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Organisation: Infectious

Diseases Institute (IDI)

The Infectious

Diseases Institute (IDI) is an international non-profit organization which is a

partnership of infectious diseases and public health specialists. The overall

objective of the IDI is to strengthen health systems with strong emphasis on

Infectious Diseases, through Research and Capacity Development. IDI has five

operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention,

Care and Treatment; Training, Research and Laboratory services (provided

through a partnership with the Makerere University-John Hopkins University Core

Lab) and Outreach.

Job Summary: The Projects Audit

Assistant will carry out audits in accordance with the audit work plan and any

other assignments by the supervisors.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

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Support in establishing the objectives, scope, and

methodology of the audit and developing audit programs.

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Conduct research to obtain back ground information

for the audit.

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Create work papers to document the audit work

performed and support the audit report.

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Perform cash counts, physical inventories, or other

audit procedures as needed to meet the audit objectives.

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Routinely verify project asset registers and ensure

that registers are current

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Keenly verify the physical performance of field

activities

·        
Document audit results and highlight points for

Supervisor’s attention

·        
Develop audit recommendations to assist Management

with improving operations and internal control systems.

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Perform follow up procedures to assess the adequacy

of Management’s implementation of the recommended actions.

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Perform trips to our project sites up country.

·        
Regularly communicate the status of work to your

Supervisor on a regular basis.

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Perform any other duties as may be reasonably

assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

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The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree

from a reputable University preferably in Business Administration or Commerce

(Accounting). Studying to gain a professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA,

CPA or ACA would be an added advantage.

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A minimum of one year’s experience in a reputable

audit firm.

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Working knowledge of audit procedures and requirements

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Working knowledge of computerized accounting-

preferably Navision.

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Ability to comprehend and interpret policies,

procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines

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Ability to build and maintain effective working

relationships with co-workers and those the incumbent audits

·        
Ability to operate standard office equipment and

personal computers using spreadsheets and processing applications.

·        
Detailed knowledge of donor accountability

requirements

·        
Ability to accurately compile data and analyze

information

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Use professional judgment and skepticism to conduct

work.

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Ability to work both independently and as a team

member.

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Excellent report writing and verbal skills.

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Excellent interpersonal skills and team spirit

All suitably qualified

and interested candidates should apply either via e-mail or hand-deliver an

application letter with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional

referees to:

Human Resource

Manager, Infectious Diseases Institute, P.O. Box 22418, Kampala. Uganda

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for

interviews.

Deadline: 28^th August, 2015.

Duty Station: Kampala,

Uganda