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Job Title:    Internal Auditor

Organisation: Uganda Post Limited (Posta Uganda)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager, Internal Audit and Risk Management

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:  Perform routine internal audit engagements in terms of ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls, processes, performance appraisals, financial and compliance audits, and providing input in the development of an annual audit work plan, in addition to maintaining a professional ethical standard.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide management with value for money audits by participating in the planning of auditable areas in order to determine audit objectives and resources needed.
• Participate in the risk assessment of all auditable areas and updating audit program with relevant key tests.
• Receiving the reviewed copy of the audit program and attend to review comments if any and communicating to the auditees and participating in entry meetings.
• Analyzing information in form of comparison, and trend analysis and execution of the assignment (field engagement) where evidence is gathered.
• Conduct internal audits to assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the established internal controls and procedures and identify key areas of risk within the organization and propose appropriate controls to mitigate the risks.
• Review the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of financial information and other disclosures provided to management.
• Documentation of findings and filing of audit working papers report writing with relevant value adding recommendations
• Holding an exit meeting and collect responses to issues raised and sending the draft report to the supervisor for review
• Carrying out research on the selected topic through consulting the relevant books of authority together with the audit team
• Perform routine and ad hoc assignments in relation to fuel Consummation reviews, obtain fleet consumption information, make analysis and perform reconciliations
• Document Audit evidence and communicate results by submitting them for review and attend to review comments and log in the working papers in an audit file

Key Performance Indicators

• Percentage of audits in relation to monthly target
• Completed weekly audit presentations
• Daily, weekly and monthly fuel consumption and bus inspection reports

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ Degree (Honors) in Accounting or Finance from a recognized University.
• At least Level two of Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA,
• CFA
• Working Experience: Four (04) years working experience in a similar function, two (02) of which should have been at Assistant Internal Auditor or Assistant Accountant level in a reputable organization.

Competencies

• Knowledge of audit framework, tools, and techniques
• Analytical abilities
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal skills

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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