Job Title: Internal Auditor – Technical
Organisation: Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
REF: UNMC-2025-IA-02- 38
About Organisation:
The Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC) was established under the Mining and Minerals Act, 2022, (Act No. 25 of 2022) and incorporated under the Companies Act 2012, (Act No.1 of 2012). It is a limited liability company wholly owned by the Government of Uganda. The overall function of UNMC is to manage the commercial holding and participating interests of the State in the mining and mineral industry to ensure that the country obtains optimal value from its mineral resources.
Job Summary: Will review, evaluate and contribute to the improved effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes and perform Technical audit assignments as directed by the supervisor.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and effectively implement audit plans and programs in support of company goals.
- Critical review of the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and recommending necessary improvements.
- Carry out special audit investigations in the Company as assigned.
- Coordinate the audit of value for money for projects and assignments undertaken by the Company.
- Provide support to the preparation and realization of the audit plans and preparation/presentation of audit reports.
- Oversee the respective conducted audits to conclusive resolution and accountability of matters of attention.
- Develop and implement an appropriate compliance monitoring framework to ensure compliance with internal policies, laws and regulations by the Business Units to enable them achieve compliance in their processes.
- Identify compliance gaps and ensure timely and effective communication to the relevant business process owners.
- Institute an appropriate reporting mechanism and follow up of corrective actions to be taken to ensure their effective execution.
- Evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of operations and promoting continuous improvement, Assess compliance with the set policies, procedures, standards, technical specifications as well as best practices
- Review and analyze Internal System Audit procedures and associated risks and suggest mitigation measures for risks identified;
- Ascertain extent to which process goals and objectives have been established and conform to those of UNMC.
- Review processes to ascertain extent to which results are consistent with goals and objectives and are performed as intended
- Prepare timely, clear, and well-written reports of audit results to Supervisor.
- Advising and influencing senior management to take appropriate steps to strengthen the governance, risk management and internal control
- Coordinate external audits and follow up on implementation of recommendations with relevant stakeholders
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- An Honor’s degree in Engineering, Geology, Mining, Industrial Chemistry, Physical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Geoscience or Mining Engineering obtained from an internationally recognized University.
- A minimum of 4 years of experience working on relevant Technical engagements and related projects with ability to demonstrate quality assurance acumen and demonstrable ability to lead engagements
- Qualification in accounting with relevant professional body such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA is an added advantage
- Member of relevant professional bodies is added advantage
- Proficiency in Auditing and Compliance Management
- Analytical, testing and sampling skills
- Professionalism
- Knowledge of Audit Strategy.
- Knowledge of Audit Methodology and scope:
- Understanding Risk, Control and Governance
- Articulate communicator and excellent report writing
- Age: 25-40 years
How to Apply:
Applicant should visit the UNMC website at www.unmc.co.ug or the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development website: www.memd.go.ug to view the detailed job description, select and apply for the job of choice and submit application through the online application system https://form.jotform.com/250122842226548
Only applications received online will be accepted. Applicants are required to attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents. (Note that the academic documents should be certified by the awarding local institutions while awards by foreign institutions should be certified by the foreign institution or a duly authorized Certification body of that country) All applicants must attach soft copies of relevant motivation letter, CV and academic transcripts in word and PDF formats only.
Applications without Certified academic documents will not be considered.
UNMC offers a highly dynamic work environment and provides competitive and attractive benefits.
Deadline: Friday 19th April 2025 at 5:00pm
NB: Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted, and any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
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