Senior Officer Internal Audit

Kampala, Central Region
Permanent
Full-time

12 hours ago

JOB DETAILS:EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTThe Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) is established under the PPDA Act Cap 205 to develop standards and regulate procurement and disposal practices in respect of all Procuring and Disposing Entities which include Central Government Ministries and Departments, Local Governments, State Enterprises, Constitutional and Statutory Bodies and post primary training institutions.The PPDA is seeking to recruit a qualified, competent and highly motivated Ugandan to fill the position of Senior Officer Internal Audit.1: SENIOR OFFICER INTERNAL AUDIT (1)REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR INTERNAL AUDIT AND RISKDEPARTMENT: INTERNAL AUDIT AND RISKDEPARTMENT HEAD: DIRECTOR INTERNAL AUDIT AND RISKJOB PURPOSETo perform assurance and consulting engagement by evaluating the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls and governance processes to provide reasonable assurance that the Authority will be able to achieve its mission and objectives.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the development of the annual operation audit plan in line with the Strategic Plan.
Review and closely monitor implementation of Strategic Plan Objectives and Initiatives.
Participate in the formulation of policies and procedures that support the internal audit function's independence, objectivity, proficiency, and due professional care.
Plan and conduct quality internal audits across all Departments in line with the Audit Plan.
Make audit recommendations from audit evidence gathered during the audit assignments for the attention of the Board and resolution by Management.
Assess effectiveness of risk management, internal controls and governance processes to provide management and the Board with comprehensive information for decision-making.
Conduct follow-up activities on audit recommendations and ARC/Board audit related decisions
Undertake any other assignments as may be directed from time to time.

Requirements3.3 Person Specificationsa) Education

An Honours Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Accounting; or Business Administration (Accounting option); or Commerce (Accounting option) OR Full professional qualification in Accountancy obtained from a recognized University/Institution;
Professional qualification in Accounting or Auditing such as ACCA, CPA, CIA, CAE or related Professional Body.

b) Experience

A minimum of four years working experience as Internal Auditor or Internal Audit Officer in Government organization or a reputable organization

c) Skills & Competencies

Problem Solving and Decision-Making skills
Numeric, analytical and record keeping Skills
Communication and interpersonal skills.
Report writing and presentation skills
Information Technology/ Computer Skills
Ability to work with accounting or auditing software
Ability to work under reasonable pressure

BenefitsCONDITIONS OF SERVICE:Full time employee on a 5-year renewable contract subject to satisfactory performance and an attractive salary package

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