United Bank for Africa (UBA) is one of Africa’s leading financial institutions, with operations
in twenty (20) countries and four (4) global financial centers: London, Paris, New York and
Dubai. UBA has evolved into a Pan-African, provider of banking and related financial
services through diverse channels globally.
United Bank for Africa Uganda represents UBA’s pioneer country activities in the East and
Southern African sub-region. With a growing network of branches and ATMs across the
country, the bank continues to expand the retail and commercial playing field in Uganda
by delivering unique financial products and solutions. The bank is seeking to recruit the
following highly motivated, competent, result oriented and dynamic professionals for the
following positions;

JOB TITLE: INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICER
DEPARTMENT/ UNIT: AUDIT
REPORTS TO: CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR
JOB OBJECTIVE(S)
To review and assess controls of policies, safeguard the Bank’s assets, ensure the
completeness and accuracy of transaction records; and prevent/detect incidences of
related frauds and irregularities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in the implementation of the Bank’s internal audit strategy in line with the
Bank’s overall strategy by executing the assigned department activities.
Conduct internal audits across the bank (Business, service, Head offices and the Branch
Network including external customers/vendors) and follow up on closure of audit
expectations with Department heads or relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance to
internal and external policies.
Maintain audit issues tracker and follow up with auditees on closure status
Preparation of Group reports and handling other ad hoc requests
Review Central Bank Regulatory reports prior to submission to the Regulator
Work with the external auditors, Group Auditors and regulatory examiners, and provide
required assistance in their conduct of regulatory and statutory review/examination of the
Bank’s business and operational transactions and activities.
Carry out investigations on fraud and forgeries, and any other as may be assigned.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Timeliness and quality of Audit reports across the Bank (Head Office, Business & Service
office and the Branch network reports) with timely resolution of audit issues.
Effectiveness at follow up to ensure that audit exceptions are regularized within advised
time frame.
100% compliance to Internal and External Policies by staff and other external stakeholders
like vendors.
High External Audit rating/index of all the Bank’s business and operational transactions and
activities.
Timely submission of quality and prompt investigation

KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Education:
o First degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance or related discipline.
o Minimum Professional qualification of CPA or ACCA (with at least a paper
passed) is a MUST.
Experience:
o A minimum of one (1) Year in banking operations, compliance, Risk
Management or Internal Audit.
Knowledge:
o Data Gathering and Analysis.
o Regulatory compliance.
o Industry Knowledge.
o Banking operation.
o Product / Service Knowledge.
o Business Risk Management.
o Credit Analysis.
o Accounting and Tax.
Skill/Competencies:
o Teaming.
o Decision Making.
o Facilitation / Knowledge sharing.
o Professionalism / interpersonal Relationship.
o Communication.
o Problem Solving.