Embassy of Ireland Jobs - Financial Systems Senior Advisor ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organization: Embassy of Ireland

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

The Embassy of Ireland is a diplomatic

mission that represents the economic, political, cultural and social interests

of the Government of Ireland in Uganda. It is responsible for implementing and

overseeing Irish Aid Uganda Development Programme, catering for the consular

needs of Irish citizens in Uganda and promoting cultural interaction between

Ireland and Uganda.

Job Summary: The Financial Systems Senior Advisor will

provide independent and objective audit assurance and services designed to

improve the Embassy’s operations and manage risk effectively. The duties

involved combine the development and management of an audit work programme in

line with Irish Aid’s audit policy, and the successful candidate is expected to

significantly contribute to the development of appropriate audit policies and

practices appropriate to the Irish Aid programme in Uganda. Specifically duties

will include the audit of partner organisations, provision of advice to

management on risk, providing support to the public financial management

function in the Embassy and maintaining relations with external auditors,

Office of the Auditor General and other organisations. The incumbent may also

require carrying out specific audit and value for money type assignments and,

as required, special investigations.  The

Financial Systems Senior Advisor is also required to prepare a variety of

reports on audit issues for Headquarters.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

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The

ideal candidate for the Irish Embassy Job should hold an internationally

recognised accounting qualification such as CIMA, ACCA or CA with full

membership of ICPAU

·        
At

least ten years’ experience, three of must be post-qualification experience

·        
Good

knowledge and understanding of the development context, including relevant

initiatives to improve the delivery of development assistance

·        
Excellent

computer skills in a range of accounting packages to interrogate systems and

produce information and reports

·        
Excellent

interpersonal skills, including negotiation skills, to work with senior members

of staff at the Embassy as well as with partners on audit issues

·        
Impeccable

degree of personal integrity

·        
Demonstrated

ability to demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness and perseverance, and the ability to work both

independently and as part of a team

·        
Excellent

written and oral communication skills

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Past

audit experience in a development agency or international NGO at a senior level

is an added advantage

·        
Detailed

knowledge and experience of public financial management systems at either a

macro- economic level or at the level of a relevant social sector is also

highly desired

All candidates who wish to join the

Embassy should apply by forwarding a covering letter of not more than two pages

which demonstrates relevant experience. The letter should be accompanied by

your Curriculum Vitae (maximum 4 pages) detailing qualifications and work

experience to date. Please note that the specified page limits will be strictly

enforced and any excess pages will be disregarded in appraising your

application. The complete applications should be sent via Email only to:  rosemary.buringuriza@dfa.ie.