Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 14, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) was established under “The Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001 ” to regulate and guide the establishment and management of institutions of higher learning, regulate the quality of higher education, equating of qualifications and to advise government on higher education issues. NCHE is seeking to fill up the following position with suitably qualified and skilled individuals.
Position: Internal Auditor- NCHE6.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Reports administratively to the Senior Internal Auditor but functionally to the Audit and Risk Management Committee of Council;
• Handles day to day internal audit matters;
• Supports the planning and scheduling of business activities in the internal Audit Unit;
• Supports the determination of the adequacy of NCHE Secretariat's network of risk management, control and governance processes as designed and represented by Management;
• Assists in determining whether the resources are acquired economically, used efficiently, accounted for accurately and protected adequately by NCHE Secretariat;
• Assists in the reviews of reliability and integrity of financial and operating information and the means used to identify, classify and report such information;
• Assists in the reviews of systems established to ensure compliance Mth policies, plans, procedures and regulations laid down by Council as well as the Laws of Uganda;
• Assists in carrying out special investigations, management consultancy and independent reviews in areas related to fraud control, risk management, safety and security and other areas as determined by the Audit and Risk Management Committee;
• Carries out any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by superiors.

  Person Specifications:
• Holds a Bachelors’ degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or Business Administration majoring in Accounting or Finance from a recognized institution;
• Must be a Chartered/Certified Public Accountant (ACCA/CPA)
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years experience of financial auditing in a reputable institution;
• Must be ICT literate capable of using word processing, spreadsheets and database software packages;
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Knowledge of financial management in higher education institutions is desirable;
• A Masters’ degree in Business Administration majoring Accounting or Finance from a recognized institution IS an added advantage.
Expected Outputs:
• Audit reports;
• Work activity plans;
• Unit evaluation reports showing targets achieved;
• Risk assessment reports;
• Documented fraud detection strategies.

Job Qualifications: Not Specified

Job Education Requirements: Bachelors’ degree

Job Experience Requirements: Three (3) years

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Job application procedure
Qualified candidates should submit the following:
Five (5) copies of:
• A hand written application letter;
• An up-to- date and detailed Curriculum Vitae, including names and contacts of three credible referees;
• Copies of academic qualifications/Credentials;
• A copy of a valid National Identity Card/Driving Permit/Passport; and;
• Any other relevant documents to support the application.
Applications clearly indicating the position applied for on the top -right comer of the envelope should be hand-delivered to:
The Executive Director
National Council for Higher Education
Plot M634, Kigobe Road, Kyambogo
The deadline for receiving applications is 4.00pm on Monday 11th November 2019.
Please note:
NCHE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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