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Job Title:    Head of Department of Internal Audit and Risk Management

Organisation: Uganda Post Limited (Posta Uganda)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Managing Director/ Board of Director

About the Company:

Uganda Post Limited, trading as Posta Uganda. UPL  is the most extensive provider of postal services in Uganda, having an extensive network of postal delivery outlets down to sub-county level.

Job Summary:   To provide expert advice on formulation and review of internal audit policies; oversee implementation, appraise management systems and practices to ensure efficient and effective utilization of the company’s resources.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement internal audit policies, procedures, plans, programs in line with Posta Uganda objectives and strategic plan;
• Develop and review the internal audit charter and ensure that it clearly establishes appropriate reporting lines that facilitate engagement with the leadership team, the Board and other stakeholders;
• Objectively assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance and management of risks, giving evidence-based opinions on all aspects of governance, risk management and internal controls;
• Lead Internal Audit’s annual risk assessment and planning process to develop annual risk-based audit plan and monitor its implementation and compliance to appropriate standards and methodologies as per the Authority objectives;
• Champion best practice in governance and guide on responses to emerging risks and proposed developments;
• Review and disseminate quarterly reports to Senior Management and the Board ensuring that the reports are clear, concise, identify root causes with practical recommendations and ultimately provide value to the Company;
• Lead the internal audit team in conducting on spot and special Internal Audit assignments.
• Ensure that internal audit’s work is risk-based and aligned to the organization’s strategic objectives and provide support to the external audit and any other special audits;
• Assess implementation of audit recommendations both internal and external; Review and update the corporate risk register.
• Contribute to the development of the overall strategy of the company
• Develop capacity building strategies and develop a team of high performing Internal Audit staff who possess outstanding knowledge, experience, ethics and integrity.
• Oversee routine and ad hoc operations of the internal audit function and ensure efficient and effective management of the department resources.

Key Performance Indicators

• Audit Plan completion rate
• Findings implementation rate
• Risk Assessment coverage
• Timeliness of Audit reports
• Internal control effectiveness
• Cost of Audit activities
• Stakeholder satisfaction
• Fraud detection rate
• Compliance rate
• Risk mitigation actions

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications

• Honors Bachelor’s Degree in either Finance; or Accounting; or Commerce; or Business Administration; with a bias in Accounting from a recognized institution.
• Master’s Degree in any of the above fields, from a recognized institution.
• Full professional qualification in Accountancy obtained from a recognized institution.
• Must be a registered member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

Desirable qualifications

• Professional qualification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Working Experience

• Minimum of ten (10) years of working experience five (05) of which must have been at Senior Officer level in a reputable organization in Audit work.

Competencies

• Risk assessment and management
• People management skills
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Planning and organizing
• Research and report writing

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their application letter; attach certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates as well as a detailed CV, to reach the address below; The Head, Department of Human Resource and Administration Posta Uganda P.O Box 7106 Kampala.

Deadline: 2nd September 2024.

Please Note:

• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
• Candidates who do not receive feedback within a month from the deadline should consider their applications unsuccessful.
• Posta Uganda is an Equal Opportunity employer. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Any form of lobbying or canvassing for appointment shall lead to automatic disqualification.
• Candidates shall be required, among others, to present the following:
• Endorsement Letter duly stamped by their Local Council 1 Chairperson Certificate of Good Conduct from Uganda Police.
• Three Reference Letters.
• Prior to appointment on the job, Posta Uganda shall carry out independent reference checks for all the documentation mentioned above.

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