Job Title: Internal Auditor – Support Services
Organisation: Petroleum Authority of Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) is a statutory body established under Section 9 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production Act 2013, and in line with the National Oil and Gas Policy for Uganda which was approved in 2008. The PAU’s mandate is to monitor and regulate the exploration, development and production, together with the refining, gas conversion, transportation and storage of petroleum in Uganda. This includes ensuring that petroleum operations in Uganda are carried out in accordance with the relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, statutes and in line with international best practice for the petroleum industry.
Job Summary: The purpose of this job is to provide assurance on the governance, risk, and controls regarding the operational Departments of the Authority and to facilitate improvement of the organization’s processes and operations in fulfilling its regulatory mandate of the Oil and Gas Sector.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the development of policies and frameworks such as the Internal Audit Manual and the Internal Audit Charter.
- Participate in all audit engagements related to the support (non-technical) Departments of the Authority in line with the Annual Internal Audit Plan.
- Support the assessment of risks embedded in all functions across the support Directorates of the Authority and recommend controls to mitigate them.
- Draft audit reports with evidence-based conclusions while recommending feasible actions to address identified issues.
- Support the review of adequacy and effectiveness of IT controls, hardware and software tools utilised throughout the Authority.
- Examine the accuracy, completeness and validity of financial records and documentation while establishing compliance to applicable laws, regulations and standards.
- Partake in appropriate follow-up on engagement findings and recommendations to establish progress on the implementation of the action plans.
- Undertake any other assignments as may be directed from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, IT, Computer Science or Software Engineering obtained from an internationally recognised University.
- A professional qualification in Accounting (ACCA/CPA) OR Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Three (3) years of relevant working experience in audit and assurance in a reputable organization.
Skills and Competencies
- Analytical skills.
- Innovative.
- High level of integrity.
- Communication and report writing skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Stake holder Management skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Organizational Skills.
- Customer Care Skills.
- Time Management Skills.
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure with minimum supervision.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online by clicking on the link below.
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NOTE:
- ONLY online applications will be considered.
- Applicants are required to scan and attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents only e.g. Degree, Transcript, Diploma, A-level and O-level certificates and PLE results slip.
- Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority.
- Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.
- All appointments shall be subject to a probationary period of not more than six months and subsequent confirmation in service will be based on satisfactory performance of the individual.
Deadline: 12th April 2026
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36