NHCC Job Placement - Internal Audit Officer
Organization: National Housing and Construction Company Limited (NHCC)Reports to: Head of Section (Internal Audit)The National Housing and Construction Company Limited (NHCC) was founded in 1964 and is a Ugandan construction and real estate management company, partly owned by the Uganda Government. The Company’s mandate is to increase the housing stock in the country, rehabilitate the housing industry and encourage Ugandans to own homes in an organized environment. Job Summary: The NHCCL Internal Audit Officer will conduct independent and objective assurance audits aimed at evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.Key Duties and Responsibilities: Plan and formulate audit programs based on systematically identified and assessed risks, in line with the Internal Audit plan, Internal Audit Charter and International Internal Auditing Standards.Carry out systems audits of all NHCCL operations in line with the Internal Audit plan, Internal Audit Charter and International Internal Auditing Standards and other best practices.Perform compliance tests to ensure that operational and financial processes are executed in line with NHCCL policies and regulations, as well as applicable laws and regulations.Prepare audit reports and submit them to the Head of Department (Internal Audit) and Management, in line with NHCCL Internal Audit Policies and Procedures.Expeditiously follow up all recommendations on audit findings, as per NHCCL’s guidelines.Regularly examine NHCCL’s operations to ensure that all Company assets are properly recorded and safeguarded, as per NHCCL’s financial regulations.Conduct control risk self-assessments (CRSA) in all departments in NHCCL, as per NHCCL Risk Management strategy and Departmental procedures.Provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of the processes put in place by Management to manage the risk of fraud, as per the NHCCL Fraud Policy.Ascertain the reliability of information systems (input, process and output), and ensure that all computerized systems comply with statutory regulations and generally accepted accounting principles, adequate financial controls, established Company plans and procedures, system security policies and effective systems development guidelines.Perform any other duties as may, from time to time, be assigned by relevant authority.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The ideal applicants for the Internal Audit Officer Job should hold good Degrees in Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting or Finance), or a closely related and relevant field, from a recognized University.Accountancy or Internal Auditing professional qualification, such as ACCA, CPA, CIA, or CISA, is a must.Good working knowledge of the standards of the International Professional Practices Framework as issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors is essential.Computer proficiency in application of audit-related Software and MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and related packages, is essential.Working knowledge of Navision Software system shall be an added advantage.At least five years’ working experience, three or which as an Internal Auditor or in a similar position, in a large and reputable public or private sector organization.Significant experience in working with reputable housing-related public, or private sector organizations shall be an added advantage.Proven negotiation and communication skills.Highly results-oriented.Proven presentation and reporting abilities.Exceptional interpersonal and human relations skills, as well as a team-player.Analytical, accuracy and judgemental skills.Proven coordination and networking skills.Good IT and computer proficiency skills.Maturity, high ethics and integrity.A confident, independent, articulate and reliable personality.Ability to work under tight deadlines and for long hours.Possess the ability to deliver high quality outputs with minimal supervision.All interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications clearly marked “Application for the position of Internal Audit Officer and accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of testimonials & three professional referees should be addressed to;The Chief Human Resource Officer,Plot 5, 7th Street, Industrial Area,Deadline: 16th January, 2015 by 4.00p.m (Local time)
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