Principal internal Auditor
Location | Kampala, Uganda |
Date Posted | August 10, 2025 |
Category | Accounting Audit Finance Management |
Job Type | Full-time |
Currency | UGX |
Description

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
Coordinate planning of audit programmes, develop and review working papers.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
1. Design 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
A master’s degree in the related field is a must;
Honors Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business Administration or 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
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
i. Membership to the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is a must;
ii. Possession of Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is an added advantage;
iii. Postgraduate qualification in management is an added advantage;
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. Communication skills;
4. Analytical and reporting skills;
5. Attention to detail;
6. Computer literacy skills