Job Title Internal Auditor

Directorate Executive Director’s Office

Department Risk and Internal Audit

Reporting to Manager, Internal Audit

Salary Grade N5

Jobs that report to this role

None

Job Purpose

To provide support to the Manager, Internal Audit, in ensuring assurance and compliance with relevant business and administrative policies and procedures as well as applicable statutory regulations

Key Accountabilities

• Plan and perform audits following the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and relevant government statutes;

• Participate in the preparation of Internal Audit Risk-based Annual work plans, and conduct internal Audit as planned.

• Evaluating internal controls to assess the level of audit risks and the appropriateness of risk management policies and procedures;

• Preparation and execution of audit programmes including routine financial audit, performance audit, IT Audit, and other special audits;

• Drafting audit findings and recommendations; and compiling audit findings for discussion and finalization;

• Following up Implementation of audit findings and recommendations from previous audits and giving feedback every quarter on any audit findings which has not been cleared using the Internal Audit query matrices

• Assist the Manager, Internal Audit in carrying out systems reviews and making appropriate recommendations for improvement;

• Undertake post audit of the Authority’s Expenditures to ensure proper utilization and accountability of public resources;

• Undertake, where required, resource verification, including periodic stores; physical verification of the existence and location of the Authority’s assets in line with the approved assets register, including asset codes;

• Assist the Manager, Internal Audit in liaison with the Finance Department while collaborating with the Office of Auditor General in conducting statutory and value for money audits;

• Assist the Manager, Internal Audit in liaison with relevant user departments in carrying out risk analysis to ensure that all major risks of the organization are identified, analyzed, and mitigated.

• Assist the Manager, Internal Audit, in reviewing management and final accounts and supporting schedules for truthfulness and fairness;

• Investigate reported allegations and suspicions of Project fraud and corruption to ensure that all NITA-U activities are conducted to the highest standards of ethical conduct, good practice, and transparency

• Support due diligence activities

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Position Requirements

Education

• BCom/BBA/BSc (Auditing or Accounting/Finance Major) or their equivalent from a recognized University

• Full Membership of an Internationally Recognized Professional Accounting or Auditing Body (CIA, ACCA, CPA, CA, etc) is an essential requirement;

• Certifications or postgraduate qualification in a relevant field; i.e., Risk management is an added advantage

Work Experience

• Applicants should have a minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience at the level of Internal Auditor in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization

• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules, and regulations

• Previous experience in the use of CAATs, auditing or accounting, and conducting audits in Information Systems and other areas pertinent to the industry.

• Skill in Fraud management, Business risk management, Internal controls, Revenue assurance/protection.

• Competency in conducting IT Audits

• Risk-based methodologies (risk, control, and auditing methodologies)

• Experience in Risk management; risk assessments, evaluations, consolidation, and follow-up on risk management practices.

• Industry programs, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

• Well-developed presentation skills

Technical Expertise

• Computer skills (Office-based applications);

• Practical knowledge of auditing computer-aided applications;

• Excellent auditing and forensic investigation skills;

• Excellent grasp of modern risk management frameworks;

• Analytical and problem–solving skills;

• Confidentiality, Diligence & Reliability;

• Skill in collecting and analysing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.

Nature and Scope

Interpersonal Skills

• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills

• Mature personality with a high degree of integrity and honesty

• Exceptionally high report writing skills.

• Sound independent judgement

• High levels of confidentiality

• Capacity to establish credibility, and trust, and partnership;

• Ability to maintain composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.

• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills

• Effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and the skill in presenting findings and recommendations.

• Excellent relationship-building and management skills with co-workers, staff, and external contacts.

• Excellent communication and report writing skills;

• A person of integrity and honesty;

• Basic practical skills in IT auditing are critical.

Level of responsibility

Cross-functional support in all directorate audit/assurance initiatives 

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

As a responsible and equal-opportunity employer, NITA-U is committed to providing competitive employment terms to successful candidates with the right qualifications, skills, competencies, and experiences. The job specifications, descriptions, and other details are found on the NITA-U official website (www.nita.go.ug)

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their application form (which can be downloaded from the NITA-U official website  https://www.nita.go.ug/downloadable-forms/job-application-forms),  with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact, postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, to the address below.

The Executive Director,

National Information Technology

Authority – UGANDA (NITA-U),

Palm Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former Lugogo bypass)

P.O. Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda

Tel: 0417 801 038

via email: hr@nita.go.ug

The deadline for applications for the positions is 18th June 2025 (Not later than 1700 hrs. Local Time). Only Soft copy applications will be accepted, and no application will be considered without a duly completed and signed standard application form (referred to above). You can apply for a maximum of two positions.

FEEDBACK

Only successful candidates will be contacted. Any form of solicitation, influence peddling, or any other “backdoor” attempt, of whatsoever nature, to influence the selection process in one’s favour, will automatically lead to the disqualification of a candidate without any recourse.

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