Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 04 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
SOS Children’s Villages is an independent, locally registered, child-focused, social development non- governmental organization with a strong reputation for providing quality care and protection, education, and health needs for vulnerable children. Since its inception in 1991, SOS Children’s Villages Uganda has reached over 60,000 children, youths, and adults directly and indirectly to become empowered and self-reliant to contribute significantly to the needs of their families and communities. SOS Children’s Villages works in partnership with a number of donors, (institutional and corporate agencies) including; Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), Austrian Development Agency (ADA), Grieg Foundation, ERIKS
Development Partner, USAID/Bantwana World Education, European Union, AVIS Foundation, BMZ–Youth Can, Brand Charity, USAID/Uganda Private Health Support Program (UPHSP), Terre des Hommes (TDH), Stanbic Bank Uganda, DHL – Go Teach, Madhvani Group of Companies, HIMA, Pride Micro Finance.

SOS Children’s Villages Uganda is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following positions;

1. INTERNAL AUDITOR - KAMPALA (1)
JOB SUMMARY
The Internal Auditor will be responsible for providing overall support and assistance to the organization regarding leadership, management, and supervision in relation to the audit. S/he will be required to ensure timely, appropriate, and informed planning, organization, and coordination of the risk management and internal audit activities for the organization; and will be in direct control of the functions of the internal audit and Risk Management Unit. The Internal Auditor will be a key advisor to the organization’s Core Management Team on aspects related to audit and risk management. S/he will ensure the technical integrity and clear presentation of audit, risk findings, and recommendations, providing advice on policy and implementation of audit recommendations throughout the organization. The job holder will be a custodian of sensitive financial and general data, so a high level of integrity and confidentiality will be expected.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide strategic direction for Audit services of SOS Children’s Villages Uganda - Coordinate and develop internal auditing processes.
1. Identify and assess areas of significant business risk.
2. Implement audit assignments for both planned and adhoc audits in line with the policies & procedures, Professional audit standards, and best practices.
3. Provide assurance on risk management and controls.
4. Coordinate the activities of external auditors including how best to leverage the work performed and results produced from Internal Audit’s work.
5. Provide advice to the Executives and Team members as requested, on policy, regulation, and procedural issues.
6. Develop Internal Audit policies and procedures.
7. Develop and update the Internal audit charter, maintain, and implement, in consultation with the audit committee.
8. Determine Internal audit scope and develop the audit Annual Workplan and budget;
9. Develop, implement, and maintain internal audit policies and procedures per local and international best practices.
10. Prepare audit engagement letters in line with the organization’s standards.

Conduct independent audits to evaluate.
a) Financial objectives.
1. Identify and advise management on all business and financial risks.
2. Verify transactions and make detailed testing to ascertain the adequacy of internal control systems in the Financial and payment process.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency with resources employed and SOS assets safeguarded.

b) Operational objectives.
1. Conduct risk-based audits covering operational and financial processes.
2. Examine and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the organization’s strategic and operational objectives, and internal processes.

c) Compliance objectives
1. Evaluate the systems to ensure compliance with policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulations.
2. Review and ensure policies and procedures are up to date with all legalisation and best practices.

Periodic reports to the Finance and Audit Committee and National Director.
1. Prepare quarterly and annual audit reports in line with the Internal Audit’s reporting guidelines
2. Frequently report on control deficiencies to management and make recommendations to mitigate risk and add value.
3. Follow up on the implementation of Board and audit recommendations with management;

Coordinate Risk management responsibilities
1. Promote Risk Management knowledge and awareness.
2. Periodic monitoring of risk and update of Risk registers.
3. Coordinate the Whistle-blower policy.
4. Report red flag findings identified in risk assessment and whistle-blower policy.

Safeguarding
1. Ensuring that key stakeholders are made aware of safeguarding measures and are supported in implementing them.
2. Ensuring that safeguarding is integrated in all management processes including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, team meetings, annual planning process field-level monitoring, IWP, IDP etc.
3. Creating and maintaining a managerial and operational environment where the Safeguarding Policy is effectively implemented.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:
Experience and Qualifications: -
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and Audit from a reputable University.
• Must be in possession of an internationally recognized Professional Accounting Qualifications (CIA, CPA, ACA, CIPFA, CIMA or its equivalent)
• Professional certification in a similar field and additional training in Auditing
• Active Membership with the Internal Audit Charter of Uganda.
• Minimum of 6 years relevant working experience in Auditing from a reputable organisation/setting preferably an INGO will be of great advantage.
• Good knowledge and a sound understanding of the Internal Auditors International Professional Practices and Audit standards.

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Demonstrate high levels of accountability in the delivery of Audit services and management of resources.
• Must have good analytical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Active directory management and group policy administration.
• Ability to stay up to date with current and upcoming Audit trends and practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to set priorities, multi-task, and work collaboratively as well as independently.
• Results-oriented and able to communicate effectively to MA leadership.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Ability to project and uphold Independence of mind.
• Ability to maintain high standards of integrity; establish straightforward, productive relationships; treating individuals with fairness and respect, demonstrating sensitivity for ethnic, cultural and gender differences.
• Ability to initiate new ideas and willing to travel across our project locations from time to time.


SOS Children’s Villages Uganda is committed to keeping children safe from all forms of violence and abuse. Therefore, our selection process will include rigorous background checks at different levels.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, please send your application letter, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), photocopies of academic certificates, names, and contact details of three traceable referees, stating the title of the position in the subject line to the address below to reach not later than Tuesday, 16th October 2023: Only electronic applications will be accepted.

To The Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development
SOS Children’s Villages Uganda
Plot 11 Luthuli Drive - Bugolobi
Kampala, Uganda

All Applications must be sent electronically as one Single PDF Document not exceeding eight pages to: jobs@sosuganda.org 

Applications that are late, do not have CV or certificates or exceeds eight pages or electronically submitted as images will be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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