Job Purpose
The role holder will be responsible for planning and executing internal audits, and for providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services that strengthen governance, risk management, and internal control processes across the University. The role ensures compliance, promotes operational efficiency, and enhances accountability in all institutional activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Risk Management and Internal Control
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls across all academic and administrative departments.
- Identify process weaknesses and recommend improvements to mitigate financial, operational and reputational risks
- Monitor the implementation and corrective actions for identified processes and control weaknesses
- Financial and Operational Audits
- Develop and execute internal audit plans that provide assurance over key financial and operational processes, including payroll, procurement, revenue streams, and asset management.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, reliability of financial reporting, and operational efficiency across critical university functions, including Admissions, Examinations, HR, and ICT.
- Compliance and Governance
- Provide assurance on the University’s compliance with applicable laws, regulations, internal governance frameworks, other statutory obligations guidelines.
- Review adherence to institutional policies, procedures, and strategic priorities, and identify areas of non-compliance with recommended corrective actions.
- Support the effectiveness of governance structures by coordinating Audit Committee activities, including preparation of agendas, reports, and minutes, and tracking implementation of agreed actions.
- Forensic and Investigative Audit
- Conduct independent investigations into suspected fraud, financial irregularities, or policy violations, as authorized by the University Audit Committee or in line with approved audit plans.
- Prepare objective evidence-based reports
- Reporting & Stakeholder Management
- Prepare and present quarterly audit reports to the University Council Audit Committee
- Liaise with external auditors to facilitate the annual external audit process and ensure smooth handover of working papers.
Person Specifications
We a looking for a professionally qualified auditor (CPA/ACCA, with CIA as an added advantage) and a degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of five years’ experience in internal audit, external audit, or risk management, similarly regulated and fast paced environments.
The role requires strong knowledge of risk-based auditing, internal controls, and applicable Ugandan regulatory frameworks, as well as familiarity with international internal audit standards. The candidate should demonstrate strong analytical capability, sound judgment, and the ability to provide independent assurance on governance, compliance, and financial management processes within a complex institutional setting.
