3 Officer, Information Systems Audit job at Bank of Uganda

Vacancy title:
3 Officer, Information Systems Audit

Jobs at:
Bank of Uganda

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, September 10 2025

Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 28 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

To conduct audits and investigations across the Bank’s IT environment by evaluating the effectiveness of information systems, infrastructure, and related processes, with the aim of assessing internal controls, identifying vulnerabilities, and ensuring robust IT governance, security, and compliance with regulatory and Bank policies.

1. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify, assess and document risks and controls in the I.T Auditable areas assigned.
• Perform and document process walkthroughs and, draft audit procedures in assigned I.T auditable areas.
• Develop draft audit work programs in the assigned areas.
• Perform audit tests of the assigned auditable areas in line with the Bank’s Internal Audit methodology.     
• Review the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness to ascertain value for money in the deployment of Bank resources and provide advisory on assigned areas. 
• Obtain sufficient and appropriate audit evidence addressing the relevant audit objectives.
• Document the results of the audit work in line with internal audit methodology. 
• Prepare draft audit reports for the assigned audits.
• Conduct the follow-up of previous audit recommendations to ascertain the extent of implementation.
• Take part in Audit spot checks for cash holding areas.
• Conduct training, mentoring, monitoring, and evaluation of performance for BOI/II. 
• Maintain the IT Audit Lab equipment and the wireless network, Design tests for continuous control monitoring on ACL Robotics.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by audit management.

2. EXPECTED OUTPUTS

• Audit programs /Investigation plans. 
• Process documentation 
• Tested systems and controls. 
• Audit work papers. 
• Draft audit reports. 
• Continuous monitoring reports from systems

3. PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

1.  Qualifications 

• First Class or Second-Class Upper Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or Cybersecurity from a recognized institution.
• Must possess any of the following professional qualifications: CISA, CGEIT, CDPSE, CISM, CEH, CHFI, ISO270001.
• A master’s degree in any of the aforementioned fields is an added advantage.
• Membership of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) and /or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is an added advantage. 

2.  Experience 

• A minimum of at least Five (5) years of relevant working experience in IT Audit and/or IT security related field.

3. Age

• 30.0 to 37.0 years.

4. Competencies

     Technical Competencies

• Working knowledge of I.T industry frameworks, regulations and best practice. 
• Ability to use Computer Aided Audit techniques (CAATs) e.g., ACL and Teammate. 
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills. 
• Proficiency in developing scripts using SQL. 
• Ability to supervise others.

Behavioural Competencies

• Integrity. 
• Independent and objective. 
• Team player. 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Leadership skills. 
• Emotional intelligence.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

❖ Applications should be submitted by filling out the online application link https://forms.office.com/r/1QyrMX8qKL

❖ Please follow the stated instructions in the form as accurately as possible. Note

    that inaccurate applications will be automatically disqualified. 

❖ Applications should be accompanied by; 

1) National ID (Front and Back) – Mandatory. Ensure both the front and back sides are scanned and visible. 

2) Academic Qualification Documents – Mandatory. These should match all the required qualifications mentioned in the job descriptions. 

3)  Letter of Equivalence for the Class of Degree from the National Council of Higher Education for applicants whose first degree (Bachelor’s) was obtained from a foreign University. 

4)  A duly registered Statutory Declaration for applicants with name and/or date of birth variations. 

❖ Please ensure that all required documents are duly attached and MUST be 

    scanned as one single document. 

❖ Please note that failure to attach the required documents will lead to automatic

    disqualification. 

Management reserves the right to terminate applicants found with concealed or falsified information and academic credentials. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.