Internal Auditor Career Opportunity – Marie Stopes International
Job Title: Internal Auditor
Organization: Marie Stopes International
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Country Director
About MSI:
Marie Stopes International
exists to bring quality family planning and reproductive healthcare to the
world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. We’ve been delivering family
planning, safe abortion, and maternal health services for over 35 years.
Millions of women worldwide turn to us for help each year, whether in limiting
the size of their families, or avoiding dangerous complications in pregnancy or
unsafe abortion.
exists to bring quality family planning and reproductive healthcare to the
world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. We’ve been delivering family
planning, safe abortion, and maternal health services for over 35 years.
Millions of women worldwide turn to us for help each year, whether in limiting
the size of their families, or avoiding dangerous complications in pregnancy or
unsafe abortion.
Job Summary: The Internal Auditor will provide
independent, objective assurance and consultation to identify and manage risks
associated with non-compliance to Marie Stopes International brand, policies,
and donor obligations. He / she supports MSI Uganda to deliver its promise to
clients, donors and the Marie Stopes partnership. Effective internal audit is a systematic,
disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk
management, control, and governance processes across the organisation. The key
responsibilities include: effective management of the risk register; regular
reporting on mitigation actions taken against agreed actions; the review of
policies and systems required to support the management of risk; the
independent investigation of key areas of concern that arise; review of Board
compliance; and liaison with MSI’s global internal audit function.
independent, objective assurance and consultation to identify and manage risks
associated with non-compliance to Marie Stopes International brand, policies,
and donor obligations. He / she supports MSI Uganda to deliver its promise to
clients, donors and the Marie Stopes partnership. Effective internal audit is a systematic,
disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk
management, control, and governance processes across the organisation. The key
responsibilities include: effective management of the risk register; regular
reporting on mitigation actions taken against agreed actions; the review of
policies and systems required to support the management of risk; the
independent investigation of key areas of concern that arise; review of Board
compliance; and liaison with MSI’s global internal audit function.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
1. Management of the Risk Register:
- Evolve
and continuously review the Risk Register, securing approval from the
Country Director, Regional Director, and MSI and MSU Boards - In
charge of the identification of data and indicators to be monitored by
directors monthly and reported to Board quarterly in relation to Finance,
Human Resources, Procurement and Logistics, Commercial activities,
Clinical Quality, and Programme Operations - Revision
of risk assessments and introduction of new ones as need arises
2. Review of Policies and Systems across All Departments:
- Regular
review of all policies and systems and recommendations for amendment - Agreement
of minimum standards against each policy area - In
charge of monitoring of review timetable - Testing
of effectiveness through regular visits and checks - Recommendations
for amendments arising from review of implementation
3. Investigation of Key Issues Arising:
- Discreet
investigations into issues of concern identified by Directors - Responses
to whistle blowing - Ensure
prompt reports and recommended actions - Independent
investigation reports using appropriate methodologies
4. Board and Governance Compliance:
- Actively
coordinate and effectively minute all Board meetings - Ensure
full compliance with all Board documentation for MSI Uganda and MSU - Regular
reporting to Board on internal audit and investigation findings, and
suggested revisions to risk mitigation as appropriate - Take
part in Board Meetings as scheduled and document
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant should hold a Bachelor of Accountancy degree or equivalent - Professional
qualifications in accounting i.e. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA) - Significant
senior management experience at a similar level (donor funded and private
sector preferred) - Excellent
knowledge of financial management systems and reporting - Working
knowledge of donor contract requirements for budgeting and reporting - Possess
the ability to perform under pressure, handle heavy workloads, and meet
stringent reporting deadlines - Proven
ability to identify and set performance deliverables - Strategic
thinker with excellent analytical skills - Practical
experience with electronic accounting systems; knowledge of SUN Systems
and mobile money essential - Ability
to communicate effectively at all levels - Excellent
verbal, written and presentation skills - Excellent
leadership and management aptitude leading diverse teams at a distance - Excellent
organisation and communication skills - Cross-functional
team player - Proven
leadership and management skills that motivate high performing teams and
encourage innovation and creativity - Knowledge
of more than one Ugandan language desirable - Proven
IT skills with the ability to analyse data for strategic purposes and
decision making
Personal Competencies:
- Attitude / Motivation: Successful performance at MSI is not
simply defined in terms of ‘what’ people achieve, but equally is about
‘how’ people go about their jobs and the impact that they have on others. - Initiative: Thinking ahead and taking action to
make the most of opportunities by finding the optimum solution - Innovative: Thinking creatively and outside of
the box so that ideas generated create a positive outcome - Effective Communication: Communicating through active listening
and good questioning techniques, using appropriate body language, ensuring
information is clear and concise. - Responsive: Being responsive to changing
priorities and demands - Working Efficiently: Planning, prioritising and organising
work to ensure work is accurate and deadlines are met - Sharing Information: Sharing information and knowledge
whilst maintaining confidentiality - Focus on Learning: Taking responsibility for keeping
knowledge and skills updated and for seeking opportunities to develop
further - Commitment: Awareness and understanding of goals,
vision and values and how your role impacts on this and going the extra
mile to meet role requirements - Driven: Drive and determination to deliver results
- Accountable: Taking responsibility for appropriate
decisions that you make, and the actions and behaviour you demonstrate - Embracing Change: Openness to embracing change within
the organisation and being able to adjust plans/activities accordingly - Motivated: Motivation towards achieving quality
results to maximise potential - Team Player: Working as part of a team by being
supportive, flexible and showing respect for each other
The Internal Auditor is
required to demonstrate MSI Uganda’s core values of:
required to demonstrate MSI Uganda’s core values of:
- Accountability
of all staff to each other and our clients and stakeholders - Equality
of opportunity and access - Value
for money in the management of our resources
How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to
join Marie Stopes are strongly encouraged to send an updated CV and cover
letter via email to: vacancies@msiu.or.ug
join Marie Stopes are strongly encouraged to send an updated CV and cover
letter via email to: vacancies@msiu.or.ug
NB: Please do not attach transcripts
Deadline: Friday 12th June, 2015
by 5pm
by 5pm
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