Audit Assistant

Audit Assistant

The Internal Audit Assistant is responsible for carrying out audits, reviews and investigations to deliver opinions on the effectiveness of the controls and risk framework operating across Save the Children International and partners in Uganda, The role holder supports the internal audit team in maintaining a systematic audit function, adequate internal controls and effective handing of incidents related to fraud and compliance.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• A bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or other relevant field.
• Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain condusive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
• Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
• Excellent time management and planning capacity
• Excellent communication skills, initiative, the ability to meet tight deadlines and work independently is essential.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Application closes on 25th April 2022 at midnight Uganda time.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents