JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose
Provide professional and technical support to the Chief Internal Auditor in policy and strategy formulation and implementation of the internal audit function.

Key, Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide professional and technical support to the Chief Internal Auditor in policy and strategy formulation and implementation;
• Develop audit plans and framework for conducting audit assignments in various technical areas;
• Review risks and control framework;
• Review and monitor work performed as per plans;
• Prepare and review reports for assignments conducted;
• Develop and take responsibility for the planning, preparation and coordination of processes related to internal, external review and Audit;
• Oversee the University’s response to and ensure implementation of the University quality standards and any other requirements of NCHE or other quality assurance bodies;
• Any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

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

Other Essential Qualifications
• Full professional qualification as certified internal auditor (CIA) and Membership to the Institute of Internal Auditors;
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is an added advantage;
• Postgraduate qualification in management is an added advantage;
• A master’s degree in the related field is a must.

Experience
• Minimum of nine (9) years of post-graduation working experience in Audit, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Principal Internal Auditor in the public sector or in a reputable organization.

Skills/Competences
• Analytical and reporting skills;
• Communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strategic planning skills;
• Ability to build, lead and work with teams;
• Attention to detail and result oriented;
• Computer literacy skills.

Interested Candidates are reminded of the following application process steps:
1. Visit the Makerere University Electronic Human Resource Management System (EHRMS) portal at http://ehrms.mak.ac.ug/recruitment/jobs to create an account.
2. Apply electronically through the provided link and attach the application documents as specified in the job advert of 19th August 2024.
3. Address the application to the Director, Human Resources, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala