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Job Title:     Audit Manager  

Organisation: NCBA Bank Uganda Limited

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Head, Internal Audit

About US:

NCBA Bank Uganda Limited, is a commercial bank in Uganda. It is one of the commercial banks licensed by the Bank of Uganda, the country’s central bank and national banking regulator.

Job Summary:  The Audit Manager will plan and lead allocated audit assignments, in conjunction with the Head of Audit, with a view to ensure compliance with bank policies, guidelines, and statutory requirements. Conduct audit activities involve analysing risks, recommending process and control improvements, and providing reports summarising audit activity to relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate controls are in place to maximize earnings and return on Bank assets within acceptable levels of risk.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Audit Management & Execution 35%

• Develop, in liaison with the Head of Audit, appropriate audit tests and evaluation programs aimed at achieving the desired objectives in assigned audit areas.
• Lead audits of specific target areas identified from the overall risk assessment in consultation with the Head of Audit to ensure quality audit approach, achievement of set audit objectives and completion within agreed schedule.
• Draft, in concurrence with the Head of Audit, suitable audit reports on key control weaknesses, non-compliance with procedures and management policies and regulatory requirements, among others, on the areas audited.
• Develop audit work programs for new assignments and improve existing working papers based on changing risks, regulatory environment and industry.
• Create work papers to ensure quality and consistent audits.
• Liaise with departmental heads to ensure audit findings and recommendations are accepted and implemented
• Support in follow up and disposal of cleared audit issues logged from previous audits.
• Guide/undertake consulting activities, as may be requested, in accordance with professional standards and provide sound advice on policies, procedures, risks and controls.
• Provide advice and effective challenge to internal stakeholders regarding the implications on control environment on business strategy and operating environment.
• Undertake to assist in investigation of cases of internal and external fraud, as requested.

General responsibilities 20%

• Collaborate with other lines of defence to provide integrated assurance.
• Review procedures, processes and records to ensure they are in line with the Bank objectives and appraise policies and plans of activities, departments and functions under audit review.
• Manage and align assignment resources, efforts and goals; identify and remove barriers in order to achieve optimal results.
• Provide oversight over audit assignments and plans, schedule and review of work-papers and draft reports from audit team members.
• Liaise with external auditors and other regulatory monitoring agencies and implement recommendations to improve controls, promote growth and ensure compliance with the law, financial legislation and regulatory framework.

Audit Planning 15%

• Participate and contribute in the risk assessment process for target audit areas and document results, as guided by the Head of Audit.
• Plan, scope and budget individual audit assignments in consultation with the Head of Audit to ensure completion within agreed schedule, ensuring all risks in the assigned auditable areas are fully addressed.
• Assess and advise on the internal control systems and risks in all Operational areas of the Bank including review of the suitability and reliability of management information systems
• Coordinate audit activities with Enterprise Risk and Compliance including risk assessment and audit findings tracking and provide input to the management committee.

Financials (10%)

• Undertake budget reviews, and manage costs with agreed lines. Budget Vs Actual reviews should identify significant exceptions
• Internal business processes

Customer (10%)

• Strong relationships and communications with senior management to ensure concerns are addressed and expectations met.
• Provide a unified view of risks and compliance to drive informed decisions.
• Liaise with departmental heads to ensure audit findings and recommendations are fully accepted and implemented.

Learning and growth (10%)

• Provide quality leadership experienced throughout the unit and how effectively that translates into a conducive work environment and employee satisfaction and retention.
• Continuously improve knowledge and learning to ensure conversant with current standards and practices within the profession.
• Train, coach / mentor, develop and motivate internal audit team members.
• Identify with recommendation from Head of Audit, development and training needs and develop plans to satisfy areas identified.
• Ensure achievement of at least 40 hours of learning/training for self through E-learning, Internal & External training activities.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Professional: CPA (U)/ ACCA qualifications
• Other professional qualifications such as; CISA, CIA, an added advantage

Desired work experience:

• 5 years’ experience of auditing or enterprise risk management in an external audit/ Banking environment.
• Good working knowledge of the TeamMate audit software and ACL Data Analytics.

How to Apply:

All candidates who wish to join NCBA Bank are strongly encouraged to apply online at the link below.

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