Job Title: Senior Officer Internal Audit
Organisation: Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) is established under the PPDA Act No.1 of 2003 to develop standards and regulate procurement and disposal practices in respect of all Procuring and Disposing Entities which include Central Government Ministries and Departments, Local Governments, State Enterprises, Constitutional and Statutory Bodies and post primary training institutions.
Job Summary: To perform assurance and consulting engagement by evaluating the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls and governance processes to provide reasonable assurance that the Authority will be able to achieve its mission and objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the development of the annual operation audit plan in line with the Strategic Plan.
- Review and closely monitor implementation of Strategic Plan Objectives and Initiatives.
- Participate in the formulation of policies and procedures that support the internal audit function’s independence, objectivity, proficiency, and due professional care.
- Plan and conduct quality internal audits across all Departments in line with the Audit Plan.
- Make audit recommendations from audit evidence gathered during the audit assignments for the attention of the Board and resolution by Management.
- Assess effectiveness of risk management, internal controls and governance processes to provide management and the Board with comprehensive information for decision-making.
- Conduct follow-up activities on audit recommendations and ARC/Board audit related decisions
- Undertake any other assignments as may be directed from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Honours Bachelors’ Degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Pharmacy or Engineering, and
- Professional qualification in Accounting or Auditing such as ACCA, CPA, CIA or related Professional Body
- Experience
- A minimum of four (4) years of audit experience in a busy environment.
Skills and Competencies
- Problem Solving and Decision Making skills
- Numeric, analytical and record keeping Skills
- Communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Report writing and presentation skills
- Information Technology/ Computer Skills
- Leadership, team building and relations management skills
- Good Interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with accounting or auditing software
Benefits
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE: Full time employee on a 5-year renewable contract subject to satisfactory performance and an attractive salary package.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below
Deadline: 15th April 2026
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48