Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor
Organisation: aBi Development
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
aBi Development Ltd focuses on increasing agricultural production & value addition by extending matching grants & Business Development Services (BDS) to agribusinesses, farmer organisations & intermediaries to enhance planning & management, production & business infrastructure, as well as upstream & downstream market linkages of producers & agribusinesses.
Job Summary: The Senior Internal Auditor plays a critical role in providing independent assurance and expert advisory services to aBi Development, working collaboratively with the Chief Internal Auditor to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls. This role significantly contributes to aBi Development’s operational effectiveness and strategic decision-making by ensuring compliance and enhancing organizational performance.
Note that this position is a one-year fixed-term contract with the opportunity to transition to a permanent role within aBi Development upon its achievement of full independence.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Document the audit plan comprehensively, including clear objectives, scope, methodology, and resource allocation; obtain formal sign-off from relevant stakeholders.
- Implement the approved audit plan, actively monitoring progress, making necessary adjustments, and reporting regularly to the CIA on key milestones and challenges encountered.
Governance and Risk Management
- Work collaboratively with the CIA to provide independent assurance to the Board and Senior Management of aBi Development on the adequacy and effectiveness of its institutional governance, risk management, and internal control systems.
- Collaborate with the CIA to assess aBi Development’s institutional governance, risk management frameworks, and internal control systems.
- Conduct detailed reviews of policies, procedures, and processes to identify weaknesses and areas for improvement in governance and risk management.
- Document findings, assessing the extent of compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
- Develop recommendations to improve aBi Development’s governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
- Present findings and recommendations to aBi Development’s senior management and, as directed, to the Board Audit & Risk Committee
aBi Development Advisory Services
- Provide professional and independent advisory services to aBi Development’s management, aiming to add value and contribute to the achievement of itsProactively identify opportunities to provide value-added advisory services to aBi Development’s management; ensures a value-adding utilization of IA resources.
- Consult with aBi Development’s management on key challenges, providing insightful and actionable recommendations based on thorough research and analysis; includes reviewing requests for support to ensure that the request can be fulfilled whilst maintaining independence from day-to-day operations.
- Conduct in-depth research and analysis to support advisory recommendations, utilizing benchmarking and best practices where appropriate.
- Prepare and present clear, concise, and well-supported advisory reports and recommendations to aBi Development’s management.
- Support the Chief Internal Auditor in conducting sensitive investigations as required, ensuring a careful and evidence-based approach; lead investigations for aBi Development as requested.
- Establish a system for documenting and tracking the implementation of recommendations, monitoring effectiveness, and assessing the impact on aBi Development’s strategic objectives.
Audit Execution
- Manage and execute aBi Development’s Internal Audit Plan, ensuring adherence to professional standards, compliance requirements, and the efficient use of resources.
- Manage the execution of the approved internal audit plan for aBi Development, ensuring adherence to professional standards (e.g., the IIA’s International Professional Practices Framework) and compliance requirements; ensures that the audit function operates effectively and efficiently within aBi Development.
- Lead and supervise audit teams in the efficient and effective execution of assigned audits, providing clear guidance, support, and regular feedback.
- All audits are completed on time, to a high standard, and in compliance with budget. Stakeholders report high satisfaction with the audit process.
- Audit reports are high quality, timely, and clearly communicate findings.
- Conduct fieldwork diligently, gathering and documenting sufficient, appropriate, and objective audit evidence; follow best practices in internal audit, including pre-audit meetings and ensuring appropriate notification concerning required documentation.
- Prepare high-quality audit reports that clearly and concisely communicate findings and recommendations; supports management to take appropriate action.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized records of all audit activities, ensuring that audit files are up to date with the relevant information and accessible for review
Risk & Compliance Management
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks within aBi Development, ensuring compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Conduct thorough and regular risk assessments within aBi Development, identifying potential financial and operational risks using a variety of techniques; includes reviewing partner capacity assessments to identify common challenges.
- Develop and implement comprehensive risk mitigation strategies for aBi Development, ensuring these strategies are clearly documented, integrated into relevant policies and procedures, and communicated effectively to all stakeholders.
- Monitor project-based activities for compliance with established risk mitigation strategies, providing diligent oversight of documentation and financial and program compliance.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies within aBi Development; escalate any significant risk or compliance concerns to the CIA and aBi Development’s senior management.
- Maintain a comprehensive record of risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and monitoring activities, regularly reporting on key findings and progress to relevant stakeholders.
Supporting Continuous Improvement
- Lead and implement corrective actions arising from audit activities within aBi Development, fostering a culture of
- Review and analyse audit findings in detail, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in aBi Development’s systems and processes; includes analysing the pattern of findings across all audits within aBi Development.
- Audit recommendations lead to measurable improvements in aBi Development’s operations. Stakeholders report high satisfaction with the internal Develop and implement comprehensive action plans to address identified areas for improvement; discusses plans with both management and relevant committees for review and approval.
- Actively monitor the implementation of corrective actions, measuring their effectiveness, and reporting on progress to relevant stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of training programs designed to enhance aBi Development’s internal controls and compliance; ensure that the training is relevant, well-received, and addresses identified capacity gaps.
- Share best practices and lessons learned from audits and other activities, fostering a collaborative culture of continuous improvement within aBi Development; makes recommendations for boosting internal controls.
- And other duties as requested by the Chief Internal Auditor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- A recognized professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) is required. Significant progress towards such a qualification may be considered.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in auditing within the donor-funded sector, with at least 3 years leading a function at a senior level.
- Demonstrated experience with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, adhering to the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) of the II A.
- Proven experience in implementing and managing internal audit processes, including risk assessment and compliance audits.
- Experience with developing and delivering training programs to enhance staff understanding of audit practices and compliance requirements. Experience in providing advisory services and support to senior management.
- Experience in conducting sensitive investigations.
Technical Skills & Knowledge
- In-depth knowledge of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and auditing standards.
- Strong understanding of international accounting and auditing standards, including IPSAS (International Public Sector Accounting Standards). Good understanding of relevant legal and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in risk management practices and frameworks.
- Excellent analytical skills to assess complex financial data and identify internal control weaknesses.
- Strong report-writing abilities to present clear, actionable findings and recommendations.
How to Apply:
Please send your applications to [email protected] indicating the Position Title in the email subject line. All documents should be combined into a single PDF file, with the total size not exceeding 5MBs.
Deadline: 3rd October 2025
NB: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to disqualification. Hardcopy applications will not be accepted.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 84