1. Job Purpose

The Internal Auditor will provide independent, objective assurance and advisory services aimed at strengthening the company's governance, risk management, and internal control processes. The role ensures compliance with regulatory frameworks, identifies control gaps, investigates irregularities, and provides actionable recommendations to enhance financial integrity, operational efficiency, and organizational accountability.

2. Key Responsibilities

Conduct independent and objective audits of financial, operational, and compliance processes across the company.

Review internal controls, risk management practices, and governance frameworks to ensure adequacy and effectiveness.

Investigate incidents of fraud, misuse of funds, or operational weaknesses, and recommend corrective measures.

Assess compliance with the National Payment Systems Act, Data Protection & Privacy Act, and Bank of Uganda guidelines.

Prepare detailed internal audit reports with findings, recommendations, and follow-up action plans.

Support management and the board in strengthening accountability, transparency, and corporate governance.

Conduct periodic risk-based audits of high-priority areas such as accounts, revenue cycles, IT systems, and procurement.

3. Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

At least 5 years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk management, or compliance (preferably within fintech, banking, or telecom).

Fully certified CPA(U) or ACCA member. NO PAYMENT SERVICES

Strong knowledge of risk management, internal controls, and audit methodologies.

Excellent report-writing, communication, and analytical skills.

High level of integrity, independence, and sound judgment.

4. Required Skills

Strong knowledge of risk management, internal controls & audit methodologies

Excellent report-writing, analytical & communication skills

High integrity, independence & sound judgment

Ability to detect fraud, assess compliance, and recommend improvements

• Conduct independent and objective audits of financial, operational, and compliance processes across the company.
• Review internal controls, risk management practices, and governance frameworks to ensure adequacy and effectiveness.
• Investigate incidents of fraud, misuse of funds, or operational weaknesses, and recommend corrective measures.
• Assess compliance with the National Payment Systems Act, Data Protection & Privacy Act, and Bank of Uganda guidelines.
• Prepare detailed internal audit reports with findings, recommendations, and follow-up action plans.
• Support management and the board in strengthening accountability, transparency, and corporate governance.
• Conduct periodic risk-based audits of high-priority areas such as accounts, revenue cycles, IT systems, and procurement.

• Strong knowledge of risk management, internal controls & audit methodologies
• Excellent report-writing, analytical & communication skills
• High integrity, independence & sound judgment
• Ability to detect fraud, assess compliance, and recommend improvements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk management, or compliance (preferably within fintech, banking, or telecom).
• Fully certified CPA(U) or ACCA member. NO PAYMENT SERVICES
• Strong knowledge of risk management, internal controls, and audit methodologies.
• Excellent report-writing, communication, and analytical skills.
• High level of integrity, independence, and sound judgment.