Job Title: Principal Internal Auditor
Organisation: Makerere University Kampala
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Makerere University is the oldest and premier University in Uganda which strives to becoming the leading institution for academic excellence and innovations in Africa.
Job Summary: Coordinate planning of audit programmes, develop and review working papers.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design audit programmes for carrying out particular audit assignments;
- Coordinate planning of audit assignments;
- Draw audit objectives, develop working papers and carry out preliminary review;
- Lead teams in holding entry and exit meetings for various assignments;
- Review working papers for work carried out by internal auditors;
- Review reports of audits carried out;
- Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A master’s degree in the related field is a must;
- Honors Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business Administration or 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
- OR
- Full Professional Qualifications in Accounting or Auditing from a recognized awarding Institution plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management or Auditing or Business Administration from a recognized Institution.
Other Essential Qualifications
- Membership to the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is a must;
- Possession of Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is an added advantage;
- Postgraduate qualification in management is an added advantage;
- Experience
- At least six (6) years working experience three (3) of which at the level of Senior Internal Auditor in a public or reputable organization.
Skills/Competences
- Ability to work in a team;
- Interpersonal skills;
- Communication skills;
- Analytical and reporting skills;
- Attention to detail;
- Computer literacy skills
- Age Limit: APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED FIFTY FIVE (55) YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below
Deadline: 18th August 2025
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Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 72