Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor_
Organisation: Uganda National Airlines Company Limited
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
About US:
Uganda Airlines is the flag carrier of Uganda. The company is a revival of the older Uganda Airlines which operated from 1977 until 2001. It began flying in August 2019.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Actively contribute to Internal Audit management strategy to develop, sustain, and continuously enhance the image and perceived value of Internal Audit.
- Provide input to the annual audit plan as well as the long-term coverage plan.
- Supervise all assurance engagements relating to financial processes, commercial operations, and Information systems.
- Prepare audit planning memoranda, risk assessments and control analysis, process documentation, audit programs, and other relevant working papers for all assignments undertaken.
- Assist with the execution of financial, operational, or other audits and special projects as required.
- Keep Internal Audit Management informed of the status of audits in progress and any potential problems or significant audit findings as they arise.
- Prepare a list of audit issues throughout the audit and constructively discuss with the respective line manager to validate each issue.
- Identify and profile various risks inherent in specific audit assignments, discuss them with the respective line managers, and jointly agree on actions to be implemented for risk mitigation.
- Identify opportunities to add value through improved business efficiencies and effectiveness.
- Provide written documentation of all audit issues to the line manager during interim status meetings and closing meetings.
- Follow up audit recommendations to ensure timely implementation and action to mitigate identified risks.
- Prepare a draft of the audit report and send it to the line manager to document their action plan to address each issue.
- Constructively work with the line manager to identify areas for improvement, collectively agree upon appropriate corrective actions, and monitor progress.
- Assist the Manager Internal Audit with developing strategies to improve internal controls and minimize risk.
- Perform other department duties related to the position as directed by the Head of the department.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold an Honours Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance, or a closely related and relevant field, from a recognized University.
- Full Accountancy professional qualification, such as ACCA, CPA, or CIMA is mandatory. CIA/CFE/CISA is an added advantage.
- Must be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU)
- Working experience of 4 years; at least 3 of which must be in an Internal Audit role in a large and reputable public or private sector organization.
- Excellent knowledge of the standards of the International Professional Practices Framework as issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors is essential.
- Proficiency in the application of Audit-related Software and MS Office packages and related packages is essential.
- Knowledge of any aviation accounting/audit Software system shall be an added advantage.
- Experience in working with airlines, as well as with other regional and international public, or private sector organizations shall be an added advantage.
- High level of maturity, ethics, and integrity with a clean track record
- Results-oriented.
- Proven presentation and reporting abilities.
- Analytical, accuracy, and judgmental skills.
- Project management and networking skills.
- Strong IT and computer proficiency skills.
- A confident, independent, articulate, and reliable personality.
- A team player with and ability to interact with all levels within the company.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and for long hours
How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to join Uganda Airlines in this capacity should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 8th December 2023
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