BRAC is a global leader in creating large-scale opportunities for the poor. Founded in Bangladesh in 1972, it is now one of the world’s largest development organizations, touching the lives of an estimated 138 million people in 11 countries across Asia and Africa. For more information, please visit BRAC’s website, www.brac.net.

About the AIM Programme

In 2022, the Mastercard Foundation in partnership with BRAC International (BI) announced an initiative to create a positive and measurable impact for 1.2 million adolescent girls and young women and 9.5 million people across seven countries in East and West Africa, including Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Uganda.

There is mounting urgency to support adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) living in poverty, which has been further amplified by the global pandemic. Through this partnership, scalable economic development approaches will be delivered in communities to foster the agency and voice of AGYW. They will have the opportunity to fulfill their aspirations, achieve sustainable livelihoods, and engage in advocacy issues.

BRAC International is implementing an integrated and holistic model to address the various life cycles of a young woman living in poverty, ensuring she is able to transition safely from adolescence to adulthood. She will be equipped with the appropriate skills, tools, and access to finance to effectively exercise her agency and build a fulfilling and productive livelihood.

HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT (01 Position)

Location: Country Office – Kampala

JOB PURPOSE

He/She will ensure effective and efficient functioning of an independent internal audit department in Uganda.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement a risk-based annual audit plan aligned with BRAC Uganda’s priorities.
• Provide strategic leadership in strengthening governance, internal controls, and risk management frameworks at BRAC Uganda.
• Advise the Senior Management Team (SMT) on emerging risks and control gaps.
• Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and adoption of audit technologies and data analytics within the Internal Audit department.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and quality assurance of financial, operational, compliance, IT, and program audits as per the approved Annual Internal Audit Plan of BRAC Uganda.
• Review and approve audit scopes, programs, working papers, and final audit reports in the Audit system.
• Lead and coordinate fraud investigations, spot checks, and special assignment reviews as may be required by the Country Director.
• Ensure timely follow-up and tracking of audit recommendations and corrective action plans.
• Ensure preparation and submission of quarterly summarized reports and target and achievement reports to the Regional Head of Internal Audit, East Africa Cluster, and Country Director, BRAC Uganda.
• Submit timely investigation reports with clear findings, evidence, and recommended actions.
• Ensure timely submission of meeting minutes for the Internal Audit Review Management Committee meetings to the Regional Head of Internal Audit, East Africa Cluster, Country Director, BRAC Uganda, and relevant programme/department heads.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise the Internal Audit team at BRAC Uganda to build high performance and technical competence.
• Conduct performance evaluations, identify skills gaps, and implement capacity-building and training programs for the Internal Audit department at BRAC Uganda.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and professional growth within the internal Audit department.
• Ensure the internal Audit staff adhere to ethical standards, audit methodologies, and operational discipline.

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals on safeguarding implementation.
• Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Master’s degree in commerce/ business administration/ Related field. Accounting/ Management/ Business Studies or other Commerce Background from reputed university.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Technical & Professional Skills
• Leadership & Strategic Skills
• Governance & Stakeholder Engagement Skills
• Communication Skills
• Integrity & Professional Attributes

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

5+ years’ experience in audit-related managerial positions in renowned organizations, preferably in an NGO

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Contractual

This position is open to candidates who have the legal write to work in Uganda. Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.

SALARY: Negotiable

• Develop and implement a risk-based annual audit plan aligned with BRAC Uganda’s priorities.
• Provide strategic leadership in strengthening governance, internal controls, and risk management frameworks at BRAC Uganda.
• Advise the Senior Management Team (SMT) on emerging risks and control gaps.
• Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and adoption of audit technologies and data analytics within the Internal Audit department.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and quality assurance of financial, operational, compliance, IT, and program audits as per the approved Annual Internal Audit Plan of BRAC Uganda.
• Review and approve audit scopes, programs, working papers, and final audit reports in the Audit system.
• Lead and coordinate fraud investigations, spot checks, and special assignment reviews as may be required by the Country Director.
• Ensure timely follow-up and tracking of audit recommendations and corrective action plans.
• Ensure preparation and submission of quarterly summarized reports and target and achievement reports to the Regional Head of Internal Audit, East Africa Cluster, and Country Director, BRAC Uganda.
• Submit timely investigation reports with clear findings, evidence, and recommended actions.
• Ensure timely submission of meeting minutes for the Internal Audit Review Management Committee meetings to the Regional Head of Internal Audit, East Africa Cluster, Country Director, BRAC Uganda, and relevant programme/department heads.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise the Internal Audit team at BRAC Uganda to build high performance and technical competence.
• Conduct performance evaluations, identify skills gaps, and implement capacity-building and training programs for the Internal Audit department at BRAC Uganda.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and professional growth within the internal Audit department.
• Ensure the internal Audit staff adhere to ethical standards, audit methodologies, and operational discipline.
• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals on safeguarding implementation.
• Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

• Technical & Professional Skills
• Leadership & Strategic Skills
• Governance & Stakeholder Engagement Skills
• Communication Skills
• Integrity & Professional Attributes

• Master’s degree in commerce/ business administration/ Related field. Accounting/ Management/ Business Studies or other Commerce Background from reputed university.