Internal at the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a non-profit organization established in 2005 with a mission to improve human health through the strengthening and expansion of applied epidemiology and laboratory capacity in partnership with Ministries of Health, Non-Governmental Organizations, international agencies, private sector and other public healthagencies. AFENET has its headquarters in Kampala, Uganda with operations in more than 16 countries.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position of

Job Title: Internal

Location: Kampala-Uganda

Key Responsibilities

• Establish risk-based plans to determine the internal audit activity’s priorities.
• Monitor and coordinate the implementation of the annual plan as approved, including as appropriate any special tasks or projects requested by management and the finance and audit committee of the Board.
• Conduct reviews of assigned organisational and functional activities.
• To evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the management controls over those activities.
• To determine whether organisational units are performing their planning, accounting custodial, risk management or control activities in compliance with management instructions, applicable statements of policy and procedures and in a manner consistent with both organisational objectives and high standards of administrative practice.
• Draw reports on engagement observations and make recommendations for correcting unsatisfactory conditions, improving operations and reducing cost.
• Assist in monitoring and coordinating the implementation of the annual audit plan, as approved; including as appropriate any special tasks or projects requested by management and the finance and audit committee.
• Keep the finance and audit committee informed of emerging trends and successful practices in internal auditing.
• Provide support during external audits and guidance to the Board and management on implementation of recommendations and corrective action.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting,
• At least 4 years of experience in internal audit. Experience with NGOs is added advantage.
• A Certified member of ACCA, CPA or CIA.
• Have strong track record in internal Audit, fraud investigation and evaluation of systems and procedure.
• Knowledge of practical use of Financial Accounting soft wares like Navision is added advantage.

Benefits
A competitive remuneration

Application Closing Date
15th September, 2015

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to the Administration and HR Office email: [email protected]

Note:

• All applications should be sent online.
• ONLY successful candidates shall be contacted for an interview.