The incumbent will be in charge of executing assurance and consulting audits as well as duties and responsibilities defined within the Group Internal Audit Charter as adopted by Uganda.

Duties and responsibilities.
• Execute Internal Audit projects in line with the approved Internal Audit plan for Uganda. Evaluate and assess significant new services, processes, operations, and controls. Participate in special audits/investigations as requested by Management or the Head of Internal Audit through the prescribed approval process that include the Chief Audit Executive and the Audit Committee
• Input in risk assessment and management assignments
• Monitoring and reporting on the resolution of reported Internal Audit findings
• Play a consultancy role in risk management, policies and procedures drafting
• And amendments and control assessment from time-to-time
• Adherence to The Institute of Internal Auditors’ Mandatory Guidance, which includes the Core Principles for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, the Code of Ethics, the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, and the Definition of Internal Auditing
• Assist with the preparation of Internal Audit reports to the ARC Committee
• Input to the Internal Audit plan during drafting and maintenance interventions
• Input to the annual Internal Audit budget as well as during forecast interventions, including monitoring of performance against the budget.

Qualifications and experience:
• First degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Banking & Finance or related discipline.
• Must be in possession of at least one internationally recognised Professional Accounting or Auditing Certification (i.e. CIA, CFSA, CISA, CRMA, CPA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA or its equivalent)
• TeamMate experience or other auditing automated working paper software, e.g. CaseWare
• IDEA/ACL experience
• More than five years’ experience in auditing (at least three years in the financial services industry)
• Interaction with executive management independent clearing of reports, presenting and discussions with the EXCO team, presentation at relevant management forums, etc. with support and guidance from the Head of Internal.