Head-Internal Audit job at National Housing and Construction Company Limited

Background

National Housing and Construction Company Limited is Uganda’s Leading Real Estate Developer with over sixty (60) years of experience in developing, building and managing housing Estates for sell or let at Economic rates. The Company, has strategically placed itself as the lead National Construction Company with establishments at Regional level to reflect the National character and focus on realization of the National Strategic development goals and strategies of the country.

The Company, now seeks to recruit competent persons with high levels of Integrity, dedication and commitment, geared towards driving the Company generated business, both in the short and long term. The staff will work as part of an exciting team with a vision of becoming better professionals and execute the Company’s mandate.

Job Purpose

Responsible for supporting the Chief Internal Auditor in the Management of all Audit activities/plans that lead to independent, objective assurance and consulting activities aimed at enhancing value and operational improvements. The role is also charged with ensuring a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate the effectiveness of Risk Management, Control and Governance Processes in order to achieve and maintain a sound internal control and governance environment for National Housing & Construction Company Ltd and in line with the Internal Audit plan, Internal Audit Charter and International Internal Auditing Standards

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Draft Audit plan for NHCCL Internal Audit department: Support the Chief Internal Auditor in Identifying, coordinating and aligning annual Audit activities to be executed by the team so as to guarantee qualitative reporting and assurance to stakeholders in line with the NHCCL Internal Audit plan, Internal Audit Charter and International Internal Auditing Standards.
• Audit Reporting: Receive and manage Audit programs, working papers and reports from internal Auditors on compliance, Risk, systems & processes against recommendations of the Board and annual Audit plan
• Development of Internal Audit Board Report: In liaison with Chief Internal Auditor and against Annual Audit plan, develop internal audit issues for reporting to Board of Directors on Quarterly basis.
• Manage Consulting Services/Audits: As commissioned by either Board Audit Committee or Management and through the Chief Internal Auditor, perform investigations against cases within company (fraud) necessitating Disciplinary Action.
• Risk Assessment: Manage the Risk assessment process across departments and provide major inputs in the development of the annual Internal Audit Plan
• Report audit findings and recommendations; to appropriate management based on the results of regularly scheduled audits, non-scheduled audits, and at any time when issues need to be addressed by management.
• Follow up on implementation of internal and external audit recommendations and report on status on a quarterly basis.
• Team Management and Leadership: Take full responsibility for performance management of all direct reports, focusing on status on a quarterly basis all aspects of sound people management e.g. Recruitment, Development, Performance Management, Remuneration and Rewards, Career path planning, On-the-job training, coaching & mentoring and Employee engagement.
• Other Duties: Perform Deputy Functions of Chief Internal Auditor and other duties as required, consistent with the goals, objectives, and responsibilities of the Internal Audit department and with the approval of the Audit Committee.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance and Certified Public Accountant
• Qualification with Professional Certification in either ACCA, CPA, CISA or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is a MUST
• Minimum of Six (7) years of experience in related auditing position of which 3 years should have been at the level of Audit Manager or similar position.

Behavioral & Technical Competences:

• Deep understanding of the concept of process and risk management; and auditing
• Strong aptitude for easy and quick learning of audit, analytical, or/and facilitation skills
• Strong working knowledge and ability to use Audit-related software and MS Office and other standard software application tools is essential
• Knowledge of Navision software system is added advantage
• Broad knowledge of Project management/Operations, Compliance legislation, policies and procedures
• Solution-focused, flexible thinker with a strong “can do” attitude
• Strong networking and stakeholder engagement skills
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills
• Ethical and professional conduct
• A good understanding of the building industry.
• Well-developed business management skills

• Draft Audit plan for NHCCL Internal Audit department: Support the Chief Internal Auditor in Identifying, coordinating and aligning annual Audit activities to be executed by the team so as to guarantee qualitative reporting and assurance to stakeholders in line with the NHCCL Internal Audit plan, Internal Audit Charter and International Internal Auditing Standards.
• Audit Reporting: Receive and manage Audit programs, working papers and reports from internal Auditors on compliance, Risk, systems & processes against recommendations of the Board and annual Audit plan
• Development of Internal Audit Board Report: In liaison with Chief Internal Auditor and against Annual Audit plan, develop internal audit issues for reporting to Board of Directors on Quarterly basis.
• Manage Consulting Services/Audits: As commissioned by either Board Audit Committee or Management and through the Chief Internal Auditor, perform investigations against cases within company (fraud) necessitating Disciplinary Action.
• Risk Assessment: Manage the Risk assessment process across departments and provide major inputs in the development of the annual Internal Audit Plan
• Report audit findings and recommendations; to appropriate management based on the results of regularly scheduled audits, non-scheduled audits, and at any time when issues need to be addressed by management.
• Follow up on implementation of internal and external audit recommendations and report on status on a quarterly basis.
• Team Management and Leadership: Take full responsibility for performance management of all direct reports, focusing on status on a quarterly basis all aspects of sound people management e.g. Recruitment, Development, Performance Management, Remuneration and Rewards, Career path planning, On-the-job training, coaching & mentoring and Employee engagement.
• Perform Deputy Functions of Chief Internal Auditor and other duties as required, consistent with the goals, objectives, and responsibilities of the Internal Audit department and with the approval of the Audit Committee.

• Deep understanding of the concept of process and risk management; and auditing
• Strong aptitude for easy and quick learning of audit, analytical, or/and facilitation skills
• Strong working knowledge and ability to use Audit-related software and MS Office and other standard software application tools is essential
• Knowledge of Navision software system is added advantage
• Broad knowledge of Project management/Operations, Compliance legislation, policies and procedures
• Solution-focused, flexible thinker with a strong “can do” attitude
• Strong networking and stakeholder engagement skills
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills
• Ethical and professional conduct
• A good understanding of the building industry.
• Well-developed business management skills

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance and Certified Public Accountant
• Qualification with Professional Certification in either ACCA, CPA, CISA or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is a MUST