Internal Control Manager – African Initiatives for Relief and Development (AIRD)

The African Initiatives for Relief and Development (AIRD) is looking for a potential candidate to fill the Position of Internal Control Manager. This is a national position and will be based at the Head Office in Kampala.

AIRD Internal Control Manager

Reports to: The Finance and Administration Director (FAD) or the officer in charge during his/her absence.

Main Purpose of the role:

The Internal Control Manager is responsible for creating a disciplined approach for monitoring organization processes through annual audits. S/he will have overall responsibility and be central to ensure governance and compliance are controlled and met and that SOPs are implemented.

Specific Roles

In particular, the Internal Control Manager will:

• Review and appraise the soundness, effectiveness, and proper application of organizational controls, compliance procedures and timeliness of documentation generation.

• Assess the adequacy and extent of programs designed to safeguard organization assets.

• Compile and issue reports detailing conclusions and providing recommendations for improvements.

• Recommend employee training and modifications to procedures as needed.

• Serves as liaison for all external audit and regulatory agencies.

• Compliance Procedures: review existing accounting and financial controls and other legal compliance processes in place and make any necessary revisions or additions;

• Also work with HR, to update policy manuals and other documentation to ensure immediate compliance by all staff involved;

• Internal Audits and reviews: The internal control manager will conduct regular internal audits and reviews to assess the compliance of departments and individual employee;

• S/he will test findings from audit exercises, facilitate the remediation of control gaps, and escalate possible critical issues;

• Training and development: Internal Control manager will act as an objective source of guidance and advice for teams;

• The Internal Control Manager will also address specific training and development needs to fill compliance gaps;

• Liaison: The Internal Control Manager will act as go-between for the organization and external government and auditing agencies;

• S/he will also communicate with such external stakeholders with insights into changing regulations, standard compliance practices and other changes that may impact the merit of current internal control policies;

• Preparing reports: S/he will analyze and evaluate accounting documents, preparing reports that reflect the audit results and document the proposed process;

• Researching on Emerging Issues: The Internal Control Manager shall research on latest trends and issues in the industry and determine scope of internal control.

• Any other duties assigned by the Line Manager

Minimum Qualifications

• A graduate degree in law or business, particularly or a professional certification like Certified Internal Controls Auditor

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a similar subject

• At least 4 years of experience in managing internal control roles

• Firm understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); An accreditation e.g. ACCA, CPA shall be an added advantage

Required skills:

• Initiative – S/he should be able to work independently and should take the initiative and make decisions;

• Analytical thinking – Should have an analytical mind-set and numerical skills useful in manipulating large amounts of data and creating reports;

• Judgment – the ability to think objectively, have strong ethical standards, as well as high levels of integrity to adhere to regulations and compliance are necessary;

• Organization skills –be incredibly organized and be able to prioritize workload, as well as be resilient and calm under pressure;

• Communication skills – should be able to work closely with and present valuable data to other teams, managers, and stakeholders;

• ability to evaluate data to make informed decisions.

Desired Qualification:

• Ability to communicate in French – verbally and non-verbally

To be successful you will also:

• Have passion for AIRD’s mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization;

• Be proactive, set to achieve results and creates positive change;

• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness;

• Embrace diversity and a commitment to collaboration.

How to apply

Interested Persons may please send CVs to: hr@airdinternational.org. Please indicate Internal Control Manager in the Subject Line.

Closing date for receiving applications is 12th March 2021.