JOB DETAILS:

Main purpose of the job
To perform the audit function of the University’s payments to ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulations, and monitor & examine financial operations to ensure value for money.

Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities shall be to:
i) Evaluate internal controls to assess level of audit risks and the appropriateness of risk management policies and procedures;
ii) Participate in the preparation of audit plan;
iii) Monitor execution of audit programmes including routine financial audit, performance audit, IT Audit and other special audits;
iv) Review work papers and documentation;
v) Follow up recommendations from previous audits;
vi) Draft audit findings and conclusions;
vii) Compile audit findings for discussion with management;
viii) Review and advise on the University accounting systems in line with the internal controls.
ix) Review risk exposures.
x) Evaluate changes in system and controls.
xi) Develop working papers.
xii) Conduct audit engagement.
xiii) Record proceedings of the entry and exit meetings.
xiv) Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Person Specifications
Qualifications
Must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in Financial Management, Accounting and Finance or Business Administration (Accounting) and a Bachelors (HON) degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Studies (Accounting option). Full professional qualification in Accountancy or Audit obtained from a recognised awarding body is a must.

EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCES
Must have;
i) At least four (4) years of working experience as an Internal Auditor in Government or a reputable private organization.
ii) Must be a member of the INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF UGANDA (ICPAU)
iii) Good interpersonal and communication skills.
iv) High level of integrity.
v) Demonstrated computer skills.

Interested and eligible candidates MUST ELECTRONICALLY submit the application documents below merged as one document in PDF
• Application letter.
• A detailed up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing names and contacts of three (3) credible referees.
• Certified copies of the relevant academic/professional Transcripts and Certificates.
• Copies of relevant appointment and confirmation letter(s).
• Copy of a valid National Identity Card.
• Details of the physical address, telephone contact and email address.
• Any other relevant documentation to support the application.

NB: Application not in one PDF file and those arriving after the closing time and date will not be considered. Details of the job advert can be accessed on the University website: www.mmu.ac.ug

Applications Should Be Addressed To:

The University Secretary

Mountains of the Moon University
P. O. Box 837, Lake Saaka Campus, Block C, Ground Level

Fort Portal, Uganda. Addressed To: