Group head Audit

Kampala - Uganda

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description - AUDIT HEAD

Position Overview

The Head Auditor is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing and managing the auditing function within an organization. This individual plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with corporate governance risk management and setting up the entire department.

Develop and implement comprehensive audit plans based on a thorough understanding of the organizations objectives operations and risk
Design audit strategies to ensure the effective and efficient use of resources while addressing critical areas of concern.
Conduct risk assessment to identify and prioritize areas of potential risk and non compliance.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial information and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Stay abreast of changes in relevant laws regulations and industry standards.
Ensure the organizations compliance with all applicable regulations and facilitate the development of compliance strategies requirement off various laws applicable related to Trade Mark registrations filing return.
Monitors compliance with IFRS and company procedures.
Ensure all revenues generated are recorded timely accurately properly valued correctly classified and discrepancies are reported on a timely basis.
Plan and execute all aspects of audit activities including risk assessment audit planning audit testing control evaluation audit reporting work paper documentation and verification of issue / action plan closures.
Build internal audit function within the company including coordinating a smooth transition from current externally run internal audit function.
Assist in monthly financial close by analyzing and reviewing balance sheet accounts and ensuring financial transactions were recorded accurately.
Maintain system of account and keep records on all company transactions and assets.
Work with the Directors and legal staff to prepare materials for informal hearings or further legal action.
Assure compliance to internal/external financial reporting and local tax legislation requirements correctness of primary documents and timely communicate current tax accounting status and potential risk.

Requirements:

A Bachelors / Master degree in accounting finance with profession certifications of CA and ICWA.
Experience in auditing accounting or a related field is typically required. Minimum experience of 15 to 20 years. Experience in a managerial or leadership role within an audit department is essential.
Strong leadership and management skills are crucial for an Audit -depth knowledge of auditing standards accounting principles and regulatory requirements is essential.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with colleagues senior management external auditors.
The Audit Head should be a strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills. He should be able to identify the issues develop solutions and implement changes to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the audit function.

Job Description - AUDIT HEAD Position Overview The Head Auditor is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing and managing the auditing function within an organization. This individual plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with corporate governance risk management and setting up the...

Job Description - AUDIT HEAD

Position Overview

Develop and implement comprehensive audit plans based on a thorough understanding of the organizations objectives operations and risk
Design audit strategies to ensure the effective and efficient use of resources while addressing critical areas of concern.
Conduct risk assessment to identify and prioritize areas of potential risk and non compliance.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial information and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Stay abreast of changes in relevant laws regulations and industry standards.
Ensure the organizations compliance with all applicable regulations and facilitate the development of compliance strategies requirement off various laws applicable related to Trade Mark registrations filing return.
Monitors compliance with IFRS and company procedures.
Ensure all revenues generated are recorded timely accurately properly valued correctly classified and discrepancies are reported on a timely basis.
Plan and execute all aspects of audit activities including risk assessment audit planning audit testing control evaluation audit reporting work paper documentation and verification of issue / action plan closures.
Build internal audit function within the company including coordinating a smooth transition from current externally run internal audit function.
Assist in monthly financial close by analyzing and reviewing balance sheet accounts and ensuring financial transactions were recorded accurately.
Maintain system of account and keep records on all company transactions and assets.
Work with the Directors and legal staff to prepare materials for informal hearings or further legal action.
Assure compliance to internal/external financial reporting and local tax legislation requirements correctness of primary documents and timely communicate current tax accounting status and potential risk.

Requirements:

A Bachelors / Master degree in accounting finance with profession certifications of CA and ICWA.
Experience in auditing accounting or a related field is typically required. Minimum experience of 15 to 20 years. Experience in a managerial or leadership role within an audit department is essential.
Strong leadership and management skills are crucial for an Audit -depth knowledge of auditing standards accounting principles and regulatory requirements is essential.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with colleagues senior management external auditors.
The Audit Head should be a strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills. He should be able to identify the issues develop solutions and implement changes to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the audit function.