Principal internal Auditor , Department of Internal Audit at Makerere University , Kampala, Uganda

Job Description

Coordinate planning of audit programmes, develop and review working papers.

Key, Duties and Responsibilities

1. esign audit programmes for carrying out particular audit assignments;
2. Coordinate planning of audit assignments;
3. Draw audit objectives, develop working papers and carry out preliminary review;
4. Lead teams in holding entry and exit meetings for various assignments;
5. Review working papers for work carried out by internal auditors;
6. Review reports of audits carried out;
7. Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Required Qualifications

Either

1. Honors Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Business Studies or any other related Bachelor’s degree majoring in Accounting;
2. Full professional Accounting qualifications such as ACCA or CPA from a recognized University /Institution.

Or

Full Professional Qualifications in Accounting or Auditing from a recognized awarding Institution plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management or Auditing or Business Administration from a recognized Institution.

Other Essential Qualifications

1. Full professional qualification as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Membership to the Institute of Internal Auditors;
2. Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is an added advantage;
3. Postgraduate qualification in management is an added advantage;
4. A master’s degree in the related field is a must.

Experience

At least six (6) years working experience three (3) of which at the level of Senior Internal Auditor in a public or reputable organization.

Skills/Competences

1. Ability to work in a team;
2. Interpersonal skills;
3. Communicaation skills;
4. Analytical and reporting skills;
5. Attention to detail;
6. Computer literacy skills