The Internal Audit and Compliance Assistants plays a key role in assuring 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 Officer, s/he will evaluate, perform specific audit tests (routine or surprise) to confirm adherence to procedures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• 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.
• Participate in the 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.
• Conduct regular and surprise cash, inventory and asset counts/ verifications in line with the guidance provided by the internal Audit and compliance officer.
• Reform some of the routine tasks like reconciliations, computations to assess accuracy of management reports.
• Pre-audit of some routine transactions as guided by the Internal Audit and compliance officer.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS
Required:
• 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)
• Part professional qualification shall be an added advantage.
• Fresh Graduates (maximum 2 years after graduation) are specifically encouraged to apply.
• Information Technology or Business Computing Graduates who have interest to pursue a career in audit are also specifically encouraged to apply.

EXPERIENCE
Required:
• Maximum of 2 years of finance, internal audit or external audit or risk and compliance or other directly relevant experience in evaluation of risks/internal controls, etc.
• Experience with UN, USAID or other donor funded projects 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 standards.