Job Title: Senior Officer Assurance
Organisation: Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager Internal & Systems Audit
About Organisation:
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is a statutory body established under the Communications Act 2013 to regulate Telecommunications, Broadcasting and Postal sub-sectors. In carrying out its mandate and mission of driving the development of a robust communications sector in the country.
Job Summary: To focus on strengthening the organisation’s assurance function, support effective governance, risk management, and control processes.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Effectively plan for assigned audit engagements by obtaining sufficient knowledge of best practices, legal and regulatory frameworks, policies, and procedure manuals for developing audit planning documents following standards.
- Conduct internal audits across various departments to evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes to ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and external regulations.
- Identify operational, financial, and compliance risks and recommend mitigative strategies.
- Assist in developing and implementing annual audit plans based on risk assessment outcomes.
- Prepare detailed audit reports, presenting findings and recommendations to management.
- Perform risk assessments to identify areas of high risk and priorities audit focus accordingly.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business processes, risks, and control environments and identify opportunities for process and control improvements and advise on best practices for operational efficiency.
- Follow up on audit recommendations to ensure implementation and resolution of identified issues.
- Assist and conduct fraud investigation assigned.
- Maintain flexibility to accommodate any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Key Performance Indicators
- Completion and effectiveness of internal audit assignments.
- Implementation rate of audit recommendations.
- Compliance levels with internal policies and external regulations.
- Improvement in operational efficiency and risk management practices.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIA) is preferred.
- A member of a professional body in good standing is added advantage
Working Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of auditing experience in a regulated corporate environment.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Technical
- Knowledge of auditing standards in audit planning.
- Risk management practices and control frameworks.
- Financial reporting standards and compliance requirements.
- Investigation and quality assurance.
Behavioural
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Strategic thinking and planning.
How to Apply:
All candidates should complete the online application form and upload their CV, cover letter and relevant certificates at the link below. The CV must include 3 referees including their email address and telephone number.
Deadline: 12th October 2025
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. UCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
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Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60