Internal Audit Manager Uganda Tea Development Agency

Uganda Tea Development Agency is in charge of the managing the small holder tea factories of Igara Kayonza, Buhveju and Mpungu.
In a bid to achieve its goals, the company wishes to strengthen the internal audit function at Kayonza Growers Tea Factory Ltd by recruiting a dynamic and self motivated individual to fill the post of Internal Audit Manager.
The Company hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position.
Location: Kayonza Growers Tea Factory, Butogota, Kanungu District

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Verifying the existence and effectiveness of Internal Controls in all departments,
• Updating key financial and operational manuals that comply with generally accepted principles of internal control,
• Initiating and assisting in audit planning.
• Carrying out financial and all other operational audits,
• Performing compliance and quality assurance audits.
• Auditing the sales revenue procedures to ensure that all products are property ordered, delivered and examined in accordance with the policies in place,
• Auditing procurement procedures and payments to ensure that all goods and services are properly ordered, delivered and examined in accordance with existing policies,
• Supervising a team of Audit Assistants,
• Assisting in preparing periodic reports to the Board and or its relevant committees,
• Carrying out ad hoc assignments where needed in particular areas.

Qualifications
Applicant should have the following qualifications:

B.COM, BBA, OR BSC Accounting/ Finance and as an added advantage professional qualification in either ACCA or CPA. Finalists in these professional courses may also apply.
• Should have a minimum of five years experience in external or internal audit gained from a reputable organization at middle or top management position,
• Should have excellent knowledge of accounting, auditing and internal controls,
• Should demonstrate understanding of process flows and procedures,
• Should be able to demonstrate good planning, organizing and coordinating skills,
• Practical knowledge of using computerized auditing packages is an added advantage,
• Should have good analytical and problem solving skills,
• Should be able to work with minimum supervision and exhibits high level of integrity
• Remuneration for this position is attractive and competitive.