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• Examination and evaluation of financial and
  operational information
• Examines books of accounts on a
  continuous basis to ascertain accuracy, completeness and reliability
• Conducts periodic verification of
  assets and liabilities
• Checks the validity of entries on
  the pay roll for compliance with statutory requirements
• Checks correctness and accuracy of
  stock taking reports
• Keenly reviews bank reconciliation
  statements for identification of inconsistencies
• Makes sure that an Internal Audit Manual is
  in place and that the annual audit programmes comply with it
• Regularly examine the efficiency and
  effectiveness of the system of internal controls – both financial and
  non-financial.
• Keenly examine compliance of the Authority’s
  operations with the laws of Uganda, requirements of regulatory bodies and
  relevant international requirements.
• Keenly monitor adherence to quality systems
  as laid down in the operational manuals of the Authority.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management
  framework including policies, procedures and the risk register to
  effectively identify risk, analyse and mitigate it in accordance with the
  Authority’s guidelines.
• Prepare annual internal audit schedules/plans
  for approval by the Board.
• Prepare and submit regular internal audit
  reports to the Board on a timely basis.
• Bring to the attention of management any
  anomalies or violations of the established and agreed procedures and
  guidelines.
• Design and implement an investigative
  framework to follow up cases of fraud, misappropriation or irregularity
  reported at different implementation levels and recommend ways of
  preventing any recurrence.
• Work closely with the Finance function and
  the External Auditors with a view to agreeing to a work program for statutory
  external audit and following up implementation of the External Auditor’s
  recommendations.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned
  from time to time by the Board

• The ideal candidate for the National Identification
  and Registration Authority (NIRA) Head of Internal Audit career vacancy
  should hold an Honours degree from a recognised University.
• Full membership of CIA, ACCA, CPA, CA or CIMA
  is an essential requirement.
• Possession of a post graduate qualification
  in a relevant field is an added advantage.
• At least ten years’ experience in auditing
  gained while working with a reputable audit firm, public institution or
  reputable commercial enterprise five (5) of which must have been acquired
  at a senior level.
• Broad working knowledge of relevant laws that
  govern public finances in Uganda.
• Working knowledge of risk based internal
  auditing methodology.
• Hands-on knowledge of auditing computer aided
  applications.
• Excellent auditing and forensic investigation
  skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving
  skills.
• Proven ability to work on own initiative as
  well as supervision of a team.
• High level of integrity, independence,
  honesty, confidentiality, diligence and reliability.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills,
  excellent report writing skills.
• Knowledgeable about best practice standards
  such as IFRS, TQM, ISA.

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