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Internal Auditor Job at PACE Uganda
PACE Uganda
Job Description
The Internal Auditor will provide independent and objective assurance to the PACE Audit Board on the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control systems within PACE Uganda. The role evaluates program and operational risks, strengthens accountability, and supports value-for-money and compliance with donor, regulatory, and organizational requirements. The auditor is expected to maintain a systematic and disciplined approach to improving processes while safeguarding organizational integrity.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Audit, Risk & Governance Frameworks: Design, implement, and strengthen internal audit, risk management, and whistleblowing frameworks to align with PACE governance standards, donor expectations, and emerging risks.
- Risk Assessment & Audit Planning: Lead annual and periodic risk assessments covering programmatic, financial, operational, and compliance risks, and develop a prioritized risk-based audit plan for approval by the PACE Audit Board.
- Risk-Based Audits: Plan and execute internal audits across PACE operations using risk-based methodologies, ensuring adequate testing, documentation, evidence gathering, and practical recommendations.
- SLA Delivery to PSI Uganda: Provide internal audit and advisory services to PSI Uganda in line with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs), ensuring quality, timeliness, and adherence to audit independence standards.
- Investigations & Whistleblower Management: Lead or coordinate investigations into whistleblower reports, fraud risks, and management concerns while ensuring confidentiality, objectivity, and appropriate escalation in collaboration with the PACE Audit Committee where necessary.
- Follow-up & Accountability Tracking: Maintain a tracking mechanism for audit recommendations and follow up with management to ensure timely implementation, escalating overdue or high-risk matters to the PACE Audit Board.
- Board Reporting & Insight Generation: Prepare and present audit and risk reports to the PACE Audit Board, highlighting systemic risks, control weaknesses, root causes, and effectiveness of mitigation measures.
- Advisory & Capacity Strengthening: Provide advisory support and targeted capacity building to management and implementing partners on internal controls, governance, and compliance while maintaining independence from operational decision-making.
- Compliance & Value-for-Money Assurance: Assess compliance with donor requirements, local regulations, and organizational policies while evaluating the efficiency, economy, and effectiveness of resource utilization.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Independence Safeguarding: Build constructive relationships with management and stakeholders to strengthen accountability and internal controls while upholding the independence, objectivity, and integrity of the internal audit function.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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Apply here: https://pace.qedhrm.com/careers/job?id=ODI4
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