisation: Joint Medical Store (JMS)Reports to: Head Internal AuditJoint Medical Store (JMS) is a Church founded private Not-For-Profit organization whose mission is to supply medicines, medical equipment and related healthcare services, and training of assured quality to the people of Uganda at affordable prices.Job Summary: The Internal Auditor will be responsible for the implementation of approved annual internal audit plans, review of systems, procedures and controls to ensure that they are efficient and are correctly applied.Key Duties and Responsibilities:  Conduct risk-based audits on key business processes and projects as per annual audit plan.Intuitively analyse data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls or, and extent of compliance with statutory laws and regulations, management policies, procedures and plans.Examine the financial accounting, inventory and management information systems to determine their efficiency and protective value.Conduct special audit assignments as may be required such as adhoc investigations, performance audits and spot checks.Assess potential areas of risk for the organization in view of systems, procedures and processes.Carry out follow-up audits on recommendations for all audit queries raised as per Management’s proposed action.Compile and send internal audit reports to Head Internal Audit in accordance with established report writing guidelines.Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  The candidate should hold a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), Business Administration (Accounting) or BSc (Finance and Accounting).Relevant professional qualifications such as ACCA or CPA or CIA are an added advantage.Membership to the Institute of Internal Auditors will be an added advantage.A minimum of three years’ audit experience in a large and busy firm preferably with complex Inventory Management Systems.Practical experience in using computerized financial accounting packages and inventory management systems.Hands-on experience in systems audit, and knowledge about best practice standards including IFRS, TQM, ISA are desirable.Dependable, honest, impeccable integrityGood team player with strong interpersonal skillsWell-developed oral, written (report writing) communication skillsHighly self-motivated, able to prioritize work and follow up tasks and issues to the endStrong numerical, analytical, accounting and audit skillsComputer literacy skills i.e. proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Email)All candidates should send their applications including photocopies of academic certificates, Curriculum Vitae, names of three professional referees (who are not relatives), and a day-time telephone contacts should be addressed to:The Head of Human Resource and AdministrationPlot 1828 Gogonya Road, NsambyaP.O. Box 4501, Kampala, Uganda.Deadline: Wednesday, 17th December 2014 by 5.00pm.

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