Fresher Internal Auditor NGO Jobs – PEAS UK

Job Title:      Internal
Auditor
Organisation: 
Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS UK)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to:
Audit & Risk Manager
About US:
Promoting Equality
in African Schools (PEAS UK) is a UK-based charity with a mission ‘to unlock
the potential of Africa by expanding access to affordable quality secondary
education.’ We run the fastest growing network of sustainably financed
secondary schools in Africa. We currently have a network of 31 schools across
Uganda and Zambia, educating around 16,000 students. PEAS  is supported by
major corporate, government and private funders and our innovative financial
model is pioneering in the field of public private partnerships in development
education.
Job Summary:   The Internal Auditor will be tasked with
these responsibilities; financial, operational and compliance audits at PEAS
Uganda and its network of schools across the country. Work is reviewed by the
Audit & Risk Manager and performance is measured based on completion of
assignments and results obtained.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Overall monitoring of the business functions of PEAS and reporting
    all material findings and preparing appropriate recommendations for
    corrective actions through;
  • Reviewing the system of internal controls in order to determine
    whether they are adequate.
  • Ensure PEAS Assets are properly safeguarded and utilized effectively
    and efficiently.
  • Ensure financial transactions are properly recorded, summarized and
    reported.
  • Ensure PEAS and its network of schools are adhering to all laws and
    regulations.
  • Making audit recommendations based on thorough analysis of problems
    and proposed solutions.
  • Maintaining all financial records/documentation for all audits and
    reviews performed.
  • Tasked with analyzing data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in
    controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud or lack of compliance
    to appropriate management policies.
  • Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of
    exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such
    information within legal confines.
  • Comply with all standards of professional ethics

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The applicant for the PEAS UK Internal Auditor job placement must
    hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, Business Administration
    (Audit) or related field. Professional certifications such as CIA, ACCA
    and CPA are preferred with a minimum of level 2.
  • At least two years of experience in auditing and financial
    reporting, and compliance with IFRs.
  • Familiarity with IIA Standards and the IIA Code of Ethics.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Honest and faithful person to audit the records of PEAS and its
    schools without bias.
  • Computer proficiency in financial software such as Quick Books and
    Spreadsheets.
  • Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize
    objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of
    organizational policies and activities.
  • Commitment to PEAS values.
How to Apply:
All candidates must
send their applications (paying particular attention to the person
specification) and curriculum vita via Email
to: ugandarecruitment@peas.org.uk. Please include all portions of your
application in one attached document as a PDF document, and use “Position
Title” as the subject of your email.
Deadline: 12th November 2018 by 5:00pm
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