a) Shall be responsible to the Accounting Officer and Audit Committee of Council. b) Shall be responsible for ensuring that the School’s internal controls, risk management and governance processes are effective and are operating in accordance with the law.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide professional and technical advice to management and other stakeholders on Internal Audit matters;
2. Develop, implement and provide oversight over internal audit methods and procedures; 3. Maintain a comprehensive internal audit plan and system of controls to help provide quality assurance within applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures;
4. Examine financial transactions for accuracy and compliance with institutional policies and applicable laws and regulations;
5. Review the internal control framework within the School;
6. Identify, assess and evaluate the University risk management processes, plans and monitoring mechanisms;
7. Oversee the utilization, accountability and reporting over School resources;
8. Supervise the implementation of the Scholl Audit Charter and other policies and regulations on auditing;
9. Represent the Internal Audit Directorate in strategic for a within MUBS and beyond; 10. Provide Secretariat services to the Audit Committee of Council;
11. Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Accounting Officer or Audit Committee of Council.
DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES:
1. Innovative and self-driven with proven leadership and management skills.
2. Excellent relationship management and communication skills.
3. Strategic planning skills; 4. A high level of maturity and integrity. 5. Should be result-oriented and attentive to detail. 6. Ability to plan, execute and monitor departmental plans. 7. Ability to build, lead and work with teams; 8. Analytical and reporting skills. 9. High level of computer literacy, with experience in the use of relevant packages. 10. Ability to delegate. 11. Ability to write timely reports.
12. Ability to work long hours. PERSON SPECIFICATION:
1. An Honors Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Business Administration or related field with specialization in Auditing from a reputable institution.
2. A Masters Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration from a reputable institution. 3. Professional Certificate in Auditing/Accounting (ACCA, CPA and CIA).
4. Fifteen (15) years of relevant working experience three (3) of which must have been served at Senior Management level (equivalent to PU5 or higher in the Public Service scale, or its equivalent in other reputable organizations).
5. Contribution to community.
6. A valid Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) from Uganda Revenue Authority.
7. Must be a citizen of Uganda aged below 55 years at the time of application. TENURE OF APPOINTMENT: The appointment shall be for a term of five (5) years, renewable once upon satisfactory performance and institutional requirements, in accordance with the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, Cap. 262 and the policies and regulations of MUBS