Internal Audit Manager Job Vacancy at Uganda Telecom

Job Title: Internal Audit Manager

Reports to : Head of Audit & Risk Management

The successful candidates will demonstrate:

    Strong Interpersonal skills
    Organisations skills
    Excellent communication skills
    High integrity
    Strong analytical skills
    Strong relationship building skills
    Proven report writing skills

JOB PURPOSE

    To provide managerial audit inputs in achieving the Uganda Telecom business strategy that will create and deliver shareholder value.
    To direct the management of operations in Audit  within the framework of an agreed business strategy, to objectively and independently evaluate operations in meeting  targets for return on investment, profitability and customer satisfaction

Applicants must have:

    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, business administration or related field from a recognised university
    A relevant professional qualification e.g. CIA, ACCA, CPA, CISA or equivalent
    A minimum of 6 year’s audit/accounting  experience in a large organisation or audit firm, 3 of which should be in a senior management position
    Membership to a relevant professional body e.g. IIA, ICPAU or equivalent

Duties and Responsibilities:

    Leading a team of audit experts in implementing the Uganda Telecom strategy within a framework agreed by the Head of  Audit and Risk Management
    Developing and maintaining a comprehensive, flexible annual audit plan, in line with company core strategy, values and objectives, for approval by the Head of Audit and risk Management
    Building quality Audit processes in line with international auditing standards and code of conduct and direct its technical and administrative functions in line with business strategy and ensure operational effectiveness on a day-to-day basis.
    Leading a team of audit experts in evaluating company operating, management, and financial systems/processes, both automated and manual.
    Examining the effectiveness of all levels of management in their stewardship and accountability of company resources and their compliance with established policies and procedures.
    Reporting significant issues on the results of audit examinations, on a timely basis, including recommendations for improvement to the Head of Audit and Risk management, and appropriate levels of management.
    Making recommendations designed to improve controls, achieve company objectives, safeguard company resources, achieve implementation of best practices, promote company growth, and ensure compliance with statutory obligations and company policies.
    Explaining Uganda Telecom’s audit strategy to key stakeholders and ensuring that it drives operational staff.
    Appraising the adequacy of the action taken by operating staff to correct reported deficient conditions.
    Conducting special examinations at the request of the Head of Audit and Risk management
    Submitting reports to the Head of Audit and Risk management on a timely basis
    Obtaining, maintaining and developing/training an audit staff capable of accomplishing the internal auditing function.
    Appraising internal audit staff and providing counsel on their performance and professional development.
    Using relevant metrics and measures to routinely monitor audit progress against targets and take appropriate action to ensure that all targets are met or exceeded.






 How to Apply:
Applications from suitably qualified candidates should be submitted to:
The Chief Human Resources & Administration Officer
Uganda Telecom
Telephone House
P.O Box 7171
Kampala. Or  recruitment@utl.co.ug


Deadline: 28/06/2013