JOB DETAILS:

Duty Station:                    Kampala with frequent travels to the field
Reports to:                        COO

Job Summary:

To initiate, develop and monitor the implementation of systems, policies and procedures for providing an independent appraisal of how the company’s financial, physical, operational and information activities or resources are managed as per the company's business strategy and goals. S/he will carry out audits, reviews, and investigations to deliver opinions on the effectiveness of the controls across the Company in line with the set policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and update the audit policies and present recommendations to the board for approval in line with the national audit act and international financial standards.
• Review and develop audit plans to carry out the responsibilities of the internal audit department in line with the business goals.
• Develop procedures to guide external audits and maintain a working relationship with external auditors to ensure that they have all the necessary information they might require in line with the audit rules and guidelines.
• Review the reliability and integrity of financial, stock management and operating information & activities and make appropriate recommendations to senior management.
• Review the reliability and integrity of financial, stock management, and operating information & activities and make appropriate recommendations.
• Review and make appropriate recommendations on policies, plans, procedures and practices in order to minimize risks and safeguard the company.
• Appraise the efficiency in the use of the company’s resources through value money audits and make appropriate recommendations.
• Prepare annual, quarterly and monthly audit reports in line with management requirements.
• Develop, appraise, support and maintain a competent & motivated internal audit team through giving constructive coaching and mentoring, in accordance with the human resources guidelines.
• Carry out financial, regulatory, operational reviews and compliance testing of policies and procedures to establish reliability and integrity of financial and operating information. Make appropriate recommendations in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.
• Conduct ad hoc investigations when called upon and make appropriate recommendations in line with the International Audit Standards and company objectives.
• Prepare reports of audit findings & provide recommendations in line with the International Audit Standards and company objectives.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications & Job specifications

The job holder should have:

• A bachelor’s degree (honors) in Finance or Accounting and a Masters degree in Finance, or Accounting or an MBA with Accounting option from a reputable university.
• Membership of ACCA, CPA, or CIA.
• Membership to the Institute of Internal Auditors of Uganda.
• Computer proficiency coupled with a strong understanding of Audit software.
• The candidate must have at least seven (7) years working experience, with four (4) years at a senior auditing management level in a reputable organization
• Must be a team player with excellent communication skills (oral & written) and analytical skills.
• He/she should have knowledge of audit procedures (audit-related planning techniques, test & sampling methods).
• He/she must be willing to travel upcountry occasionally.

Qualified applicants should send via e-mail their complete applications with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of academic credentials and contact information for 3 professional references by  Friday 15th May 2026 by 5:00 pm addressed to

The HR & Administration office
Asaak Financial Services

careers@asaak.co
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While we thank all applicants for showing interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.