A. JOB PURPOSE

The Internal Auditor will review, evaluate, and contribute to the improved effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes and perform audit assignments in accordance with the Internal Audit Charter.

B. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist in the Implementation of the annual audit plan.
2. Conduct operation, financial, and compliance audits and follow up on the recommendations and actions resulting from internal and external audit engagements conducted and completed.
3. Advise the Senior Internal Audit on internal controls, risk management, and governance issues and provide best practices in these.
4. Review URBRA’s operations for compliance to policies and guidelines established by the Board and other regulatory and statutory bodies.
5. Carry out periodic evaluation and effectiveness of risk management controls and governance processes, as well as the reliability of financial information.
6. Review URBRA’s operations for weaknesses in risk policies and guidelines established by the Board and other regulatory and statutory bodies.
7. Draft an Internal Audit and support risk management project that ensures a review of all business processes for proper governance and effective risk management.
8. Assist in the preparation of audit reports.
9. Carry out any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

C. PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

i. Minimum qualifications

• The applicant must hold an Honors Bachelors degree in Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field or full professional qualifications in Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants UK.
• An Honors Bachelors degree in Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field PLUS full professional membership of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants UK, and in good standing.

ii. Working Experience

• Minimum 2 year experience working experience in auditing in public sector.

iii. Competencies

Technical

• Planning and Budgeting
• Financial Record Keeping.
• Financial Reporting
• Risk management and Assurance
• Information and Communications Technology
• Concern for Quality and Standards
• Networking

Behavioral

• Ethics and integrity
• Innovative and Proactive
• Interpersonal skills
• Time management
• Decision-making and Problem solving
• Effective communication
• Leadership

HOW TO APPLY:

Candidates who meet the above requirements should submit applications complete with an application letter, CV (include names, address, and daytime contacts of three referees) and copies of academic certificates by email to recruitment@urbra.go.ug

The above documents should be attached to the email as one PDF document. Applications should ONLY have the position name in the subject line.

Or hand delivered to:

The Chief Executive Officer 

Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority 

Plot 1, Clement Hill Road, 5^th Floor

P.O. Box 7561 Kampala, Uganda

The deadline for receiving applications; Monday 19^th February 2024 at 5:00pm

Only candidates who follow the above instructions and meet the minimum requirements shall be contacted.