Background

UNOC now invites applications from persons interested to develop their career with a dynamic and results-oriented Company to occupy the following positions: Please note that successful candidates MUST be willing and ready to work in any UNOC’s office location.

DEPARTMENT

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE

JOB TITLE

CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR – (1 VACANCY)

REPORTS TO

BOARD AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE, AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

JOB PURPOSE

PROVIDE STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE TO THE OVERALL INTERNAL AUDIT FUNCTION, WITH A VIEW OF ASSESSING THE ADEQUACY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF INTERNAL CONTROLS, RISK MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE PROCESSES OF THE COMPANY, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Spearhead the formulation and review of internal audit policy and procedures manual, and an internal audit charter for the company.
• Develop annual risk-based audit plans and ensure efficient and effective execution.
• Prepare budgets for the department and monitor their implementation.
• Provide high level technical support and coordinate internal audit activities and operations.
• Prepare periodic reports to the Board Audit & Risk Committee on progress of the annual audit plan and share key findings and areas of improvement with Management.
• Prepare statutory quarterly audit reports to the Office of the Internal Auditor General
• Consistently assess the adequacy and effectiveness of key internal systems and controls of the company, provide assurance on the integrity of financial systems, and advise on areas of improvement.
• Provide guidance on governance issues relating to internal auditing
• Identify capacity building needs and propose capacity development programs for the staff in the department.
• Implementation and monitoring of internal audit budgets; and evaluating overall budgetary controls of the company, and the integrity of financial systems.
• Coordinate external audits.
• Supervise, appraise and guide staff in the Internal Audit Unit.
• Any other duties assigned by the Audit &Risk Committee of the Board and CEO

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in either Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Actuarial Science or other relevant degree from a recognised academic Institution.
• Master’s degree in either Finance or Business Administration, majoring in accounting or any other relevant master’s degree.
• A Minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant working experience, six (6) of which attained at a Supervisory/Management level in Auditing from a reputable and busy corporate organization/company.
• Must be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU).
• Must be a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Skills and Competencies

• Good knowledge of Oil & Gas Operations is an added advantage.
• Exceptionally strong analytical skills, having the ability to analyse, refine, summarize, and clearly present data and information.
• Strategic and tactical thinking ability.
• High degree of professionalism and maintenance of confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• High levels of integrity.
• Technology Proficient (excel, word, Visio, and demonstrable ability to learn new software)
• Strong communication and engagement skills.
• Strong negotiation and influencing capability.
• Demonstrable ability to lead and manage change.
• Excellent Stakeholder Management skills.
• High level of emotional intelligence

Additional Notes

UNOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any monies at any stage of the recruitment process.

• Spearhead the formulation and review of internal audit policy and procedures manual, and an internal audit charter for the company.
• Develop annual risk-based audit plans and ensure efficient and effective execution.
• Prepare budgets for the department and monitor their implementation.
• Provide high level technical support and coordinate internal audit activities and operations.
• Prepare periodic reports to the Board Audit & Risk Committee on progress of the annual audit plan and share key findings and areas of improvement with Management.
• Prepare statutory quarterly audit reports to the Office of the Internal Auditor General
• Consistently assess the adequacy and effectiveness of key internal systems and controls of the company, provide assurance on the integrity of financial systems, and advise on areas of improvement.
• Provide guidance on governance issues relating to internal auditing
• Identify capacity building needs and propose capacity development programs for the staff in the department.
• Implementation and monitoring of internal audit budgets; and evaluating overall budgetary controls of the company, and the integrity of financial systems.
• Coordinate external audits.
• Supervise, appraise and guide staff in the Internal Audit Unit.
• Any other duties assigned by the Audit &Risk Committee of the Board and CEO

• Good knowledge of Oil & Gas Operations is an added advantage.
• Exceptionally strong analytical skills, having the ability to analyse, refine, summarize, and clearly present data and information.
• Strategic and tactical thinking ability.
• High degree of professionalism and maintenance of confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• High levels of integrity.
• Technology Proficient (excel, word, Visio, and demonstrable ability to learn new software)
• Strong communication and engagement skills.
• Strong negotiation and influencing capability.
• Demonstrable ability to lead and manage change.
• Excellent Stakeholder Management skills.
• High level of emotional intelligence

• Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in either Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Actuarial Science or other relevant degree from a recognised academic Institution.
• Master’s degree in either Finance or Business Administration, majoring in accounting or any other relevant master’s degree.
• A Minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant working experience, six (6) of which attained at a Supervisory/Management level in Auditing from a reputable and busy corporate organization/company.
• Must be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU).
• Must be a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.