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Busitema University
Chief Internal Auditor - Busitema Main Campus
Busitema Main Campus, Uganda
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Closing: Jun 4, 2024
14 days remainingPublished: May 20, 2024 (2 days ago)
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To provide strategic leadership and overall supervision of the Internal Audit activities and
resources towards provision of assurance and consulting services aimed at improving the
University's operations and promoting effective risk management, control, and governance
processes.
Qualifications.
a) A master’s degree in either Finance and Accounting or Business Administration (MBA -
Accounting option) or Auditing from a recognized Institution of higher learning.
b) A Bachelor’s degree in either Commerce (Accounting option) or Accounting and Finance
or Business Administration (Accounting option) or Business Studies (Accounting option)
or Auditing from a recognized Institution of higher learning.
c) Must be a holder of full professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA or
CIMA. Must be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda
(ICPAU) and the Institute of Internal Auditors, Uganda (IIA).
iii) Age Limit
Should not have reached 55 years of age at the time of deadline for submission of
application.
Experience:
A minimum of eight (8) years relevant working experience in Auditing or Finance, five (5) of
which must have been at Team Leader of Audit function in a reputable organization with a
budget level equitable or more than that of Busitema University.
Job Application Procedure
Interested persons who meet the requirements should submit 3 sets of applications
duly signed together with detailed Curriculum Vitae with names of three referees, Academic
Certificates and Transcripts and copies of Appointment Letters, 3 recent passport photographs
and a photocopy of National Identity Card in envelopes addressed to the University Secretary,
Busitema University, P.O. Box 236 Tororo or P.O. Box 226 Busia. Applications can be submitted to the Office of the University Secretary or at the Liaison Office at Lincoln Flats A2 Makerere University not later than 5:00 pm on Tuesday June 4, 2024, East African Time.
Responsibilities
To provide strategic leadership and overall supervision of the Internal Audit activities and
resources towards provision of assurance and consulting services aimed at improving the
University's operations and promoting effective risk management, control, and governance
processes.
Qualifications.
a) A master’s degree in either Finance and Accounting or Business Administration (MBA -
Accounting option) or Auditing from a recognized Institution of higher learning.
b) A Bachelor’s degree in either Commerce (Accounting option) or Accounting and Finance
or Business Administration (Accounting option) or Business Studies (Accounting option)
or Auditing from a recognized Institution of higher learning.
c) Must be a holder of full professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA or
CIMA. Must be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda
(ICPAU) and the Institute of Internal Auditors, Uganda (IIA).
iii) Age Limit
Should not have reached 55 years of age at the time of deadline for submission of
application.
Experience:
A minimum of eight (8) years relevant working experience in Auditing or Finance, five (5) of
which must have been at Team Leader of Audit function in a reputable organization with a
budget level equitable or more than that of Busitema University.
Job Application Procedure
Interested persons who meet the requirements should submit 3 sets of applications
duly signed together with detailed Curriculum Vitae with names of three referees, Academic
Certificates and Transcripts and copies of Appointment Letters, 3 recent passport photographs
and a photocopy of National Identity Card in envelopes addressed to the University Secretary,
Busitema University, P.O. Box 236 Tororo or P.O. Box 226 Busia. Applications can be submitted to the Office of the University Secretary or at the Liaison Office at Lincoln Flats A2 Makerere University not later than 5:00 pm on Tuesday June 4, 2024, East African Time.
a) Provide professional and technical advice to management and other stakeholders on
Internal Audit matters.
b) Develop, implement, and provide oversight over internal Audit methods and procedures.
c) Maintain a comprehensive internal Audit plan and system of controls to help provide
quality assurance within applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
d) Examine financial transactions for accuracy and compliance with institutional policies
and applicable laws and regulations.
e) Review internal control framework within the University.
f) Identify, assess, and evaluate the University risk management processes, plans, and
monitoring mechanisms.
g) Oversee the utilization, accountability and reporting of Busitema University resources.
h) Supervise the implementation of the university Audit Charter and other policies and
regulations on auditing.
i) Represent the Internal Audit Directorate in strategic fora within Busitema University,
nationally and internationally.
j) Provide Secretariat services to the Audit Committee of Council.
k) Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
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