Background

The Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA) is an Authority created under the Unclaimed Financial Assets Act, No. 40 of 2011 to administer unclaimed financial assets. The primary mandate of the Authority is to receive unclaimed financial assets from the holders of such assets, safeguard and re-unite the assets with their rightful owners. The mandate of...

Job Purpose

To support the execution of internal audit assignments by reviewing controls, assessing compliance, and documenting audit findings, thereby contributing to effective risk management, good governance, and continuous improvement of organizational processes.

Job Description

• Implementing fraud investigation and anti-corruption policies, guidelines, strategies and plans;
• Collecting and collating data on financial records, systems and processes;
• Undertaking spot-checks and cash surveys;
• Undertaking audit investigations;
• Assessing track of actual expenditure against budget allocations and report variances; and
• Carrying out audit follow-ups on implementation of recommendations on audit reports.

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, one must have;

• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines; Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or it’s equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in Computer applications.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams;
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and commitment to confidentiality;
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to deliver results under pressure;
• Sound analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, supported by keen attention to detail and accuracy;
• Basic knowledge of internal audit standards and risk assessment techniques; and
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment, demonstrating adaptability and resilience.

• Implementing fraud investigation and anti-corruption policies, guidelines, strategies and plans
• Collecting and collating data on financial records, systems and processes
• Undertaking spot-checks and cash surveys
• Undertaking audit investigations
• Assessing track of actual expenditure against budget allocations and report variances
• Carrying out audit follow-ups on implementation of recommendations on audit reports

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and commitment to confidentiality
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
• Ability to deliver results under pressure
• Sound analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic knowledge of internal audit standards and risk assessment techniques
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
• Adaptability and resilience
• Proficiency in Computer applications

• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines; Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or it’s equivalent qualification from a recognized institution