Deputy Chief Internal Auditor

Job Description

Makerere University is hiring a Deputy Chief Internal Auditor to 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.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• 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 skill
• Age: Below 55 years

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