Group Internal Auditor

Job Description : GROUP INTERNAL AUDITOR UGANDA (Group include Agriculture, Horticulture & Farming, Agro-processing, manufacture, real estate & financial services with CSR foundation) Reporting to the Chairman / Board of Directors, the incumbent will be responsible for developing / re-designing the Internal Control Systems for the Group Companies and further review continuously. GIA to oversee the day-to-day activities of the accounting team / ensure companies finance functions are organised, efficient to produce timely accurate financial and management accounts / internal financial controls / close variance monitoring. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. SYSTEM ANALYSIS: · Research and analyze all aspects of existing business practices and procedures. · Improves systems by studying current practices; designing modifications and updating procedures. · Liaison with multi-function teams and bring all stakeholders to constantly enrich the engagement for better product delivery · Determines operational objectives by studying business functions; gathering information; · evaluating output requirements and formats. · Develop methodology documents based on self-initiated interviews, diagrams, surveys and workflow analysis. INTERNAL CONTROLS: · Reviewing internal controls and operational procedures. · Review of processes and design controls, Identification of Process Gaps, areas of weak internal controls and elimination of such process deficiencies by blending the process review and transaction audit. · Identifying business process risks · Developing testing methodologies to evaluate the adequacy of controls · Performing initial and follow-up walkthroughs with key managers and employees concerning business operational processes and documenting operational processes. · INTERNAL AUDIT: · Planning and performing regular operational and financial audits · Preparing risk-based audit plan and completing audits as per plan. · Ensure all audits are conducted as per set audit processes. · Investigative and follow-up audits. · To work on diverse range of internal audit activities in a challenging and transforming business across the Group Companies. · Planning and implementing audits and managing special audit projects as requested by management. · Audit areas will include all departments of the parent company and various subsidiaries in Uganda and also some at overseas. · Transformation of internal audit into business process · Analyse the data to evaluate process related risks, frauds, controls, compliance of statutes and company policies. · Continuous improvement of audit processes. · Ensure all taxes are accounted/provided and Documentation done correctly for all tax · Payments. · Daily Report authentication. REPORTING: · Monthly Reporting of internal audit fieldwork to the chairman / board of directors. · Accountable for review, approval and timely release of quality Internal Audit Reports. · Documenting the results of the evaluations · Developing recommendations and reports based on audits and presenting these ideas to the chairman / board of directors. · Ensures that appropriate systemic solutions to audit recommendations are timely received · along with governance plan. · Maintains user confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. DESIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE: · Qualified Chartered Accountant with 15+ years relevant experience in System Analysis, Set-up, Internal Controls and Internal Audit · Working knowledge of Tally & Expertise in Excel is must, SAP be added advantage. · Ready to coup up with other ERPs. · Good oral and written communication in English and presentation skills is very essential · Experience in Operational, financial and compliance auditing and managerial position · Only Candidates with hands-on experience in Pre and post internal auditing with manufacturing, Farming & Service companies need to apply for this role · Must be proactive and goal oriented strategic thinker, with ability to identify creative solutions · Staying current with evolving industry and regulatory changes. · Exceptional analytical and critical thinking abilities; able to develop and convey a point of view. · Experienced in analyzing financial statements. · Package USD 6500 PM + expat benefits · ( salary can vary subject to candidate match )

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