PRINCIPAL INTERNAL AUDITOR
Full time @Gulu University posted 7 days ago in Administration Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 27954
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Career Level Officer
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Experience 3 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Administration
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
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Job Type Full time
Job Description
PRINCIPAL INTERNAL AUDITOR
POSITION: PRINCIPAL INTERNAL AUDITOR
REPORTS TO: DEPUTY CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR
SALARY SCALE: PU5
RESPONSIBLE FOR: SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR
JOB PURPOSE
To provide professional and technical support to the Chief Internal Auditor in planning and executing internal audits and providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services that strengthen governance, risk management and internal control processes across the University.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Develops audit plans and frameworks for conducting audit assignments across various technical areas.
ii. Prepares audit programs for audit assignments
iii. Coordinates planning and audit assignments
iv. Evaluates changes and modifications to systems or internal controls
v. Leads teams in holding entry and exit meetings for various assignments
vi. Reviews risks and control framework
vii. Reviews and issues audit reports for assignments conducted
viii. Assists in preparing annual work plans and financial budgets for the Office of the Internal Audit and in their implementation.
ix. Performs any other duties assigned from time to time.
KEY OUTPUTS
i. Audit plans and frameworks for conducting audit assignments across various technical areas developed.
ii. Audit programs for audit assignments prepared.
iii. Planning and audit assignments coordinated
iv. Changes and modifications to systems or internal controls evaluated.
v. Teams led in holding entry and exit meetings for various assignments
vi. Risks and control framework reviewed.
vii. Audit reports for assignments conducted reviewed and issued.
viii. Assistance provided in preparing annual work plans and financial budgets.
ix. Any other duties assigned from time to time performed.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
The applicant must possess the following:
i. A Master of Business Administration with Accounting or Master of Science in Accounting and Finance or related field from a recognized higher education institution.
ii. An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration (Accounting), Business Studies or related field from a recognized higher education institution.
iii. Full qualification in CIA, CPA, or ACCA from a higher education institution is an added advantage.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
i. Computer literacy with a strong working knowledge of financial systems, spreadsheets, audit management tools, and electronic records is desirable
ii. Risk-based auditing
iii. Internal Controls
iv. Analytical capabilities
v. Ability to work in a team
vi. Concern for Quality
vii. Report Writing Skills.
WORK EXPERIENCE
A minimum of six (6) years of work experience in a financial management position, three (3) of which should be at the level of Senior Internal Auditor or equivalent, in a public or reputable organization.
AGE LIMIT
The applicant must be fifty-five (55) years old or below at the time of application.
TENURE OF APPOINTMENT
The appointment shall be on permanent terms upon successful completion of a probationary period of 6 (six) months (where applicable).
Mode of Application
Suitably qualified and interested persons should submit six (6) hard copies of the application consisting of the following:
- Letter expressing interest in the job;
- Recent passport-size photographs attached to each copy of the application;
- A detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae signed and dated by the applicant;
- Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates.
- Copies of relevant appointment letter(s) (where applicable).
- Copies of National Identity Card and any other relevant identification document;
- Reference letters from three (3) referees who should be advised to send their reference letters under confidential cover, in hard copy.
- Sealed applications with the position applied for indicated on the top right corner of the envelope and reference letters should reach the address below not later than 5:00 pm on 13th October, 2026.
The University Secretary
Gulu University
P.O Box 166, Gulu
Please Note
I. Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
II. Applicants who do not have National Identity Cards, or whose names and dates of birth on the National Identity Cards are inconsistent with the names and dates of birth on the other required documents, will not be shortlisted.
III. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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