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7 Jul 2021

Manager Internal Audit at Future Options Consulting Ltd

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Job Description


Personal competencies
• A structured approach to dealing with complex and variable work environments in an independent manner.
• Ability to balance opposing business requirements.
• Ability to balance long term and short term requirements independently
• Strong evaluation, communication and reporting skills
• Strong interviewing, negotiating and presentation skills.
• Able to provide advice and cause/effect evaluation to support business decision making
• Independent and logical thinker, yet an achiever and implementer
• Leads by example
• Good at managing large volumes of information and can add value through management reporting
• Builds relationships and networks easily
• Has a strong service ethic

Responsibilities
Main purpose of the job
• To provide an objective appraisal of the financial and operational activities of the Bank and ascertain that its systems of internal controls and processes are adequate, effective and efficient.
• To review financial and operating procedures and internal controls and to manage and coordinate efforts in the administration of regional inspection and audit functions in the formulation, implementation and maintenance of those procedures for continuous improvement and in order to safeguard against waste, fraud and avoidable loss and to achieve efficient use and utilization of the bank resources and assets.

Key Result Areas
• Institutionalization of formalized inspections and audit procedure manuals for the entire Bank region as appropriate and to ensure that staff and management have updated and readily available laid down guidelines
• Improve efficiency and effectiveness in all areas of inspection and audit administration throughout the group
• Provision of up to date information to the audit committee of the boards on all areas of inspection and audit controls and administration within the group.

Key responsibilities
Responsibilities comprise of
Managerial Activities.
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Department the incumbent will be expected to:-
• To plan and coordinate audit assignment execution for diverse operations of the Bank.
• Take a leadership position in both routine and special audit assignments for the Bank.
• Ensuring BAC files are complete, accurate and prepared on a timely basis.
• Assist in coordination and monitoring of general administration of the IAD department.
• To assist in developing and managing an effective Internal Audit function that is motivated and well-trained staff for the effective performance of the audit team.
• Spearhead continuous improvements of operating systems and procedures, thus reviewing, evaluating, investigating, and advising on appropriate systems and internal controls required in the Bank Uganda and departments for the smooth and prudent financial management and running of the Bank’s business
• Any other job as may be delegated or assigned by management from time to time

Operational Activities
• Conduct spot check, concurrent & periodical audits and control related assignments such as participation in projects as necessary for the Bank and occasionally for the subsidiaries.
• Review of accounting policies, ascertaining their adequacy and compliance with set standards / best practices and issuing appropriate reports periodically.
• Examine and ensure that relevant documents, records, procedures and systems are followed and comply with the established policies, procedures, regulatory requirements and authority limits within the Bank.
• Evaluation of Banking Act and Prudential Guidelines requirements and checking for due compliance.
• Prepare timely audit reports detailing audit findings and recommendations for improvements on procedures and internal controls.
• Ensure completeness of audit assignments including the management of the working papers and maintaining of adequate audit trail in the working papers file.
• Follow up of recommendations made by management, internal and external auditors and central bank inspectors to ensure due implementations by management; and that the interest of the Bank is not compromised through any irregularities that may lead to financial loss.
• Carry out and / or supervise regular audits to ensure that the laid down procedures and policies are updated and adhered to.
• Carry out assignments and investigations as may be directed by the Chairman of the board, Audit committees, Head Internal Audit, or the Management from time to time as deemed appropriate.
• To carry out other duties assigned from time to time

Human Resources
To liaise with the HOD, and HR in the maintenance of good employee relations and employment practices to ensure high degree of morale and discipline at all times

Key performance measures
• Average audit reports
• Growth in audit reviews and reports transaction volume
• Capacity hours
• Capacity building and utilization
• Internal Customer service satisfaction rating
• Revenue maximization / Cost reduction from process improvement
• Pre-Audit Activities & Engagement Planning
• Execution of Assurance engagements
• Audit Reporting & Post audit activities
• Technical competence and professional development
• Auditee / People Management / Leadership

Important relationships
• The job requires relationships be built across the organisation, regionally and in-country at senior level
• Job is both internally and externally focussed, requiring that the individual be highly adaptable
• The job holder will report to the Head Internal Audit Department.
• All regional and cross country forums will require participation to ensure teambuilding and sharing of best practice across the organisation.

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Method of Application

Interested should send their details to; [email protected] not later than Saturday the 10th of July 2021

Application deadline: 2021-07-10




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