Internal Auditor at Joint Clinical Research Centre

Reports to: Head Internal Audit
Site: JCRC Lubowa site.

Job Purpose;
The Internal Auditor is responsible for carrying out an independent audit of the effectiveness of the policies, procedures and standards by which JCRC’S financial, physical and information resources are managed. The duties include analyzing evidential data as a basis for an informed, objective opinion and preparation of comprehensive reports.

Specific duties and responsibilities;
• Participate in audits of departments, functions and collaborative projects with official protocol agreements with JCRC.
• Formulate and recommend audit work plans including scope, techniques, and a timetable;
• Review records, interviewing personnel in order to obtain information in the course of carrying out the audit;
• Perform analysis to determine legal, contractual, and financial compliance, of the activities of the department and collaborative projects.
• Audit financial accounting and operational records, procedures and practices, to determine accuracy and compliance with accepted practices, procedures and the law;
• Reviewing accounting and administrative controls in order to evaluate soundness and reliability;
• Prepare written audit findings and recommendations for corrective actions and operational and managerial improvements;
• Present findings as required to affected managerial personnel, explaining findings and encouraging implementation of recommendations;
• Prepare audit reports, working papers, schedules & summaries;
• Assist in the performance of special reviews requested by Management and Board of Directors;
• Maintain knowledge of current accounting and auditing practices through continuing professional education.
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and skills required;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/ Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance or Business Administration majoring in Accounting from a recognized University or institution.
• Must have an intermediate stage (part II) of a professional Audit/Accounting qualification such as CIA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA or an equivalent.
• Two years of relevant audit experience in a relatively large organization.
• Capability and willingness to take responsibility and highly developed sense of integrity.
• Ready to comply and live up to and in accordance with the JCRC policies and Core Values.
• Must be computer literate

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