Internal Audit and Compliance Officer

Job Level Specifications

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration (Accounting), Commerce (Finance/Accounting)
  
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in risk-based auditing and compliance
  
• Knowledge in donor rules and regulations
  
• Experience in executing financial and other wrongdoing investigations.
  

Desirable

• ACCA/CPA/CIMA at least level 2.
  
• Experience in Anti-Terrorist Check-ups and other sanctions on lists required by different donors and/or management of automated systems on this subject.
  
• Experience in verification of compliance with internal control policies and procedures with emphasis on the areas of Logistics, procurement, finance, partnership and human resources.
  

Compliance

• Keep ASTYE staff informed about compliance risks and emerging issues.
  
• Prepare quarterly compliance reports, as assigned by HQ, by reviewing transactions across Human Resources, Procurement, and other risk areas. Ensure reports use the standard GOAL format, demonstrate adherence to procedures, and provide a clear audit trail.
  
• Deliver training to HR and Systems staff on donor rules and regulations, the Anti-Terrorist Screening System (ATSC), sanctions compliance, national legislation in Uganda, and other requirements as assigned.
  

Internal Audit

• Contribute to the preparation of a risk-focused annual audit calendar and ensure it is shared with auditees.
  
• Assess and provide independent assurance on the adequacy of GOAL’s internal control systems across all departments, recommending improvements where necessary.
  
• Ensure timely submission of audit reports and facilitate discussions of identified gaps with relevant stakeholders.
  

HQ Reporting Requirements

• Ensure annual conflict of interest declarations are completed, maintain COI database and ensure all COI declarations are responded to
  
• Ensure all HQ compliance training requirements for both GOAL and partner staff are met and training tracker is kept up to date