Job Title: Chief Internal Audit
Organisation: Makerere University Business School (MUBS)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Makerere University Business School (MUBS) is a Public Tertiary Institution established under the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act (UOTIA), Cap. 262, and academically affiliated to Makerere University. The School has the mandate to provide business and management education, research, and training to support national development. MUBS aspires to be a regional and global centre of excellence in business and management education, producing graduates and knowledge that drive socio-economic transformation.
Job Summary:
- Shall be responsible to the Accounting Officer and Audit Committee of Council.
- Shall be responsible for ensuring that the School’s internal controls, risk management and governance processes are effective and are operating in accordance with the law.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide professional and technical advice to management and other stakeholders on Internal Audit matters;
- Develop, implement and provide oversight over internal audit methods and procedures;
- Maintain a comprehensive internal audit plan and system of controls to help provide quality assurance within applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures;
- Examine financial transactions for accuracy and compliance with institutional policies and applicable laws and regulations;
- Review the internal control framework within the School;
- Identify, assess and evaluate the University risk management processes, plans and monitoring mechanisms;
- Oversee the utilization, accountability and reporting over School resources;
- Supervise the implementation of the Scholl Audit Charter and other policies and regulations on auditing;
- Represent the Internal Audit Directorate in strategic for a within MUBS and beyond;
- Provide Secretariat services to the Audit Committee of Council;
- Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Accounting Officer or Audit Committee of Council.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- An Honors Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Business Administration or related field with specialization in Auditing from a reputable institution.
- A Masters Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration from a reputable institution.
- Professional Certificate in Auditing/Accounting (ACCA, CPA and CIA).
- Fifteen (15) years of relevant working experience three (3) of which must have been served at Senior Management level (equivalent to PU5 or higher in the Public Service scale, or its equivalent in other reputable organizations).
- Contribution to community.
- A valid Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) from Uganda Revenue Authority.
- Must be a citizen of Uganda aged below 55 years at the time of application.
Desirable attributes:
- Innovative and self-driven with proven leadership and management skills.
- Excellent relationship management and communication skills.
- Strategic planning skills;
- A high level of maturity and integrity.
- Should be result-oriented and attentive to detail.
- Ability to plan, execute and monitor departmental plans.
- Ability to build, lead and work with teams;
- Analytical and reporting skills.
- High level of computer literacy, with experience in the use of relevant packages.
- Ability to delegate.
- Ability to write timely reports.
- Ability to work long hours.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit their applications as one signed hard copy (in duplicate where required) or as one consolidated PDF (soft copy) comprising:
- A formal application letter addressed to the Chief, Human Resource.
- A detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates.
- A copy of the applicant’s National Identification Card, birth certificate, or passport biodata page.
- Names and contact details of three referees (one academic, one professional, and one character). Confidential references may be requested at the shortlist stage.
Sealed applications, clearly marked “CONFIDENTIAL”-and bearing the title of the post in the top right-hand corner of the envelope, must be forwarded to reach:
The Chief, Human Resource
Makerere University Business School (MUBS)
Plot 21 A, Portbell Road
P.O. Box 1337, Kampala – Uganda
Electronic applications should be submitted as one PDF document (maximum 10MB) to: [email protected] with the subject line: Application for the Position of “……”
Deadline: 30th September 2025
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Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 180