Job Summary:
The Head of Internal Audit will manage and direct the activities of the internal audit Function in the Bank to ensure delivery of value added assurance and advisory services to Board and Management in the areas of risk management, control & governance to ensure the achievement of the overall strategic objectives of the Bank.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Certify statutory returns to Bank of Uganda so as to ensure accuracy and avoid penalties to the Bank.
Conduct investigations of fraud within the organization and creation of staff awareness so as to minimize the operational and fraud risks and the associated financial loss.
Develop policies and procedures for the audit Function so as to provide guidance & governance framework of audit activities within the Bank.
Ensure completeness and accuracy of audit reports.
Timely execution of audit follow-ups and recommendation to Board and management for the necessary action(s)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant must hold a first degree in business related discipline with a minimum of a second class lower.
A Full professional certification in accountancy, risk and auditing (ACCA, CPA, ACA, CISA, CRP etc ….)
At least ten years of cognate experience including 5 years supervisory experience.
Experience in auditing banking entities.
Analytical and Investigation Skills
Auditing and Accounting Skills
Comprehensive Banking Operations (Domestic and Foreign) knowledge
The ability to achieve an appropriate balance between the independence of the internal auditor’s role with the need to work collaboratively with management for the betterment of the organization.
Fraud and Operational risk knowledge.
Planning ahead: Need to cut down the audit time for carrying out branch operations audits using the risk based audit approach.
Keep abreast with current changes in the banking industry. While doing technical audits reference from various source materials such as: BOU Prudential guidelines, IIA, internal audit manuals
Note: Opportunity Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of disability, gender, marital status, religion and ethnicity.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their signed application letters together with their curriculum vitae addressed to:
The Head of Human Resources
Opportunity Bank Uganda Limited
Plot 1259, Old Kira Road. Kampala. Uganda
Email to: hr@opportunitybank.co.ug
Deadline: 28th April 2022