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Senior Internal Auditor job at Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE)
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-Aug-04
Location: Kampala
Senior Internal Auditor 2026-08-04T05:10:24+00:00 Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE) https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_11603/logo/unite.png https://unite.ac.ug/ FULL_TIME Kampala Kampala 00256 Uganda Professional Services Accounting & Finance, Management, Admin & Office, Education, Civil & Government 2026-08-18T17:00:00+00:00 8 Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview) The Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE) was created on 5th July, 2024 by Statutory Instrument No. 53 of 2024 vide the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, Cap 262 as Other Degree Awarding Institution (ODAI). UNITE is a multi-campus institution with Campuses at Kabale, Kaliro, Mubende, Muni and Unyama. UNITE has its headquarters in Kira Municipality (former Shimoni Core PTC). The Institute is accredited by Uganda National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). The mandate of UNITE is to coordinate and provide for all levels of Teacher Education in the country, ranging from initial to graduate level teacher training. In addition, it is to provide for in-service teacher training and offer Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programmes. The Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the vacant positions in the UNITE Service, as detailed below: Job Purpose To provide support in execution of internal audit and risk management function. Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills) - Should have either a Bachelor’s Degree in either Auditing, Finance, Accounting or Business Administration (Accounting option) or Business Studies (Accounting option) or Commerce (Accounting option) from a recognized Institution; OR A full Professional Accounting Qualifications such as ACCA, CIA, CPA, ACIS and CPE from a recognized institution.
- Full membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants Uganda (ICPAU)
Experience needed - Three (3) years’ experience as an Internal Auditor from a recognized Public institution;
- Should have knowledge in risk management, financial planning and management
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes) - The applicant should be aged at most Forty -five (45) years or below at the time of application except for the post of Dean of Students which is fifty-five (55) years and below
- For Salary Scales PU4 to PU15, appointments are permanent, subject to the successful completion of a six-month probationary period.
- UNITE is an equal opportunity employer.
- People with Disabilities (PWDs) requiring specified arrangements, such as a helper or sign language interpreter, are requested to indicate this in their application for necessary preparations.
- Only successful candidates will be notified.
- Reviews audit plans and programmes based on the risk profile of the Institute and advises accordingly.
- Compiles and manages the Institute’s risk management register
- Conduct audit and risk assignments in accordance with approved standards and best practice
- Guides, directs and supervises teams executing audits.
- Reviews and submits quarterly and annual internal audit reports.
- Assesses and reports on implementation of audit recommendations.
- Supervises, mentors, coaches, counsels and appraises staff of the Unit.
- Risk management
- Financial planning and management
- Bachelor’s Degree in Auditing, Finance, Accounting or Business Administration (Accounting option) or Business Studies (Accounting option) or Commerce (Accounting option) from a recognized Institution; OR A full Professional Accounting Qualifications such as ACCA, CIA, CPA, ACIS and CPE from a recognized institution.
- Full membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants Uganda (ICPAU)
JOB-6a717440a888c Vacancy title:
Senior Internal Auditor Jobs at:
Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE) Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, August 18 2026 Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 4 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview) The Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE) was created on 5th July, 2024 by Statutory Instrument No. 53 of 2024 vide the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, Cap 262 as Other Degree Awarding Institution (ODAI). UNITE is a multi-campus institution with Campuses at Kabale, Kaliro, Mubende, Muni and Unyama. UNITE has its headquarters in Kira Municipality (former Shimoni Core PTC). The Institute is accredited by Uganda National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). The mandate of UNITE is to coordinate and provide for all levels of Teacher Education in the country, ranging from initial to graduate level teacher training. In addition, it is to provide for in-service teacher training and offer Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programmes. The Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the vacant positions in the UNITE Service, as detailed below: Job Purpose To provide support in execution of internal audit and risk management function. Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills) - Should have either a Bachelor’s Degree in either Auditing, Finance, Accounting or Business Administration (Accounting option) or Business Studies (Accounting option) or Commerce (Accounting option) from a recognized Institution; OR A full Professional Accounting Qualifications such as ACCA, CIA, CPA, ACIS and CPE from a recognized institution.
- Full membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants Uganda (ICPAU)
Experience needed - Three (3) years’ experience as an Internal Auditor from a recognized Public institution;
- Should have knowledge in risk management, financial planning and management
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes) - The applicant should be aged at most Forty -five (45) years or below at the time of application except for the post of Dean of Students which is fifty-five (55) years and below
- For Salary Scales PU4 to PU15, appointments are permanent, subject to the successful completion of a six-month probationary period.
- UNITE is an equal opportunity employer.
- People with Disabilities (PWDs) requiring specified arrangements, such as a helper or sign language interpreter, are requested to indicate this in their application for necessary preparations.
- Only successful candidates will be notified.
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 12 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure
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Candidates should submit 5 hard copies of the application in a sealed application pack containing copies of the following: - Application letter; the subject line must indicate the position applied for and Job Reference Number: SIA-UNITE-2026(6).
- Detailed and up-to-date signed CV including working contact details and names and contact details of three referees (Academic, Professional and Personal), one of whom must be either your present or most recent employer. The referees should be advised to send confidential references directly.
- Certified copies of Academic Transcripts and Certificates;
- All foreign Academic qualifications must be EQUATED with the National Council of Higher Education (NCHE)
- A copy of the National Identity Card;
- Copies of previous appointment letters MUST be attached;
- Serving Officers MUST attach their current payslips
- The envelope should be clearly marked “Application for the post of Senior Internal Auditor as indicated above.
Incorrectly addressed applications and those without the above attachments shall be rejected. Applications should be delivered physically to the undersigned not later than 18th August, 2026 at 5.00 pm. East African Time
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