POSITION: INTERNAL AUDITOR

Reports to: Managing Director

Duty Station: Head Office

Application Deadline: 28^th February, 2026

JOB PURPOSE

The Internal Auditor will add value and improve the logistics company’s operations by applying a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, compliance, and governance across transport, fleet, warehousing, procurement, finance, and operational processes.

• Plan, perform, and control the full internal audit cycle, covering operational efficiency, fleet and fuel management, financial reliability, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Develop risk-based internal audit plans aligned to logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, inventory, customs documentation, and vendor management.
• Conduct spot checks and participate in special investigations relating to losses, fraud, fuel variances, inventory shrinkage, asset misuse, or operational breaches.
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls over fleet operations, fuel consumption, maintenance costs, inventory movements, and revenue assurance.
• Examine and ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, authority limits, and applicable laws and regulations governing logistics and transport operations.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely audit reports highlighting findings, risks, root causes, and practical recommendations for process improvement and cost savings.
• Provide independent and objective advisory services to management on risk exposure, control gaps, compliance issues, and operational improvements.
• Identify control weaknesses, operational loopholes, and inefficiencies, and recommend corrective actions and risk mitigation measures.
• Maintain open and effective communication with management and, where applicable, the audit committee.
• Conduct follow-up audits to assess the implementation and effectiveness of agreed management actions.
• Review accounting and operational policies to ensure adequacy, consistency, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Continuously update knowledge on logistics industry regulations, best practices, auditing tools, and performance standards.

EFFECTIVE AREAS(KPI’s)

• Effective execution of the full audit cycle across logistics and financial operations.
• Quality and timeliness of risk-based audit plans and reports.
• Identification and resolution of key operational, financial, and compliance risks.
• Accuracy and depth of analysis of accounting and operational data.
• Successful follow-up and closure of audit findings.

 

Educational & Experience

· Member ofACCA or CPA.

· Honours Degree in Accounting or Finance.

· Proven working experience as an Internal Auditor in a reputable organization, preferably within logistics, transport, or supply chain environments.

· Strong computer skills in MS Office, accounting systems, ERP systems, and databases.

Professional Attributes

• Ability to analyze and interpret large volumes of financial and operational data.

• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, internal controls, laws, and regulatory requirements.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.

• High level of independence, objectivity, and professional judgement.

• High integrity and ethical conduct

• Strong commitment and reliability

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Leadership and influence skills

• Detail-oriented with a results-driven mindset

How to Apply

Interested and qualified employees should submit:

• An application letter.
• An updated CV.
• Updated academic documents.
• Copy of certified certificates.

Applications should be submitted to the HR’s email, recruiting@dtlogistics.co.ug