Vacancy title:
Internal Auditor

Jobs at:
Igara Growers Tea Factory Ltd

Deadline of this Job:
Not later than 15th May 2017 by 5:00pm

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
lgara Growers Tea Factory Ltd, located at Butare- Kyamuhunga, Bushenyi District 12 Kms on lshaka - Kasese Highway is a small holder Tea processing company which owns and operates lgara and Buhweju Tea Factories in Bushenyi and Buhweju Districts respectively.

The Company seeks to recruit suitably qualified person in its internal Audit Department.

POSITION: INTERNAL AUDITOR
Department: internal audit Department
Reports To: Senior internal Auditor

Job Summary: The Internal Audit will support the internal Audit Function in the implementation of an independent and systematic approach to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls systems, risk management and governance processes so as to add value to the operations of the factories. The internal Auditor shall be responsible for performing all assigned internal audits including planning, evaluating and documenting the results, reporting and making follow ups.

Key Responsibilities:

•  In consultation with the Senior Internal Auditor and internal Audit Manager, participates in the development of appropriate risk assessments to be used in the process of identifying risks within the various auditable units as per the annual plan.
• Develop appropriate audit test aimed at addressing identified risks and achieving the desired audit objectives to provide assistance that risk are effectively managed.
• Perform normal snap, and follow-up audits with minimal direction, from planning the audit work to resolving exceptions, communicating with the responsible management and writing reports.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports on audit findings; detect non-compliance with Factory policies guidelines, statutory requirements and procedures for discussions with line managers and the Senior Internal Auditor and internal Audit Manager before final reports are issued for corrective action.
• Follow up on all issues arising from audits and other inspections and secure compliance with the agreed recommendations within the relevant time frame.
• Conduct investigations into’ reported frauds and inconsistencies as may be assigned.
• To carry-out any other duties as assigned to by his / her supervisor.

Academic / Professional Qualifications:

• The applicant must hold Business related courses with a bias in Auditing, Food Processing and Engineering.
• Possession of postgraduate and part profession qualification such sa CIA, CPA or ACCA is desirable, completion would be an added advantage.
  Age: 25 -40 years

Work Experience:
At least 2 years working experience in audit and or accounting in a reputable organization.

Competencies

• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Working knowledge of international auditing standards and procedures.
• Excellent computer skills
• Working knowledge of computerized accounting
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• High level of Integrity
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Job application procedure
All qualified candidates should send their envelopes clearly marked “Application for the post of “internal Auditor” with an application letter and detailed updated CV indicating three independent referees and copies of academic certificates should be submitted to: The Company Secretary, Uganda Tea Development Agency Ltd (UTDAL), Rubaga Road off Kabakanjagala roundabout, Kampala, P.0.Box 6204, Kampala. +2556 414 343 633, +256 312 266166 Deadline: Not later than 15th May 2017 by 5:00pm.