Duties and Responsibilities:
• Work in consultation with the Audit Manager, develop appropriate risk assessments to be used in the process of identifying risks within the various auditable units as per the annual audit plan.
• Develop appropriate audit tests aimed at addressing identified risks and achieving the desired audit objectives to provide assurance that risks are effectively managed or mitigated.
• Carry out normal, snap, and follow-up audits with minimal direction, from planning the audit work to resolving exceptions, communicating with responsible management, and writing reports.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports on audit findings, detected non-compliance with Factory policies, guidelines, statutory requirements and procedures for discussion with line managers, and the Audit Manager before final reports are issued for corrective action.
• Follow up on all issues arising from audits and other inspections and secure compliance with the agreed recommendations within the relevant time frame.
• Carry out investigations into reported frauds and forgeries as may be assigned.
• Exercise due professional care in performing audit work, including reviewing operating efficiency and making recommendations for cost reductions and earnings improvement.
• Continue professional development through self-training, participation in recommended courses and in-house training.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The Audit Assistant should ideally possess a bachelor’s degree in business field or related discipline
• Possession of part professional qualification such as CIA, CPA or ACCA is desirable, completion would be an added advantage.
• A minimum of two years’ working experience in audit and accounting in a reputable organisation
• Good working knowledge of computerised accounting
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of international auditing standards and procedures
• Excellent computer literacy skills in Microsoft office application
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• High degree of integrity
• Possess the ability to work with figures and pay attention to detail
• Ability to work with minimum supervision

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send their applications with three professional referees and updated CV to: The Human Resources Manager, Igara Growers Tea Factory Ltd, P .O .Box 110, Bushenyi, Uganda or deliver to UTDAL offices, Rubaga Road off Kabakanjagala roundabout, P. O. Box 6204 Kampala, attention to The Company Secretary.