Director Internal Auditor Employment Opportunity – Makerere University

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Job Title:       Director Internal Auditor
Organization: Makerere
University
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Audit Committee
of Council
About MUK:
Makerere University is the oldest and premier University in Uganda
which strives to becoming the leading institution for academic excellence and
innovations in Africa.
Job Summary: The Director
Internal Audit will be responsible for the overall internal audit function. The
incumbent gives overall direction to the Directorate, establishes/implements
audit planning processes, provides auditing policies and procedures, provides
overall leadership to the Internal Audit Directorate, coordinates audit work
with external auditors, and establishes an audit quality assurance programme.
The Director also provides Secretariat to the Audit Committee of Council. The
Director Internal Audit shall be responsible to the Audit Committee of Council
for the functional controls of audit activities.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • The jobholder will develop, implement and
    provide oversight of internal audit methods and procedures, thus maintain
    a comprehensive internal audit plan and system of controls to help provide
    assurance that applicable laws, regulations and University policies and
    procedures are complied with judiciously
  • The incumbent will examine financial
    transactions for accuracy and compliance with institutional policies and
    applicable laws and regulations
  • Evaluate financial and operational
    procedures to ensure adequate internal controls are present
  • Identify, assess and evaluate the
    University risk areas: make appropriate recommendations for improved
    internal controls and accounting procedures, and ensure adoption of
    industry best practices where appropriate
  • Fulfill the objectives of internal audit;
    thus assist the members of Makerere University Management in the effective
    discharge of their responsibilities. His/her will furnish them with
    analyses, recommendations, counsel and information concerning the
    activities reviewed.
  • The incumbent will utilize the internal
    Audit resources to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the internal
    audit activity function;
  • The jobholder will maintain appropriate
    auditing standards;
  • Perform any other duties related to audit
    as may be assigned from time to time by the Vice Chancellor and Audit
    Committee of Council.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate must hold an Honours
    Bachelor’s Degree in a business related discipline from a recognized
    Institution
  • Possession of a Master’s degree in
    Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a Business related field
  • Professional certification in audit
    related disciplines such as ACCA, CPA and CIA
  • At least ten years of working experience,
    five (5) of which must be at Senior Level from a reputable Organization.
  • Excellent analytical ability
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Very good tactical and strategic planning
    skills
  • Age Limit: Below 55 years
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates for this managerial vacancy should
send applications accompanied by Curriculum Vitae, Certificates and Transcripts
(3 copies each set), giving full details of applicants’ academic
qualifications, work experience, present salary and names of three Referees
plus their postal addresses. The applicants should make sure that at least two
Referees have forwarded references concerning their applications. The
applications should be delivered to the Directorate of Human Resources,
Employment Division Office, Room 409, Top Floor, Main Building, Makerere
University Main Campus, and addressed to:
The Secretary, Appointments Board,
Makerere University,
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 20th April, 2017 by
5.00 pm local time.
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