JOB DETAILS:
JOB TITLE: Internal Auditor -Technical
WORK CENTER: HEAD OFFICE
SUPERVISOR/MANAGER TITLE: INTERNAL AUDIT, & COMPLIANCE MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: INTERNAL AUDIT & COMPLIANCE
Job Summary: Description of the purpose of the job
Review, evaluate and contribute to the improved effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes and perform Technical audit assignments as directed by the supervisor
Key responsibilities:
Brief description of duties or the responsibilities for the job
• Prepare and effectively implement audit plans and programs in support of company goals.
Critical review of the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and recommending necessary improvements.
• Carry out special audit investigations in the Company as assigned.
• Coordinate the audit of value for money for projects and assignments undertaken by the Company.
• Provide support to the preparation and realization of the audit plans and preparation/presentation of audit reports.
• Oversee the respective conducted audits to conclusive resolution and accountability of matters of attention.
• Develop and implement an appropriate compliance monitoring framework to ensure compliance with internal policies, laws and regulations by the Business Units to enable them achieve compliance in their processes.
• Identify compliance gaps and ensure timely and effective communication to the relevant business process owners.
• Institute an appropriate reporting mechanism and follow up of corrective actions to be taken to ensure their effective execution.
• Evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of operations and promoting continuous improvement, Assess compliance with the set policies, procedures, standards, technical specifications as well as best practices
• Review and analyze Internal System Audit procedures and associated risks and suggest mitigation measures for risks identified;
• Ascertain extent to which process goals and objectives have been established and conform to those of UEGCL.
• Review processes to ascertain extent to which results are consistent with goals and objectives and are performed as intendedPrepare timely, clear, and well-written reports of audit results to Supervisor.
• Advising and influencing senior management to take appropriate steps to strengthen the governance, risk management and internal control Environment.
• Coordinate external audits and follow up on implementation of recommendations with relevant stakeholders
Reporting Relationship;
Supervisor: Audit & Compliance Manager
Contacts/Liaise with the following offices:
Internally
• All staff
Externally
• UEGCL stakeholders
Education and Professional Requirements: ,
The minimum education level required to perform this job.
• An upper second Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Proficiency in Auditing and Compliance Management
• Part qualification in accounting with relevant professional body such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA is an added advantage
• Member of relevant professional bodies is added advantage
Related Job Experience:
The Experience required to perform this job.
• 3 years’ experience working on relevant Technical engagements and related projects with ability to demonstrate quality assurance acumen and demonstrable ability to lead engagements
Additional Skills/Competences:
In addition to the experience and educational requirements listed above
• Analytical, testing and sampling skills
• Professionalism
• Knowledge of Audit Strategy.
• Knowledge of Audit Methodology and scope:
• Understanding Risk, Control and Governance
• Management of Audits skills
• Excellent Reporting skills
• Computer & IT competencies
• Articulate communicator and excellent report writing
Interested persons with requisite qualifications are invited to address their applications with copies of certified academic documents, professional qualifications and detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating two referees and their full addresses to:
The Chief Human Resource Officer
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited
Block C, Plot 6-9, Victoria Office Park, Okot Close, Bukoto PO Box 75831, Kampala.
Applications should be submitted electronically as one attachment only in portable documents format (pdf) indicating the position applied for in the subject line to email address:
jobs@uegcl.go.ug
Please note:
a) Only on-line applications will be considered.
b) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
c) Shortlisted candidates wil be required to present original copies of certified academic documents during interviews.
d) Applications without authentic academic transcripts will not be considered.
UEGCL offers equal opportunities for both male and female applicants.
The deadline for submission of applications is Monday 3rd April 2023