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Senior Internal Auditor – Engineering Services

Mission & Objectives

To conduct audits of engineering operations, including project management, asset management, and maintenance activities, to assess compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable technical standards.

The position is responsible for identifying engineering-related risks, evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, and providing practical and actionable recommendations aimed at improving operational efficiency, governance, compliance, and safety across engineering activities.

Job Purpose & Impact

The Internal Auditor – Engineering Services contributes to strengthening governance and compliance within engineering operations by promoting safety, reliability, efficiency, and effective execution of technical processes and projects.

The role identifies and supports the mitigation of risks associated with engineering operations and infrastructure, while also contributing to the development of junior team members through effective supervision, coaching, and mentorship, thereby enhancing the overall capacity of the Internal Audit function.

Working Environment

• Both Office and field-based environment with regular interaction with system owners, process owners and other organizational stakeholders.
• This role requires access to the distribution network infrastructure, systems, control centres and operational locations for purposes of conducting audit procedures.
• Requires travel to different organizational locations or duty areas as necessary to undertake audit assignments.
• Requires continuous professional development to remain abreast of emerging technologies, engineering and professional auditing practices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Conduct audits covering engineering projects, safety, engineering processes, and maintenance activities.
2. Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, technical procedures, and safety measures within engineering operations.
3. Identify and assess risks associated with engineering operations, including technical, safety, and operational risks.
4. Recommend appropriate corrective actions to address identified risks and follow up on their implementation.
5. Assess and promote compliance with engineering-related internal policies, regulatory requirements, technical standards, and applicable industry standards.
6. Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of technical workflows, processes, and operational practices.
7. Supervise, guide, and support Graduate Trainees during engineering-related audit assignments.
8. Provide training, coaching, mentorship, and constructive feedback to junior team members to enhance their professional and technical capabilities.
9. Prepare comprehensive audit reports that clearly present findings, associated risks, and practical recommendations for process and operational improvement.
10. Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized records of audit work performed in accordance with applicable audit requirements.
11. Identify opportunities for improvement within engineering processes and recommend appropriate best practices to enhance operational performance.
12. Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and efficiency in technical and engineering operations.

Eligibility & Requirements

Qualifications, experience, and skills needed for this role.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Professional certification or progress towards obtaining a relevant certification/membership such as Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE), Project Management, or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in engineering operations, project management, or technical auditing.
• Demonstrable knowledge of asset management, project management, maintenance processes, and applicable engineering standards.
• Experience in auditing or risk assessment within the utility or energy sector is an added advantage.

Required Competencies

• Strong understanding of engineering operations, project management, and asset maintenance practices.
• Good knowledge of safety standards, technical procedures, protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to analyse technical data, processes, and operational information to identify risks, control weaknesses, and inefficiencies.
• Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in audit reporting and engagement with stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate and explain technical audit findings effectively to non technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, and mentor junior team members effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to promote teamwork, cohesion, and productivity.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to ethical practices.
• Ability to adapt effectively to changing audit requirements and evolving engineering practices.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying abreast of emerging industry trends, technical developments, and applicable standards.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise audit observations and reports.
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder-engagement skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of an audit team.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks and deliver within agreed timelines.
• High level of integrity, professional ethics and confidentiality.
• Willingness and ability to continuously learn and adapt to emerging technologies.
• Objectivity, professional scepticism and sound judgement in carrying out audit assignments.

• Conduct audits covering engineering projects, safety, engineering processes, and maintenance activities.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, technical procedures, and safety measures within engineering operations.
• Identify and assess risks associated with engineering operations, including technical, safety, and operational risks.
• Recommend appropriate corrective actions to address identified risks and follow up on their implementation.
• Assess and promote compliance with engineering-related internal policies, regulatory requirements, technical standards, and applicable industry standards.
• Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of technical workflows, processes, and operational practices.
• Supervise, guide, and support Graduate Trainees during engineering-related audit assignments.
• Provide training, coaching, mentorship, and constructive feedback to junior team members to enhance their professional and technical capabilities.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports that clearly present findings, associated risks, and practical recommendations for process and operational improvement.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized records of audit work performed in accordance with applicable audit requirements.
• Identify opportunities for improvement within engineering processes and recommend appropriate best practices to enhance operational performance.
• Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and efficiency in technical and engineering operations.

• Strong understanding of engineering operations, project management, and asset maintenance practices.
• Good knowledge of safety standards, technical procedures, protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to analyse technical data, processes, and operational information to identify risks, control weaknesses, and inefficiencies.
• Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in audit reporting and engagement with stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate and explain technical audit findings effectively to non technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, and mentor junior team members effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to promote teamwork, cohesion, and productivity.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to ethical practices.
• Ability to adapt effectively to changing audit requirements and evolving engineering practices.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying abreast of emerging industry trends, technical developments, and applicable standards.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of an audit team.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks and deliver within agreed timelines.
• Objectivity, professional scepticism and sound judgement in carrying out audit assignments.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Professional certification or progress towards obtaining a relevant certification/membership such as Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE), Project Management, or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
• Demonstrable knowledge of asset management, project management, maintenance processes, and applicable engineering standards.
• Experience in auditing or risk assessment within the utility or energy sector is an added advantage.