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• Reviewing current audit plan and determine level of implementation –
  to identify areas that are outstanding so that they are included in the
  next annual plan.
• Reviewing the risk register and risk logs to identify critical high
  and medium risks to guide functions and processes for inclusion in the
  audit plan for the year
• Independently reviewing the risk management process to ensure it is
  adequate in identifying and putting in place measures to address all the
  risk for PPDA
• Identifying and developing the priority areas of the annual work
  plan, based on the frequency of occurrence; level of risk rating and level
  of impact on the Authority, so as to ensure that they are incorporated
  within the annual audit plan
• Categorising the activities in the annual plan in accordance with
  the key focus and core areas for internal audit to ensure that all
  fundamental aspects have been planned for review
• Inquiring from client departments to obtain views and challenges
  that could provide input to the planning process before preparation of the
  plan for audit committee consideration and approval
• Taking the lead in identifying audit findings / gaps within
  processes that may result in investigations
• Planning for resource allocation and utilisation

• Oversee the management and implementation of internal audits
  ensuring that they are managed and conducted in the most transparent
  manner and in accordance with the International Professional Practice
  Framework, international auditing standards, policies and procedures.
• Reviewing the audit plan with the audit team so as to agree detailed
  schedule of activities
• Developing the engagement letter and have a face to face with audit
  client at the start of the audit activity
• Reviewing the audit methodology – based on audit manual review- to
  determine that the approach is relevant, providing the Senior Internal
  Auditor with guidance to address any gaps especially in new emerging
  situations and best practice- adding value
• Reviewing the draft audit report and requesting for additional
  information as required
• Providing review notes to Senior Internal Auditor so that aspects
  identified in the report for improvement of the report are addressed
  before submission of the draft report
• Sharing audit findings with Management for their feedback and
  response before submission to the Audit and Risk committee
• Reviewing audit reports and ensuring that any gaps identified are
  addressed to maintain relevance and applicability.

• Scheduling, preparing and availing accurate and timely reports,
  minutes and other documents for Board Audit and Risk Committee meetings
• Regularly providing senior management and the Audit and Risk
  committee with an opinion on the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of
  the internal controls, risk management and governance processes in the
  Authority
• Acting as the secretary of the Audit and Risk Committee ensuring
  that all quarterly and annual Audit and Risk Committee reports are
  compiled and submitted to the full board
• On a quarterly basis ensuring that the internal audits are
  summarized and presented to the Audit and Risk Committee for review and
  discussion in order to determine areas of good performance and improvement
• Provide copies of internal audit quarterly and annual reports to the
  Internal Auditor General.

• Working with the Executive Director review audit recommendations as
  provided by the OAG so to incorporate within the authority recommendations
  / guidelines for implementation and provide a status report on level of
  implementation of OAG recommendation
• Preparing a follow up matrix that comprehensively articulates areas
  of action points and to the relevant directorate
• Working closely with directors to ensure that there is a clear line
  of accountability on specific and all recommended action points
• Monitoring the implementation of recommendations to high risk- high
  impact areas ensuring that these are addressed as to avoid significant
  impact on the authority
• Consolidating the status of audit action points that have
  implemented supporting management to remain focused and prioritise audit
  findings closure
• Receiving feedback from the user departments on the impact that
  internal audit recommendations have on the departments and their
  effectiveness for maintaining consistent user department performance and
  whether the recommendations are relevant and applicable in the work place.

• Communicating to the Internal Audit unit a clear and exciting vision
  for the work of PPDA and for the role of the department in advising
  /supporting the organisation
• Ensuring that each member of the team fully understands the outcomes
  that are expected of them and that they are aware of best practise in
  Internal Audit; ensuring that they behave in a way which will maintain
  good relationships with Management, Audit and Risk Committee, the Board
  and the PPDA staff
• Ensuring that work is planned and organised in a way which will meet
  the needs of PPDA in the most cost effective manner possible; ensuring
  that team members are given appropriate workloads and are working
  efficiently
• Supporting team members to enable them to give of their best e.g. by
  encouraging and praising good performance, coaching, assisting staff to
  prevent or resolve problems, providing resources, tools and equipment
• Monitoring and reviewing performance and, in particular, holding
  staff accountable for meeting standards of excellence and delivering any
  improvement goals which have been identified; taking decisive action in
  the case of poor performance
• Ensuring that staff are adequately trained and developed for their roles
  e.g. by analysing staff training needs, organising the delivery of
  training or coaching, coordinating the sharing of experience.

• The ideal candidate must hold an Honours degree in B.Com
  (Accounting), Business Administration or other business related field.
• Masters in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related
  fields
• Full professional qualification in ACCA, CPA,CIA or related field
• Membership to ACCA/ ICPAU/IIA
• Job related experience and knowledge:
• 5 years’ experience in an auditing role in the public sector with at
  least 3 years managing and leading a functional team at senior level
• Knowledge and experience with international accounting and auditing
  standards including IPSAS
• Good understanding of Uganda Tax Laws
• Ability to work with accounting software
• MS Office

• Auditing         
• Thoroughness/ Concern for Excellence
• Coaching       
• Result Orientation
• Communication
• Leadership
• Information Handling and Filing    
• Strategic Thinking
• Information Technology/ Computer Skills 
• Personal Integrity
• Planning and Organising Work       
• Development Orientation
• Presentation (large groups) 
• Team Management / Performance
• Problem Solving and Decision Making       
• Management
• Report Writing /Document Presentation
• Reliability
• Research/ Knowledge Management          
• Relationship Management  
• Analytical Skills         
• Capacity Building / Learning Design and Delivery           

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