Audit Assistant
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BrighterMonday Consulting is hiring an Audit Assistant at its Head Office in Kampala, Uganda. The role supports the Manager Internal Audit in reviewing risk management, internal controls, and governance processes, executing audit tests, preparing working papers and draft reports, and following up on audit recommendations. Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, partial ACCA/CPA/CIA, and at least one year of relevant experience.
- Full-time role based at Head Office in Kampala
- Requires Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Partial ACCA, CPA, CIA or related professional qualification needed
- At least 1 year of relevant audit or accounting experience
- Apply directly through the BrighterMonday portal
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- Audit Assistant
- BrighterMonday Consulting
- Accounting, Auditing & Finance
- Yesterday
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- Kampala
- Full Time
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- Job summary
- To review and identify areas for improvements in the effectiveness of Risk Management, Internal Controls and Governance Processes within the Business.
- Min Qualification:
- Bachelors
Experience
Level:
Entry level
Length:
1 year
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant
Location:
Uganda
Job descriptions &
At least 1 year of relevant working
in a reputable organization
Competencies And Knowledge:
Abilities
Excellent audit and accounting skills
Excellent IT audit skills i.e., the use of Computer Aided Audit Tools (CAAT).
Excellent analytical skills.
Strategic and creative thinking.
Knowledge of the IPPF standards.
Strong Interviewing skills
Highly organized and of high integrity
Behavioral
Always acts in a professional and ethical manner including observing the confidential nature of Internal audit’s work.
Highly organized with strong planning skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and deliver assigned audits in line with the audit plan and or other time constraints.
Ability to multitask and manage various engagements and conflicting demands.
Strong values, integrity, and ethics.
Excellent oral and written and communication Skills
Teamwork.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Creative thinking.
Excellent communication skills
How to Apply:
All applications will be received and Reviewed through BrighterMonday Portal by Clicking on the 'Apply Here' section
Job opportunities at BrighterMonday Consulting
BrighterMonday Consulting, a recruitment company based in Kampala, is actively looking to fill 9 mid-level positions across Accounting, Auditing & Finance, Management & Business Development, and Sales. These roles require candidates with 0-5 years of experience, with some opportunities also suitable for those with up to 10 years in the field.
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Requirements
Location: Head Office
- Section : AUDIT
- REPORTS to: Manager Internal Audit
- Supervises : None
Job Purpose
- To review and identify areas for improvements in the effectiveness of Risk Management, Internal Controls and Governance Processes within the Business.
- Major Duties &
Responsibilities
- Engagement Planning
- :Contributes to/develops risk-based audit plans to provide assurance on the effectiveness of risk management, internal control and governance processes.
- Performing
- Executes assigned audit tests as per the approved audit plan to address the test objectives
- Examines documentation, including reports, statements, records, and memos to gather information to add value to the business
- Documents and prepares clear, concise and timely audit working papers to record audit results in line with the International Internal Auditing Standards for review
- Identifies improvements in risk management, governance and control systems and any other value addition to the business
- Reporting:
- Prepares high quality draft internal audit reports
- Monitoring :
- Follows up on the implementation of agreed management action plans / audit recommendations.
- Quality Assurance
- Performs the administrative duties required of the department.
- Keeps up to date on changes in the profession, industry and regulations to provide useful insight and foresight to the business
- Special Audit Investigations and other consulting assignments
- Performs special investigations and consulting engagements and any other audit related work assigned.
- Other duties
- Supports the Manager Internal Audit with other duties related to risk, audit or compliance or any other as may be required from time to time.
REQUIREMENT
- Timely submission of engagement plans for review
- Timely submission of audit working papers for review
- Timely submission of audit reports for review
- Timely follow-up of prior findings
- Quality of results as measured in the performance review
- Department documents and reports timely archived and stored
- New initiatives introduced in the departments
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or business-related degree from a recognised institution.
- Partial professional qualification in ACCA, CPA,CIA or any other related courses
- Minimum