Internal Auditor at Nation Media Group (‘NMG’) , Uganda,Kampala

Job Description

Nation Media Group (‘NMG’) is Uganda’s most influential media house with operations in print, broadcast and digital media, which attract and serve unparalleled audiences in the country and region. We are committed to creating value for our stakeholders and positively influencing society byproviding content that informs, educates, and entertains.

We are looking for a qualified, experienced and result-oriented professional to fill the following vacancy.

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Reports to: Head of Audit

Department: Internal Audit

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for managing and executing annual internal audits plan, including overseeing and delivering all aspects of internal audit assignments (planning, fieldwork, reporting and action follow up) with a risk-based approach and reviewing controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures as well as offer advisory and consultancy services as required. The purpose of this role is to strengthen the organization’s ability to create, protect, and sustain value by providing the board and management with independent, risk-based, and objective assurance, advice, insight, and foresight.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, supervise and execute annual audits and audit assignments and communicate audit results with management.
• Reviewing audit assignments conducted by staff (Planning, fieldwork and audit reports)
• Conduct ad-hoc assignments and reviews as requested by the Audit Committee and/or Management.
• Identify and discuss control weaknesses and recommendations for improvement with management.
• Regular follow-up of audit findings recommendations and preparation of status reports.
• Preparation of internal Audit reports and Board papers for the Audit Risk Committee.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Academic: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business Administration or related from a recognized institution.

• Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Professional: Possess relevant professional qualification(s) such as CPA /ACCA / CIA / CISA /Risk Management
• Be a member in good standing of a recognized professional body e.g. ICPA, ACCA, IRM/IIA /ISACA

Experience: over 5 years’ experience in Auditing.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Financial analysis and reporting skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Risk analysis skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills
• Good negotiation skills