Internal Audit and Compliance Manager job at East African Roofing Systems Limited | Apply Now

Develop and execute internal audit plans with detailed scope, timing of audit activities, and the nature of audits, e.g. financial, operational, and compliance audits ensuring these are completed efficiently and effectively by relevant policies, procedures, and quality standards.

Regularly review the accuracy, timeliness, and relevance of financial information and other disclosures provided to management and discuss significant issues identified with management.

Provide assurance and consulting services to management and the board on risk management, control, and governance processes.

Review the adequacy of and provide recommendations on internal control systems concerning procurement; management of supplies and equipment fixed assets; fleet management; stores records; taxes (compliance with Uganda law and timeliness of payment); etc.

Conduct timely lead fraud and suspected fraud investigations in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders and submit reports to management with recommendations for action.

Identify key areas of risk within the company and propose appropriate controls to mitigate the risks.

Monitor non-compliance and escalate any issue to management where non-compliance is not addressed.

Develop and operationalize compliance assessment tools and facilitate their implementation across all departments to ensure compliance controls and mitigate related risks.

Develop an effective compliance and training program, including appropriate training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers.

Develop, disseminate, and implement audit policies and procedures, providing training to staff and management to ensure compliance.

Advise management on legislative requirements for compliance with international and local related regulations.

Prepare detailed audit reports present findings and recommendations to management and the board, and track implementation of recommendations.

Coordinate the annual external audit exercise in line with best practices and act on recommendations to improve management control.

Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.