Internal Audit Assistant Job - Marie Stopes Uganda (MSU)

Job Title: Internal Audit Assistant (Fresher NGO Jobs)

Organisation: Marie Stopes Uganda (MSU)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Marie Stopes Uganda (MSU) is an NGO registered in Uganda. We are affiliated to Marie Stopes International. For over 20 years, Marie Stopes Uganda (MSU) has been working to provide voluntary family planning (FP) services to thousands of men and women across the country. MSU is the largest, most specialized private FP and reproductive health (RH) organization working in every district of Uganda with approximately 30% of modern contraceptive market share.

Job Summary: The Internal Audit Assistant will review and assess in collaboration with internal audit officers, the high-risk areas of the business to give assurance to the Board, Audit Committee, Management, and other Stakeholders that good governance practices are in place and internal controls are exercised throughout the reporting period. Provide support in ensuring the achievement of the Internal Audit and compliance (IA) function mission which is to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services that are designed to add value and improve operational controls.

Support Internal Audit in accomplishing its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to the evaluation and improvement of the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide the third line assurance services
Implement functional and service strategy
Fraud prevention and mitigation
Manage relationship and allocated portfolios
Contribute towards team goals and objectives by managing own training requirements
Assist in managing Audit database for future use

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

A first / Bachelor’s Degree in a Business-related course e.g., Economics, Statistics, business or equivalent from a recognised institution of higher learning.
Certification in any of the following will be an added advantage: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Information System Auditor (CISA).
Entry level position. Relevant work experience in auditing/controlling or closely related field is highly desirable.
Experience with NGOs, social marketing, pharmaceutical sales, or internal auditing is an added advantage.

Skills (Technical Competencies):

Management of Audit function (Basic)
Maintain IA Professional Practices (Basic)
Possess excellent IT skills (Basic)
Written Communication (Proficient)
Effective Business Communication (Proficient)
Attention to detail (Proficient)
Promote Good Governance, Risk and Control (Basic)
Execute Audit Delivery and prioritise tasks (Proficient)
Champion Improvement and Manage Change (Basic)
Apply Analytical and Critical Thinking (Proficient)
Customer Oriented and Business Acumen (Basic)

Attitude/Motivation/ Behavioural Competencies:

Pro Choice
High level of integrity
Pro MSI philosophy of social enterprise and cost recovery
Commitment to personal development and focussed on learning
Embracing Change
Upholding Standards
Showing Composure and responsive
Articulating Information
Initiative, making decisions and able to work with minimal supervision
Ability to display honesty, and credibility in relationships and work situations
Innovative
Working Efficiently
Sharing Information
Accountable
Motivated
Team player
Good organisational skills