2 Specialist Trainee – Geology Job Opportunities – Office of the Auditor General (OAG)

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Job Title:  Specialist Trainee – Geology (2 Job Opportunities)

Organisation: Office of the Auditor General (OAG)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Job Reference: ADM/56/136/01 Vol.7 [07/22]

 

About US:

The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) is the supreme Audit Institution (SAI) of Uganda mandated under Article 163 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda to audit and report on the Public Accounts of Uganda and of all public offices, including the Courts, the Central and Local Government Administrations, Universities and Public Institutions of like nature and any Public Corporations or other bodies or organizations established by an Act of Parliament. The Constitutional mandate of the OAG is amplified by the National Audit Act, 2008 which has among other things enhanced the financial and operational independence of the Auditor General.

 

Job Summary: Conduct Specialized Audits on public sector organizations’ processes, procedures and systems to evaluate cost effectiveness, risk management, governance and internal controls, to establish Value For Money and public accountability and responsiveness to service delivery so as to ensure adherence to government policies and procedures, national laws and standards to meet organizational strategic objectives and national governance standards.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Audit Planning and Execution

  • Assess and evaluate audit risks associated with the subject matter under audit
  • Undertake risk assessment, analysis and propose mitigation measures through an understanding of the entity and its environment.
  • Participate in the development of audit programs, strategies and approaches for all assigned audits.
  • Prepare audit files with all required documentation.
  • Prepare lead schedules and determine subject matter materiality for all assigned audits.
  • Assess and evaluate the licensing process as applied in the extractive industries in Uganda
  • Undertake field inspections in the extractive industries in Uganda.
  • Participate in the review of the statements of expenditure for the licensed extractive companies and prepare reports in accordance with contractual framework and international standards
  • Undertake the development of tools to be applied in the audit of the extractive industries in Uganda.
  • Participate in the review of compliance with agreements in the extractive industries in Uganda.

Carry out Audit Verifications

  • Obtain sufficient and reliable information through inspection, observation, inquiries, and confirmation to provide a reasonable basis for conclusions and recommendations made regarding the subject matter or organisation under examination.
  • Perform audit procedures on the subject matter in regard to; expenditure, procurement, and revenue flows, and any other aspects as may be determined during risk assessment.
  • Carry out audit verification of management responses and prepare verification reports.

Prepare Audit reports

  • Prepare draft audit findings, conclusions and recommendations for the audits carried out.
  • Prepare draft reports that meet the requirements of the OAG and International Standards.

Participate in Entry and Exit Meetings

  • Attend entry and exit meetings for the audit assignments carried out.
  • Document management responses, resolutions and minutes of the entry and exit meetings.

Participate in Office Activities

  • Participate in the internal risk assessments process in the organisation.
  • Provide industrial technical advice to the OAG and any other technical updates

 

Key Performance Indicators:

  • Audit evidence files.
  • Timely draft reports.
  • Draft verification reports.
  • Minutes of entry and exit meetings.


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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The ideal applicants should be Ugandans aged 35 years and below, holding a Bachelors (Hons.) degree in Geology or other Geosciences discipline from a recognized University/Institution.
  • At least three years working experience in Extractive Industries.
  • Local legislation and regulatory framework governing the OAG
  • Knowledge of the extractive Industry in Uganda
  • Definitions in professional standards, codes, legislation guides and regulations
  • Principles of transparency and accountability
  • Digital Literacy skills
  • Integrity
  • Effective Communication skills
  • Independent
  • Linguistic Analytical Ability
  • Professional
  • Problem Solving Analytical Ability
  • Energetic
  • Logical Analytical Ability
  • Perseverance
  • Confidentiality
  • Team Player

 

How to Apply:

Applications must be accompanied by:

  • Detailed typed curriculum vitae which clearly supports the competencies required above.
  • Copies of academic qualifications, professional training certificates and proof of employment history.
  • Names of three (3) referees and their contacts.
  • A recent passport size photograph attached to the application form.
  • Applications must be made in triplicate and submitted with on OAG application form, Download Here.
  • Applications received shall be acknowledged by the Office.

 

Applications must be addressed to:

The Auditor General

Office of the Auditor General

Audit House, Plot 2C, Apollo Kaggwa Road

P.O. Box 7083,

KAMPALA. Uganda

 

Deadline: 19th December 2022

 

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