The Compliance Graduate Intern plays will play a key role in supporting the compliance team to ensure that Medical Teams International Uganda activities are in compliance with a complex array of internal and external policies, procedures and regulations. Under the supervision of the Internal Audit and Compliance Manager, s/he will evaluate, perform specific audit tests (routine or surprise) to confirm adherence to procedures. 

RESPONSIBILITIES                        

• Support in performing already designed audit procedures for the various internal audits/ compliance reviews in line with the compliance plan and gather and document evidence to support the findings.
• Support e ongoing review and evaluation of current Medical Teams Uganda administrative policies and procedures (HR, Finance, Program, Procurement, Vehicle, IT, etc.) to ensure compliance with global policies; and identify gaps, suggest improvements, and create tools as appropriate.
• Support in conducting regular and surprise cash, inventory and asset counts/ verifications in line with the guidance provided by the internal Audit and compliance Assistant. 
• Support in reform some of the routine tasks like reconciliations and computations to assess accuracy of management reports.
• Support in pre-audit of some routine transactions as guided by the Internal Audit and compliance Assistant
• Support with regular compliance review of finance and procurement files in line with the designed checklists.
• Work closely with the risk champions and heads of sections/ facilities/ field offices to generate and update the risk register. 
• Any other duties that may be assigned to you.

Key Deliverables:

Draft Reports from the various assignments for review and approval.

EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in finance, accounting, Information Technology or Business Computing, economics, business management, commerce, or related field.  (CGPA of above 4.0 and Maximum of Credit 3 in English and Mathematics at O level)
• Experience (including internships or volunteering) in finance/audits, or related fields is an added advantage.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Commitment to Medical Teams Calling Statement, Core Values and Code of Conduct 
• Ability to learn fast and perform various tests in an efficient manner.  
• Good written and verbal communication skills 
• Demonstrated ability to initiate plan, organize and follow through to meet deadlines. 
• Ability to be flexible and manage stress, especially in situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy. 
• Ability to act with integrity and maintain the highest ethical standard

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS & WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Frequent use of a personal computer, database and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and computer printer. 
• Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, medical instruments, materials, computer. 
• Frequent communication and exchange of information among colleagues and persons of concern which requires the ability to speak, hear, convey and express oneself. 
• Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs, steps, or ladder depending on the role.
• Occasionally move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office machinery, meet with colleagues, etc. 
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move heavy items 
• Seldom to occasionally position oneself to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• If in travel status, occasional to frequent traversing over rough or steep terrain in either a motor vehicle or on foot.