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Job Title:   Internal Auditor

Organisation: Uganda Law Society (ULS)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reporting to: Uganda Law Society Council

About Organisation:

Uganda Law Society (ULS) is a membership organization established by the Uganda Law Society Act, Cap 276, Laws of Uganda to provide services to its members and the people of Uganda. Its Vision is to be a proficient Bar Association in fostering Access to Justice, the Rule of law and good governance in Uganda. Its Mission is to develop a skilled and empowered legal profession in the execution of its statutory mandate.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing and coordinating ULS’ internal and external Audit functions;
• Carrying out special audit as may assigned by management;
• Performing and providing assistance to line Management in identifying and managing identified risks;
• Evaluating and making recommendations to enhance the cost effectiveness and efficiency of the internal control systems and ULS policies;
• Determining the extent to which ULS assets are properly accounted for and safeguarded from losses of all kinds;
• Producing and submitting internal audit reports to the Executive Council and relevant authorities;
• Evaluating compliance with existing policies and regulations, accounting pronouncements, laws, and contractual obligations which could have a significant impact on the operations and financial results of the ULS;
• Carrying out audit inspections and performance audit;
• Carrying out implementation of audit recommendations;
• Controlling receipt custody and utilization of financial resources;
• Facilitating financial and operational procedures to ensure value for money; Offering guidance on separation of duties; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Key Outputs

• ULS Audit Function Managed and coordinated internally and externally;
• Special Audit assignments carried out;
• Assistance performed and provided to line management in identifying and managing risks;
• Risk management process facilitated and evaluated;
• Internal audit reports produced and submitted to relevant authorities;
• Policies that ensure safety of the ULS assets put in place and enforced;
• Financial internal controls evaluated and reviewed;
• Compliance of the existing policies and regulations evaluated and enforced;
• Audit inspection and performance audit carried out;
• Implementation of audit recommendations carried out;
• Receipt custody and utilization of financial resources controlled;
• Guidance on separation of duties offered; and
• Financial and operational procedures to ensure value for money facilitated.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Essential University Degree in Accountancy or Financial Management, B.COM, BBA etc.
• Must possess CFA, CPA, IIA OR ACCA (Must be fully registered with the Institute).

Experience:

• At least six (6) years working experience three (3) of which at a senior level in the Auditing work in a reputable organization.
• Experience with Non-Government Organizations and corporate world is more desirable

Key Competencies

• Financial management;
• Proficiency in Quick books
• Knowledge of audit framework, tools, and techniques
• Analytical abilities

How to Apply:

If you are interested and meet the above requirements, submit your  application letter, current curriculum vitae and copies of academic documents to;

The Ag. Chief Executive Officer

Uganda Law Society

P.O. Box 426, Kampala

Plot 5A, John Babiha (Acacia) Avenue

Email to: recruitment@uls.or.ug

Deadline: 22nd January 2025 by 5:00pm

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