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Senior IT Advisor job at Grant Thornton | Apply Now
Are you looking for Information Technology jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Senior IT Advisor job at Grant Thornton
About the Organisation
Grant Thornton is a globally respected professional services network committed to helping dynamic organizations unlock their potential for growth through tailored audit, tax, advisory, and outsourcing solutions. With a mission to make business more personal and build trust in every result, the firm has earned recognition for its integrity, agility, and quality of service, making it a trusted advisor to clients ranging from large corporations to growing businesses.
Grant Thornton fosters an inclusive, high-performance work culture that emphasizes continuous learning, diversity, and employee well-being, offering flexible work arrangements and meaningful career development opportunities. With a legacy dating back over a century, the firm has evolved through innovation and client-centric strategies, embracing digital transformation and sustainability as pillars of its business model. Operating in more than 130 countries, including a strong presence in Africa, Grant Thornton combines global expertise with local insights to deliver exceptional value.
Guided by core values such as collaboration, leadership, responsibility, and excellence, the firm also prioritizes corporate social responsibility through community engagement, education initiatives, and environmental stewardship. For more information, visit www.grantthornton.global.
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Senior IT Advisor job at Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton
Job Description
Job Title: Senior IT Advisor
Organisation: Grant Thornton
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reporting to the IT Advisory Manager/Director, the individual will be responsible for planning engagements, supervising staff, and executing IT Risk Advisory, IT Risk Management, Application Controls Securing Assessments, ERP Functional and Securing & Controls, Embedded Risk Management, and other IT Audit projects as needed.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Managing the delivery of timely engagement results and high-quality deliverables in accordance with professional and industry standards.
Hands-on delivery and execution of project tasks for complex technology environments
Presentation and communication of project status and risk-based observations and proposed solutions to client’s senior management
Developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and identifying technological and operational risk mitigating opportunities as a first choice advisor
Supporting, training, and mentoring staff level personnel and coordinating with client resources as needed
Establishing performance expectations for staff level personnel and providing performance feedback
Specific:
Developing and managing the execution of IT Risk Assessment in conjunction with the implementation of Enterprise Risk Management governance structures/programs and the development of client annual audit plans
Planning and managing the execution and delivery of client’s risk-based IT audit plans, which must include IT general control systems, IT application control reviews, IT infrastructure reviews, IT operational process reviews, IT governance & strategy design assessments, and SOX compliance related activities
Leading the execution of highly specialized reviews such as data integrity, information security and assessment, technical compliance reviews, etc.
Developing leading practice IT Integrated Internal Audit Methodologies, for internal use and client service delivery
Identifying and assessing business / operational processes, IT risks, and internal controls to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of the overall control environment
Developing and leading ERP (e.g., SAP BI, SAP ECC, Nano, PeopleSoft, Oracle, Microsoft Navision, Finacle) advisory and assurance related activities, which may include business process improvement, Security risk & controls review, SOD analysis, SOD conflict management design, and application security assessments
Experience or knowledgeable of practices related to delivering data protection, breach management and regulatory privacy assessments
Experience of knowledge of practices related to delivering NIST based information security reviews based on the clients implementation of frameworks such as, NIST 800.53% and NIST 800.71
Business development:
Advising once leadership on the development and execution of the IT Risk service line growth program and overall go-to market strategy
Identifying opportunities within current engagements to expand the scope of services rendered and the ability to be market facing to identify and potentially pursue new client prospects
Participating in professional organizations and developing leading practice point of view of relevant IT Risk related topics for internal marketing and external organizational branding
Integrated Audits:
Partnering with financial audit teams to effectively integrate and coordinate appropriate IT General controls testing procedures in accordance with ISA 240 and ISA 315
Partnering with management to develop and validate draft IT audit reports and establish practical corrective action plans in response to technology and operational risks / observations
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COMMERCIAL
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INDUSTRIAL
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RESIDENTIAL
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
5+Years of Experience in advisory/consultancy space
Behaviors Degree in IT/B: Tech Computer Science
CRSA (mandatory requirement)
CEN (added advantage)
Knowledge area requirements:
Individual project assignments will be performed under the R&S leadership. Working knowledge of industry standards and governance frameworks (e.g., COBITS, etc.), strong analytical abilities, and exceptional project management skills are key to success in this unique and challenging position.
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities and be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Understanding of control concepts/frameworks (e.g., COBIT V/S, NIST 800.53, COSO, ISO/IEC 27001 etc.)
Experience/knowledge of auditing IT processes and controls, including forwarding and risk identification
Through understanding of complex information systems, emerging IT trend/level practices and proven ability to apply in diverse and continuously evolving client/congress environments
Knowledge of frameworks such as CMO and Sorbanes-Oxley Jet provisions and prior implementation of cost-effective approaches for achieving IT compliance
Polished and professional interviews/negotiated with unsatisfied curiosity
Excellent presentation, speaking and written communication skill with ability to lead meeting/audited/report generation
Experience education/training clients or internal employees on IT SOX requirements
Ability to work independently and in a team environment with superior interpersonal and collaboration skills
Advanced project management and problem solving capabilities
Strong analytical, strategic thinking and tactical audit execution skills
Strong work ethic with self-accountability for high-quality results
Willingness to openly challenge the status quo and drive positive process/control/technology improvements
Positive attitude and perseverance in the face of challenges and/or changing circumstances
Innate leadership skills with an emphasis on optimizing individual and team productivity/contributions
Keen instincts and opportunistic business sense capable of proactively identifying/preventing possible problems
High-energy self-tacitor capable of completing a diverse workload within strict timelines
Absolute discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive information
Highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity
How to Apply
All suitably qualified candidates should apply through by sending CVs ONLY to recruitment@ug.gt.com
Deadline: 3rd July 2025
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
