Internal Auditor Jobs at Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda

Job Title: INTERNAL AUDITOR, Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda, About: The Insurance

Regulatory Authority of Uganda is seeking for suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following vacancies

POSITION: INTERNAL AUDITOR Reports to: Board Audit Committee

Purpose of the job:

To oversee the audit function by ensuring that internal controls are adhered to and audit activities are directed proportionately toward areas of exposure to risk, and toward increasing efficiency, economy and effectiveness of operations by following a systematic methodology to monitor and analyze the institutional performance,

Specific Tasks:

1.     Provide strategic direction, audit planning, manage and execute the Internal Audit Activity, coordinate specific processes to support the implementation and execution of the Audit Plan.
2.     Carry out risk-based internal audits in accordance with the annual audit plan
3.     Monitor compliance with statutory requirements, laws and regulations which could have a significant impact on operations of the IRA.
4.     Review compliance with guidelines for ethical business conduct.
5.     Monitor compliance with IRA’s internal controls, accounting policies and procedures and operating systems;
6.     Review the reliability and integrity of financial information and the means used to identify, measure, present, disclose, classify and report such information.
7.     Review operations and programs to ascertain whether reported results are consistent with established objectives, goals and targets; and whether the operations or programs are being carried out as planned.
8.     Monitor corrective action on results of audit examinations, audit opinions formed, and the recommendations made; evaluate any plans or actions taken to correct reported conditions for satisfactory disposition of audit findings.
9.     Communicate results of internal audit to stakeholders; reporting whether appropriate action has been taken on significant audit findings.
10.     Carry out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Requirement:

•     A relevant degree from a recognised University and an Accounting Professional Qualification such as: ACCA or CPA, CIMA, or its equivalent.
•     Not less than 5 years in a similar job in a reputable organisation

Personal attributes and competence: Good communication skills, Strong interpersonal skills

Experience: 5 years
How to apply:

    Period of Contract: 5 years renewable.
    Remuneration: Attractive

    Hand-written applications clearly marked “Job Application” with current Curriculum Vitae together with:
    copies of academic transcripts, certificates and testimonials;
    three referees who can testify to the applicant’s abilities, working experience and integrity; and
    a daytime telephone contact,

should be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer at the above address . Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 22/03/2013