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Senior Internal Audit

Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
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Uganda Tourism Board (UTB)

Category: AUDIT Total Positions: Location: Kampala, Uganda Full-time Salary: not mentioned Posted 1 year ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• KRA 1: Internal Audit Planning • Define the audit universe/auditable areas • Hold interview with client departments to obtain views and challenges that could provide input to the planning process before preparation of the plan for audit committee consideration and approval • Conduct a risk assessment • Prioritize audits based on risk assessment • Determine available resources to conduct the audits • Prepare the audit plan for the defined period and assign resources for engagement planning. • KRA 2: Review the Internal Control Environment • Document the results of audit work in accordance with auditing standards. • Review on resource acquisition, deployment, utilisation, and disposal and ascertain whether the arrangements for the safe custody of assets are appropriate and adequate. • Review compliance with the applicable laws, policies and standards and on the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of implementation activities at the UTB • Ensure all audit activities undertaken are in accordance to the International and National auditing principles and standards • KRA 3: Preparation of Audit reports • Review Draft Audit reports from Senior Internal Auditor • Conduct exit interviews with Senior Management and Units Heads. • Prepare timely Audit reports for the Board of Directors and Senior Management. • KRA 4: Undertake Internal Special Investigations • Ensure internal investigations are handled as per internal Audit manual. • Carry out entry meeting planning, execution and drafting reports and final reporting as well as exit meetings. • KRA 5: Managing resources of the Department (Human and Financial) • Communicating to the Department team a clear and exciting vision for the work of UTB and for the role of department in supporting the organisation • Developing clear work plans and budgets that are rolled out systematically. • Ensuring that each member of the team fully understands the KRAs that are expected of them and that they are aware of best practice in information and communication technology; ensuring that they behave in a way which will maintain good relationships with stakeholders and UTB staff • Supporting team members to enable them to give of their best e.g. by encouraging and praising good performance, coaching, assisting staff to prevent or resolve problems, providing resources, tools and equipment. • Monitoring and reviewing performance and, in particular, holding staff accountable for meeting standards of excellence and delivering any improvement goals which have been identified; taking decisive action in the case of poor performance • Ensuring that staff are adequately trained and developed for their roles e.g. by analysing staff training needs, organising the delivery of training or coaching, coordinating the sharing of experience
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Bachelor’s (Hons) degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration (Accounting Option), Statistics or any related field majoring in Accounting or Finance from a recognized institution. • Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or any other related courses. • Holder and membership to professional bodies like ACCA, CPA, CIMA or CIA and must be a full member of ICPA(U) • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is an added advantage. • Key Competences • Technical Competences • Comprehensive knowledge of professional auditing and accounting standards and guidelines • Report writing skills • Analytical ability. • Communication skills. • Data mining and analytics, such as the use of IFMS. • Must be proficient in the use of computer applications and relevant auditing or financial management packages • Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or any other related courses. • Holder and membership to professional bodies like ACCA, CPA, CIMA or CIA and must be a full member of ICPA(U) • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is an added advantage. • Behavioral/Generic Competencies • Interpersonal skills • People management skills • Integrity, objectivity and independence • Leadership skills
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and eligible Ugandans who meet the above requirements are invited to apply. Application with detailed CV (with email, telephone contact and postal address), plus copies of all academic certificates and transcripts, testimonials, past appointments copy of National identity card, contact details (telephone, postal and email addresses) of three competent referees should be sent by courier or hand delivered to the address below latest 5:00pm 09th May 2025. Chief Executive Officer Uganda Tourism Board Plot 42, Rotary Avenue (Lugogo Bypass) 6th Floor Lugogo House, P.O. BOX 7211 KAMPALA TEL. +256 414 342196/7 Fax +256 414 342 188 E-mail: utb@utb.go.ug Website: www.utb.go.ug Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted NB: UTB is an equal opportunity employer
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