Risk and Compliance Assistant

at Asaak Financial Services
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted January 27, 2023
Category Finance
Management
Job Type Contract
Currency UGX

Description

Job Summary

Implement systems, policies and procedures for providing an independent appraisal of how the organization’s financial, physical, operational and information activities or resources are managed as per the set policies and procedures.

  • Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
  • Experience Level:Entry level
  • Experience Length:2 years

Job Description/Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities.

  • Carry out financial, regulatory, and operational reviews, and compliance testing of policies and procedures to establish reliability and integrity of financial and operating information. Make appropriate recommendations in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.
  • Document internal audit working papers and engagement files that support the internal audit reports submitted to the Risk & Compliance Manager
  • Conduct stock audits at all offices to establish the reliability and integrity of stock management information and make appropriate recommendations in line with the IFRS and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
  • Conduct value-for-money audits and make appropriate recommendations in line with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
  • Conduct ad hoc investigations when called upon by Senior Management and Board and make appropriate recommendations in line with International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Participate in the drafting of audit work plans and programs in accordance with International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Internal Audit CharterBuild and maintain effective professional working relationships with auditees’ in line with International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications & Job specifications

The job holder should have:

  • A bachelor’s degree (honors) in Finance or Accounting with at least level 2 of ACCA, CPA, or CIA.
  • Computer proficiency coupled with a strong understanding of Audit software.
  • The candidate must have at least 2-3 years of working relevant experience in a reputable organization.
  • Team player, with excellent oral and written communication skills & analytical skills.
  • H/she should have knowledge of audit procedures (audit-related planning techniques, test & sampling methods and so on).
  • H/she must be willing to travel upcountry occasionally.
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