To audit systems of the PARIs, including outsourced operations and report on adequacy of the internal controls for effective and efficient use of the PARIs resources

Specific duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in performing financial and managerial audits of general organisational operations in accordance with acceptable professional standards.
• Advise the Director Internal Audit in determining whether areas reviewed are performing their planning, accounting, custodial and control activities in compliance with managerial guidelines and applicable statements of policy and procedures, and in a manner consistent with both organisational and high standards of administrative practice.
• Obtain and analyse data to provide an objective informed opinion on the accuracy and fairness of financial statements. This includes performing analytical procedures and recommending adjustments to organisational financial statements.
• Determine the direction and execution of assigned audits.
• Prepare the program and establishes procedures which may include statistical sampling and electronic data processing.
• Prepare working papers supporting opinions presented in the report to administration and external agencies.
• Participate in audits of organisational systems to ensure effectiveness of accounting and managerial controls and accuracy of recorded data, promote efficiency, safeguard organisational assets, and monitor compliance with applicable laws, policies and procedures.
• Exercise professional judgment to determine materiality of findings and adequacy and effectiveness of the operation.
• Discuss deficiencies and recommend corrective actions to improve operations and reduce costs.
• Plan and prepare formal written reports addressed to department administrators.
• Assist in the performance of special reviews requested by management.
• Maintain knowledge of current accounting and audit practices through continuing professional education.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work as may be described by the Director of Research and/ or Director Internal Audit.

Academic Qualifications and Experience:

An Honors Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting OR Bachelor’s Degree with a bias in Accounting, OR Professional qualification in Accountancy obtained from a recognised awarding Institution accredited by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU).

Must have at least three (3) years of working experience as an internal auditor in a reputable organisation.