Key Responsibilities
• Contribute to Internal Audit management strategy to develop, sustain, and continuously enhance the image and perceived value of Internal Audit.
• Provide input to the annual audit plan as well as the long-term coverage plan.
• Supervise all assurance engagements relating to financial processes, commercial operations, and Information systems.
• Prepare audit planning memoranda, risk assessments and control analysis, process documentation, audit programs, and other relevant working papers for all assignments undertaken.
• Assist with the execution of financial, operational, or other audits and special projects as required.
• Keep Internal Audit Management informed of the status of audits in progress and any potential problems or significant audit findings as they arise.
• Prepare a list of audit issues throughout the audit and constructively discuss with the respective line manager to validate each issue.
• Identify and profile various risks inherent in specific audit assignments, discuss them with the respective line managers, and jointly agree on actions to be implemented for risk mitigation.
• Identify opportunities to add value through improved business efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Provide written documentation of all audit issues to the line manager during interim status meetings and closing meetings.
• Follow up audit recommendations to ensure timely implementation and action to mitigate identified risks.
• Prepare a draft of the audit report and send it to the line manager to document their action plan to address each issue.
• Constructively work with the line manager to identify areas for improvement, collectively agree upon appropriate corrective actions, and monitor progress.
• Assist the Manager Internal Audit with developing strategies to improve internal controls and minimize risk.
• Perform other department duties related to the position as directed by the Head of the department.

Qualifications:
• An Honours Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance, or a closely related and relevant field, from a recognized University.
• Full Accountancy professional qualification, such as ACCA, CPA, or CIMA is mandatory. CIA/CFE/CISA is an added advantage.
• Must be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU)
• Working experience of 4 years; at least 3 of which must be in an Internal Audit role in a large and reputable public or private sector organization.
• Excellent knowledge of the standards of the International Professional Practices Framework as issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors is essential.
• Proficiency in the application of Audit-related Software and MS Office packages and related packages is essential.
• Knowledge of any aviation accounting/audit Software system shall be an added advantage.
• Experience in working with airlines, as well as with other regional and international public, or private sector organizations shall be an added advantage.

Relevant Competencies
• High level of maturity, ethics, and integrity with a clean track record
• Results-oriented.
• Proven presentation and reporting abilities.
• Analytical, accuracy, and judgmental skills.
• Project management and networking skills.
• Strong IT and computer proficiency skills.
• A confident, independent, articulate, and reliable personality.
• A team player with and ability to interact with all levels within the company.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and for long hours