Principal Internal Auditor job at UBOS

Vacancy title:
Principal Internal Auditor

Jobs at:
UBOS

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, September 15 2025

Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 5 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Implement a robust internal audit strategy and system to evaluate the controls of the Bureau.

Key Result Areas:
Job Specifications:

1. Support the development and periodically update the Audit strategy and policies in line with international audit practices.
2. Prepare audit work procedures, audit programs and methodology for approved audit assignments.
3. Support the development of the audit annual risk-based audit work plan of the activities to be performed

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We are Evidence Based

4. Supervise the deployment and use of the department’s resources for effective and efficient fulfilment of engagement objectives.
5. Perform the role of a risk champion for the Internal Audit directorate.
6. Perform audit engagements in accordance to audit procedures, processes and standards.
7. Consolidate engagement observations and draft reports for the audits executed.
8. Supervise adhoc investigations and reviews as may be assigned by the Head of Department.
9. Conduct follow-ups on and support the implementation of audit recommendations and action plans.
10. Collaborate with audit respondents to understand the activities being audited.
11. Coordinate the development of departmental performance reports.
12. Coordinate the development of the department’s annual workplan and budget, procurement, training and recruitment plan.
13. Supervise, coach, mentor, conduct performance appraisals and identify training needs of the Senior Internal Auditor.
14. Prepare and submit accountability for financial resources received.
15. Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned by from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Statistics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration (Accounting and Finance Option), Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Statistics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology.
• Professional qualification like ACCA, CPA, CIA is MUST.

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Experience
• 6 years’ experience with at least three (3) years at Senior Officer level.

Professional
• Membership to Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is a MUST.
Other Requirements:
• Analytical, Interpersonal skills, Report writing, Communication skills.
• Must be knowledgeable in the use of computer applications and relevant auditing or financial management packages.
• Good grasp of the technical aspects of accounting and financial statements / reports.
• Proven leadership skills
• Must be a person of high Integrity.
• Objectivity and independence
• Possess the ability to work as a team.
• Analytical, interpersonal and change management skills.
• Understanding of internal auditing standards (IPPF)

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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