Purpose of the Job
Supporting the internal audit function of the Authority

Key duties and responsibilities
Support the Internal Audit Manager to:
review the Authority’s business processes and systems such as the financial and accounting systems in different directorates and departments of the Authority;
• perform a risk assessment within the business processes of the Authority;
• prepare audit plans, design standard audit tests and procedures to follow;
• review transactions of the Authority with a view of ensuring value for money;
carry out the audits and appropriate investigations in the Authority and provide technical guidance and support;
• carry out audits in conformity with international accounting and financial standards;
• prepare internal audit reports and submit them to Management for action;
• make recommendations on internal processes; and,
• perform any other tasks that may be assigned.

Job specifications
The desired person should have the following essential requirements:
Qualifications:
• An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Business Administration (Accounting Option); Commerce (Accounting Option), Accounting and Finance.
A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance;
•Full Professional qualifications of ACCA or CPA;

Membership:
• Full membership to the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda or Institute of Internal Auditors of Uganda.

Experience:
• Should have at least a minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in Accounting or Auditing with a reputable organization or Government of which at least (3) years should be at an officer level in public auditing;
• Hands on experience with accounting packages such as Sun systems, Navision Financials, Pastel or Integrated Financial Management Systems (IFMS);

Duty station:
The successful candidate may in the interest of NEMA be required to serve in any part of Uganda.

Key competencies/ skills
• Knowledge of relevant laws that govern public finance management;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Audit Planning skills;
• Organizing and coordination;
• Good morals and high level of integrity;
• Management and supervisory skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Change management skills;
• High level of confidentiality.