CBM Provision of External Audit and Associated Services Jobs in Uganda
CBM Provision of External Audit and Associated Services Jobs in Uganda
Introduction CBM is an international Christian development organization whose primary purpose is to improve the quality of life of the world’s poorest persons with disabilities and those at risk of disability.
CBM works with partner organizations in low income countries to both develop and ensure that persons with disabilities and their families have ready access to affordable and comprehensive health care and rehabilitation programmes, quality education programs and livelihood opportunities.
Working with persons with disabilities, CBM advocates for their inclusion in all aspects of society, and for the inclusion of disability in international cooperation.
Refer to www.cbm.org for more details.
The Country Office located in Kampala works closely with about 10 local partners – INGOs, CBOs, Hospitals and other establishments across the country.
In addition to project planning, monitoring and evaluation this office provides administrative and logistical support for the project partners and supervises the performance of CBM co-workers.
In August 2018, Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V (CBM) awarded a three-year consortium grant to three partners namely; National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU)- (Lead Partner), organized Useful Rehabilitation Services (OURS) and Katalemwa Cheshire Home for Rehabilitation Services (KCH). The main objective of the project is to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of people with disabilities in Uganda through social economic independence and empowerment to contribute to positive lasting change. The total project budget for the period August 2018 to July 2020 for all the implementing partners is £298,361 and £ 53,867 for CBM Uganda Country Office. This project was funded by CBM UK with support from National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF).
Corporate structure
CBM Uganda is headed by a Country Director. However, the Uganda Country Office is overseen by a Regional Office in Nairobi which is headed by a Regional Hub Director
Scope of the Audit
The audit will be carried out in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and Donor/CBM funding guidelines and will include verification procedures as the auditors consider necessary under the circumstances.
It will involve a 100% review of all transactions reported by the VSLA project partners and CBM Uganda Country Office from 1 August 2018 to 31 July 2020.
In conducting the audit, special attention should be paid to the following:
A review of VSLA partner organisations risk management, control and governance arrangements to determine the reliability, accuracy and strength of the system of internal control and present recommendations for areas of improvement in each area.
Careful examination of all NLCF funds used within the project (this means every transaction) to
ensure they have been used by all the partners and CBM Country office for the agreed purpose. Where this is not the case, a review is undertaken and recommendations presented.
Careful examination of partner organisations financial records to ensure NLCF funds have been accounted for correctly and accurately. Where this is not the case, a review is undertaken and recommendations presented.
Consumables, non-consumables, and services financed through CBM funds have been procured in accordance with procurement procedures and have been properly accounted for;**
Existence of appropriate documentation and storage of supporting documentation and books of accounts relating to P.3819-MYP activities;**
Ineligible expenditures identified during the audit will be reflected in a separate paragraph of the auditors’ report.**
In accordance with International Standards on Auditing, the auditors shall pay attention to the following:
Laws and Regulations
In preparing the audit approach and in executing the audit procedures, the auditors shall evaluate compliance with the provisions of laws and regulations as required by ISA 250 (Considerations of Laws and Regulations in an Audit of Financial Statements);
Governance
Communicate significant audit issues related to governance to CBM in accordance with ISA 260: (Communication with those charged with Governance);
Risks
With a view to reducing audit risks to a relatively low level, the auditors will apply appropriate audit procedures and handle anomalies/risks identified during their evaluation. This is in accordance with ISA 330 (The Auditor’s Responses to Assessed Risks).
Fraud and Corruption:
In accordance with ISA 240 (The Auditor’s Responsibilities Relating to Fraud in an Audit of Financial Statements) the auditors shall identify and evaluate risks related to fraud, obtain or provide sufficient evidence of analysis of these risks and assess properly the risks identified or suspected;
Regulated Environment
The Country Office (CBM Uganda) and the project partners are regulated by Ugandan Law specifically the NGO Act and other legal regulations.
How to Apply
Please respond to the request for proposals using CBM’s response form. Please write to
info.uganda@cbm.org to request for the form.
Timetable
The timetable for this Request for Proposal is stated on the Cover Sheet. The responses to the proposal should be submitted by 2nd October 2020 (5:00pm.)
Find jobs in Uganda. Jobs - Uganda jobs. Search our career portal & find the latest Ugandan job positions, career opportunities & jobs in Uganda.
Jobs in Uganda - banking jobs, IT jobs, accounting jobs, NGO jobs, business administration, ICT, UN jobs, procurement jobs, education jobs, hospital jobs, human resources jobs, engineering, teaching jobs, and other careers in Uganda.
Find your dream job from 1000s of vacancies in Uganda posted and updated daily - click here!
Click here to post comments
Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to NGO Jobs in Africa.
