About URBRA:
The Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority manages retirement plans for Uganda’s public workforce by serving as the fiduciary stewards of the contributions and disbursements of the pension trust funds. In partnership with the state’s public employers, we help ensure that they can offer their employees a comprehensive retirement plan that is responsive to their needs and is equitable to all stakeholders.

Job Summary: The Senior Internal Auditor will be required to examine and evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the organization’s internal control systems and procedures and recommend corrective actions to improve operations, enhance internal controls for efficient and effective management of public resources.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare the Internal Audit Charter of the Authority in line with international standards
Develop risk-based annual audit plans detailing the scope, nature and tinning of audit activities
Design internal audit procedures and work programmes
Carry out planned internal audits to assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the established internal controls and procedures
Identify key areas of risk within the organization and propose appropriate controls to mitigate the risks
Regularly review the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of financial information and other disclosures provided to management
Discuss audit findings and recommendations with line managers and report significant issues to senior management.
Prepare timely audit reports for management, the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.
Actively monitor and assess implementation of the management actions recommended in the audit reports
Assess, evaluate and promote compliance to URBRA internal policies.
Actively contribute as appropriate, in the year-end financial audit with the external auditor.
Offer guidance on internal control and participate in enhancing internal audit standards and practices within the Authority
Conduct adhoc investigations and reviews as requested by the Board meetings

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should hold an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting), Business Administration (Accounting), Finance, Accounting and Finance. Possession of a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration will be an added advantage.
Full professional qualification in either ACCA, CPA, CIA or CIMA
At least six (6) years’ experience, three of which should have been served at Senior level in Government or an equivalent level of experience in audit work from a reputable organization.
Proficiency in computer applications
Possess the ability to work as a team.
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent understanding of the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and ability to fully comply with IIA standard
Ability to work with minimal supervision. Self – driven with the ability to deliver results with minimal supervision.
Possess excellent interpersonal skills.
Soft skills like, presentation, and listening skills.

How to Apply:
If you believe you are the right candidate and would love to contribute to the Ugandan pension sector, please deliver your application and CV clearly detailing your suitability for the position in terms of required qualifications and experience to the Interim Chief Executive Officer, URBRA reception on 3rd Floor, Plot 1 Clement Hill Road, Kampala, Uganda or send via E-mail to recruitment.hr@urbra.go.ug

Deadline: 5th March, 2015