The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) is a statutory body established under Section 9 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act 2013, and in line with the National Oil and Gas Policy for Uganda which was approved in 2008. The mandate of the PAU is to monitor and regulate the exploration, development and production, together with the refining, gas conversion, transportation and storage of petroleum in Uganda. This includes ensuring that petroleum operations in Uganda are carried out in accordance with the relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, statutes and in line with international best practice for the petroleum industry.
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda now invites applications from qualified Ugandans who fully meet the required job specifications and with the right personal attributes to occupy the following positions in the Authority’s established structure.
OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PAU/ED/011/601: Technical Auditor (01 VACANCY)
Job Summary
To perform Authority technical and operational audits identifying inadequate, inefficient, or ineffective internal controls, issues of noncompliance and recommending improvements. .

Key Roles and Responsibilities:
• To examine correctness of records and completeness of documentation.
• Preparation of audit working papers and documentation
• Follow up of recommendations from previous audits
• To draft and compile audit findings and conclusions
• Examining and analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and documentation; recommending opportunities to strengthen the internal control structure.
• Assesses compliance with regulations and controls by executing audit program steps examining and analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Character & Competencies:
• Demonstrate excellent technical knowledge of; monitoring, planning engagements, data analysis, quality assurance
• Excellent analytical skills
• Innovative and with a proven high level of integrity
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Excellent Interpersonal skills

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Basic Qualifications
• An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Geoscience or Petroleum Engineering obtained from an internationally recognised University
• Three (3) years’ experience in a relevant field in a similar corporate setting.
Added Advantage:
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or ACCA and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)