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Job Title:  Internal Audit Manager

Organization:  Capital Markets Authority (CMA)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory body, established in 1996 by the Capital Markets Authority Act (Cap 84) as amended, to promote, develop and regulate the capital markets industry. CMA is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. The work of the CMA is also governed by the Securities Central Depositories Act, 2009 and the Collective Investment Schemes Act, 2003.

Job Summary:   The Internal Audit Manager will lead the internal audit unit and provide independent and objective assurance services to the Board and Chief Executive Officer regarding the management of resources, risks and operations of the Authority.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initiate, develop and implement internal audit policies, plans and The Director Human Resources & Administration programs
• Develop annual Internal Audit Plans and programs using a risk-based approach in conjunction with Senior Management, and for approval by the ARMC annually. Monitor the internal control environment of the Authority.
• Ensure the audit process is utilized in identifying control weaknesses and developing recommendations within all divisions and operations of the Organization.
• Coordinate external audits and monitor implementation of recommendations.
• Communicate findings with Heads of function in a timely manner, and obtain agreement on root cause of issues, and commitment to implement recommendations.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting option) or Business Administration (Accounting option) or Business Studies from a recognized University. (Accounting option) from a recognized University.
• Must be a member of ICPAU
• Membership to the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) an added advantage
• Master’s degree in commerce, business or public administration, finance, or accounting from a recognized Institution is an added advantage.
• At least five (5) years of post-qualification work experience as an internal auditor or compliance officer. At least three years’ experience in supervising and leading a team(s) in any of the above areas.
• Knowledge of non-bank financial sector operations and risk based auditing is desirable.

How to Apply:

All candidates should please send your application (in standard file types, namely Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) in a single attachment, that should not exceed 10MB) together with a recent CV (with information on 3 referees) and copies of Academic Transcripts and/or Certificates to: careers@cmauganda.co.ug

In your application, please indicate the function you are interested in.

Note: While we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 10^th November 2023 by 4:00pm

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