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Job Title:   Deputy Chief Internal Auditor

Organization:  Makerere University, Kampala (MUK)

Duty Station:   Kampala, Uganda

Reports to:  Chief Internal Auditor

About the Company:

Makerere University, Kampala is Uganda’s largest and oldest institution of higher learning, first established as a technical school in 1922. It became an independent national university in 1970. Today, Makerere University is composed of nine colleges and one school offering programmes for about 36,000 undergraduates and 4,000 postgraduates.

Job Summary:  Provide professional and technical support to the Chief Internal Auditor in policy and strategy formulation and implementation of the internal audit function.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide professional and technical support to the Chief Internal Auditor in policy and strategy formulation and implementation;
• Develop audit plans and framework for conducting audit assignments in various technical areas;
• Review risks and control framework;
• Review and monitor work performed as per plans;
• Prepare and review reports for assignments conducted;
• Develop and take responsibility for the planning, preparation and coordination of processes related to internal, external review and Audit;
• Oversee the University’s response to and ensure implementation of the University quality standards and any other requirements of NCHE or other quality assurance bodies;
• Any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Honors Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Business Studies or any other related Bachelor’s degree majoring in Accounting;
• Full professional Accounting qualifications such as ACCA or CPA from a recognized University /Institution.

Other Essential Qualifications        

• Full professional qualification as certified internal auditor (CIA) and Membership to the Institute of Internal Auditors;
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is an added advantage;
• Postgraduate qualification in management is an added advantage;
• A master’s degree in the related field is a must.

Experience

• Minimum of nine (9) years of post-graduation working experience in Audit, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Principal Internal Auditor in the public sector or in a reputable organization.

Skills/Competences      

• Analytical and reporting skills;
• Communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strategic planning skills;
• Ability to build, lead and work with teams;
• Attention to detail and result oriented;
• Computer literacy skills.

Age Limit: APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED FIFTY FIVE (55) YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted electronically via the Makerere University Electronic Human Resource Management System through the link below.

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Applicants will be required to provide the necessary information on the ehrms and attach the following documents:

• An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of at least three referees.
• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
• A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees.

The application should be addressed to:

The Director

Human Resources

Makerere University

P.O. Box 7062

Kampala

Deadline: 23rd September 2024

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