Head of Department of Internal Audit and Risk job at Posta Uganda | Apply Now

Design and implement internal audit policies, procedures, plans, programs in line with Posta Uganda objectives and strategic plan;

Develop and review the internal audit charter and ensure that it clearly establishes appropriate reporting lines that facilitate engagement with the leadership team, the Board and other stakeholders;

Objectively assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance and management of risks, giving evidence-based opinions on all aspects of governance, risk management and internal controls;

Lead Internal Audit’s annual risk assessment and planning process to develop annual risk-based audit plan and monitor its implementation and compliance to appropriate standards and methodologies as per the Authority objectives;

Champion best practice in governance and guide on responses to emerging risks and proposed developments;

Review and disseminate quarterly reports to Senior Management and the Board ensuring that the reports are clear, concise, identify root causes with practical recommendations and ultimately provide value to the Company;

Lead the internal audit team in conducting on spot and special Internal Audit assignments.

Ensure that internal audit’s work is risk-based and aligned to the organization’s strategic objectives and provide support to the external audit and any other special audits;

Assess implementation of audit recommendations both internal and external; Review and update the corporate risk register.

Contribute to the development of the overall strategy of the company

Develop capacity building strategies and develop a team of high performing Internal Audit staff who possess outstanding knowledge, experience, ethics and integrity.

Oversee routine and ad hoc operations of the internal audit function and ensure efficient and effective management of the department resources.