Deadline of this Job: 19 December 2022
JOB DETAILS:
Job Grade : OAG-10
Job Reference : ADM/56/136/01 Vol.7 [06/22]
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
Conduct Specialized Value for Money Audits in Government Ministries, Departments, Agencies and Projects and Public sector organizations' processes, procedures and systems to evaluate cost effectiveness, risk management, governance and internal controls, to establish Value For Money and public accountability and responsiveness to service delivery so as to ensure adherence to government policies and procedures, national laws and standards to meet organizational strategic objectives and national governance standards.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Audit Planning and Execution
• Undertake risk profiling of public works projects across government Ministries, Agencies and Departments
• Participate in the development of audit activity work plans, audit programs, audit plans and approaches for execution of all assigned Specialized Value for Money audits.
• Review documentation availed during the audit execution
• Undertake physical inspection of works, measurement of physical works, on civil engineering projects
• Prepare complete audit working files and evidence files with all required documentation
2. Prepare Audit reports
• Prepare the draft audit findings and respective proposed corrective and preventative actions for audits carried out.
• Prepare draft management letters that meet the requirements of the OAG and International Standards.
3. Carry out Audit Verifications
• Carryout audit verifications on responses issued by auditees
• Prepare detailed draft audit verification reports
• Obtain sufficient and reliable information through inspection, observation, inquiries, and confirmation to provide a reasonable basis for an opinion/conclusion regarding the activity or organisation under examination.
• Perform audit tests on the various components like expenditure, procurement, and revenue flows from government projects and programs in the respective field of audit. Assist in the development of verification schedules with the audited institutions.
4. Participate in Entry and Exit Meetings
• Attend entry and exit meetings for audit investigations.
• Document management responses, resolutions and minutes from entry and exit meetings.
5. Participate in Office Activities
• Participate in the preparation of terms of reference for outsourced audits
• Participate in the internal risk assessments process in the organisation.
• Participate in the setting organizational standards forum.
• Under take any assigned or delegated activities by the Supervisor in relation to the audits.
6. Support to Oversight Committees of Parliament
• Participate in preparing audit briefs on audits reports issued.
• Support the Senior Specialist in providing guidance to the Parliament Oversight Committees during the discussion of the audit reports issued.
• Attend and document parliamentary hearings for oversight committees and take minutes in regard to discussion of completed audit reports
7. Performance Management for the Specialist Auditor
• Participate in development of individual performance plans for assigned audits.
• Ensure strict adherence to OAG performance standards.
• Implement the approved performance audit plan for every year.
• Complete appraisals for all assigned audits and tasks in the performance plan every year.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
• Gant Chart and activity work plan for audits assigned prepared.
• Timely and quality draft audit plans prepared and submitted to the Senior Specialist.
• Timely draft management letters/reports submitted to the Senior Specialist.
• Draft verification reports submitted to the Senior Specialist.
• Audit working papers and evidence files prepared/reviewed.
• Minutes of entry and exit meetings prepared on file.
• Minutes of Parliament Oversight Committee meetings prepared.
• Appraisal forms completed and submitted to the Senior Specialist.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Qualifications:
• Applicants should be Ugandans aged 30 years and below, holding a Bachelors (Hons)
• degree in Quantity Surveying or related qualification from a recognized University or Institution of higher learning.
Experience:
• Three years years relevant working experience in a public or other reputable organisation/firms.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
KNOWLEDGE
• Local legislation and regulatory framework governing the OAG Definitions in professional standards, codes, legislation guides and regulations
• The value and benefit of supreme audit institutions - making a difference to the lives of citizens
• Principles of transparency and accountability
SKILLS and ATTRIBUTES:
• Digital Literacy skills
• Effective Communication skills
• Integrity
• Independent
• Professional
• Linguistic Analytical Ability
• Problem Solving Analytical Ability
• Logical Analytical Ability
• Energetic
• Perseverance
• Confidentiality
• Team Player
Deadline of this Job: 19 December 2022
JOB DETAILS:
Job Grade : OAG-10
Job Reference : ADM/56/136/01 Vol.7 [05/22]
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
Conduct Specialized Value for Money Audits in Government Ministries, Departments, Agencies, Projects and Public sector organizations' processes, procedures and systems to evaluate cost effectiveness, risk management, governance and internal controls, to establish Value For Money and public accountability and responsiveness to service delivery so as to ensure adherence to government policies and procedures, national laws and standards to meet organizational strategic objectives and national governance standards.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Audit Planning and Execution
• Undertake risk profiling of public works infrastructure projects across Government Ministries, Departments, Agencies and Programmes
• Participate in the development of audit activity work plans, audit programs, audit plans and approaches for execution of all assigned Specialized Value for Money audits.
• Review documentation availed during the audit execution
• Undertake physical inspection of works, measurement of physical works, field tests and
• collection of material samples for laboratory testing on civil engineering projects
• Prepare complete audit working files and evidence files with all required documentation Assess and evaluate financial risk, internal control risks and accounting transactions
• processes, related to public entities.
• Undertake risk assessment, analysis and propose mitigation measures through an
• understanding of the entity and its environment.
2. Prepare Audit reports
• Prepare the draft audit findings and respective proposed corrective and preventative actions for audits carried out.
• Prepare draft management letters/reports that meet the requirements of the OAG and International Standards.
3. Carry out Audit Verifications
• Carryout audit verifications on responses issued by auditees
• Prepare detailed draft audit verification reports
• Obtain sufficient and reliable information through inspection, observation, inquiries, and confirmation to provide a reasonable basis for an opinion regarding the activity or organisation under examination.
• Perform audit tests on the various components like expenditure, procurement, and revenue flows from government projects and programs in the respective field of audit.
• Assist in the development of verification schedules with the audited institutions.
4. Participate in Entry and Exit Meetings
• Attend entry and exit meetings for audit investigations.
• Document management responses, resolutions and minutes from entry and exit meetings.
5. Participate in Office Activities
• Participate in the preparation of terms of reference for outsourced audits
• Participate in the internal risk assessments process in the organisation.
• Under take any assigned or delegated activities by the Supervisor in relation to the audits.
6. Support to Oversight Committees of Parliament
• Participate in preparing audit briefs on audits reports issued.
• Support the Senior Specialist in providing guidance to the Parliament Oversight
• Committees during the discussion of the audit reports issued.
• Attend and document parliamentary hearings for oversight committees and take minutes in regard to discussion of completed audit reports
7. Performance Management for the Specialist Auditor
• Ensure strict adherence to OAG performance standards.
• Participate in development of individual performance plans for assigned audits.
• Implement the approved performance audit plan for every year.
• Complete appraisals for all assigned audits and tasks in the performance plan every year.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
• Gant Chart and activity work plan for audits assigned prepared.
• Timely and quality draft audit plans prepared and submitted to the Senior Specialist.
• Timely draft management letters/reports submitted to the Senior Specialist.
• Draft verification reports submitted to the Senior Specialist.
• Audit working papers and evidence files prepared/reviewed.
• Minutes of entry and exit meetings prepared on file.
• Minutes of Parliament Oversight Committee meetings prepared.
• Appraisal forms completed and submitted to the Senior Specialist
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Qualifications:
• Applicants should be Ugandans aged 30 years and below, holding a Bachelors (Hons) degree in Civil Engineering or related qualification from a recognized University or Institution of higher learning.
Experience:
• Three years relevant working experience in a a public or other reputable organisation/firms.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
KNOWLEDGE
• Local legislation and regulatory framework governing the OAG
• Definitions in professional standards, codes, legislation guides and regulations
• The value and benefit of supreme audit institutions making a difference to the lives of citizens
• Principles of transparency and accountability
SKILLS and ATTRIBUTES:
• Digital Literacy skills
• Effective Communication skills
• Linguistic Analytical Ability
• Problem Solving Analytical Ability
• Logical Analytical Ability
• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Integrity
• Independent
• Professional
• Energetic
• Perseverance
• Confidentiality
• Team Player
JOB DETAILS:
Job Grade : OAG-10
Job Reference : ADM/56/136/01 Vol.7 [05/22]
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
Conduct Specialized Value for Money Audits in Government Ministries, Departments, Agencies, Projects and Public sector organizations' processes, procedures and systems to evaluate cost effectiveness, risk management, governance and internal controls, to establish Value For Money and public accountability and responsiveness to service delivery so as to ensure adherence to government policies and procedures, national laws and standards to meet organizational strategic objectives and national governance standards.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Audit Planning and Execution
• Undertake risk profiling of public works infrastructure projects across Government Ministries, Departments, Agencies and Programmes
• Participate in the development of audit activity work plans, audit programs, audit plans and approaches for execution of all assigned Specialized Value for Money audits.
• Review documentation availed during the audit execution
• Undertake physical inspection of works, measurement of physical works, field tests and
• collection of material samples for laboratory testing on civil engineering projects
• Prepare complete audit working files and evidence files with all required documentation Assess and evaluate financial risk, internal control risks and accounting transactions
• processes, related to public entities.
• Undertake risk assessment, analysis and propose mitigation measures through an
• understanding of the entity and its environment.
2. Prepare Audit reports
• Prepare the draft audit findings and respective proposed corrective and preventative actions for audits carried out.
• Prepare draft management letters/reports that meet the requirements of the OAG and International Standards.
3. Carry out Audit Verifications
• Carryout audit verifications on responses issued by auditees
• Prepare detailed draft audit verification reports
• Obtain sufficient and reliable information through inspection, observation, inquiries, and confirmation to provide a reasonable basis for an opinion regarding the activity or organisation under examination.
• Perform audit tests on the various components like expenditure, procurement, and revenue flows from government projects and programs in the respective field of audit.
• Assist in the development of verification schedules with the audited institutions.
4. Participate in Entry and Exit Meetings
• Attend entry and exit meetings for audit investigations.
• Document management responses, resolutions and minutes from entry and exit meetings.
5. Participate in Office Activities
• Participate in the preparation of terms of reference for outsourced audits
• Participate in the internal risk assessments process in the organisation.
• Under take any assigned or delegated activities by the Supervisor in relation to the audits.
6. Support to Oversight Committees of Parliament
• Participate in preparing audit briefs on audits reports issued.
• Support the Senior Specialist in providing guidance to the Parliament Oversight
• Committees during the discussion of the audit reports issued.
• Attend and document parliamentary hearings for oversight committees and take minutes in regard to discussion of completed audit reports
7. Performance Management for the Specialist Auditor
• Ensure strict adherence to OAG performance standards.
• Participate in development of individual performance plans for assigned audits.
• Implement the approved performance audit plan for every year.
• Complete appraisals for all assigned audits and tasks in the performance plan every year.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
• Gant Chart and activity work plan for audits assigned prepared.
• Timely and quality draft audit plans prepared and submitted to the Senior Specialist.
• Timely draft management letters/reports submitted to the Senior Specialist.
• Draft verification reports submitted to the Senior Specialist.
• Audit working papers and evidence files prepared/reviewed.
• Minutes of entry and exit meetings prepared on file.
• Minutes of Parliament Oversight Committee meetings prepared.
• Appraisal forms completed and submitted to the Senior Specialist
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Qualifications:
• Applicants should be Ugandans aged 30 years and below, holding a Bachelors (Hons) degree in Civil Engineering or related qualification from a recognized University or Institution of higher learning.
Experience:
• Three years relevant working experience in a a public or other reputable organisation/firms.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
KNOWLEDGE
• Local legislation and regulatory framework governing the OAG
• Definitions in professional standards, codes, legislation guides and regulations
• The value and benefit of supreme audit institutions making a difference to the lives of citizens
• Principles of transparency and accountability
SKILLS and ATTRIBUTES:
• Digital Literacy skills
• Effective Communication skills
• Linguistic Analytical Ability
• Problem Solving Analytical Ability
• Logical Analytical Ability
• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Integrity
• Independent
• Professional
• Energetic
• Perseverance
• Confidentiality
• Team Player