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Entebbe, Uganda

Full-time

Deadline: 

8 Dec 2023

Uganda Airlines is Uganda’s Flagship national passenger and cargo carrier. Airline provides scheduled Air transportation in East Africa and near International Markets and plans to expand its network to Southern Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East.

Senior Internal Auditor job at Uganda Airlines

Uganda Airlines

Contribute to Internal Audit management strategy to develop, sustain, and continuously enhance the image and perceived value of Internal Audit.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to Internal Audit management strategy to develop, sustain, and continuously enhance the image and perceived value of Internal Audit.

  • Provide input to the annual audit plan as well as the long-term coverage plan.

  • Supervise all assurance engagements relating to financial processes, commercial operations, and Information systems.

  • Prepare audit planning memoranda, risk assessments and control analysis, process documentation, audit programs, and other relevant working papers for all assignments undertaken.

  • Assist with the execution of financial, operational, or other audits and special projects as required.

  • Keep Internal Audit Management informed of the status of audits in progress and any potential problems or significant audit findings as they arise.

  • Prepare a list of audit issues throughout the audit and constructively discuss with the respective line manager to validate each issue.

  • Identify and profile various risks inherent in specific audit assignments, discuss them with the respective line managers, and jointly agree on actions to be implemented for risk mitigation.

  • Identify opportunities to add value through improved business efficiencies and effectiveness.

  • Provide written documentation of all audit issues to the line manager during interim status meetings and closing meetings.

  • Follow up audit recommendations to ensure timely implementation and action to mitigate identified risks.

  • Prepare a draft of the audit report and send it to the line manager to document their action plan to address each issue.

  • Constructively work with the line manager to identify areas for improvement, collectively agree upon appropriate corrective actions, and monitor progress.

  • Assist the Manager Internal Audit with developing strategies to improve internal controls and minimize risk.

  • Perform other department duties related to the position as directed by the Head of the department.

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Qualifications:

  • An Honours Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance, or a closely related and relevant field, from a recognized University.

  • Full Accountancy professional qualification, such as ACCA, CPA, or CIMA is mandatory. CIA/CFE/CISA is an added advantage.

  • Must be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU)

  • Working experience of 4 years; at least 3 of which must be in an Internal Audit role in a large and reputable public or private sector organization.

  • Excellent knowledge of the standards of the International Professional Practices Framework as issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors is essential.

  • Proficiency in the application of Audit-related Software and MS Office packages and related packages is essential.

  • Knowledge of any aviation accounting/audit Software system shall be an added advantage.

  • Experience in working with airlines, as well as with other regional and international public, or private sector organizations shall be an added advantage.


Relevant Competencies

  • High level of maturity, ethics, and integrity with a clean track record

  • Results-oriented.

  • Proven presentation and reporting abilities.

  • Analytical, accuracy, and judgmental skills.

  • Project management and networking skills.

  • Strong IT and computer proficiency skills.

  • A confident, independent, articulate, and reliable personality.

  • A team player with and ability to interact with all levels within the company.

  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and for long hours

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