Internal Auditor - Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB)

Job Title:    Internal Auditor
Organisation: Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Senior Internal Auditor

Deadline: 14th March, 2016


About US:
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) is established as a Statutory Body under the Uganda Registration Services Bureau Act Cap. 210, Laws of Uganda 2000 Edition. The Bureau is a key player in commercial and civil registrations that facilitate private sector development and vital statistics for national planning.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • The Internal Auditor will prepare or contribute to the preparation of work plans (including risk assessment) and audit programs for assurance and/or consulting engagements.
  • Conduct discussions of preliminary nature with heads of directorates or units audited.
  • Conduct segments of financial, operational and compliance audits.
  • The incumbent will obtain required information directly or indirectly through examination of records or interviews with staff.
  • Support the Director, Internal Audit team in reviewing management and final accounts and supporting schedules for truthfulness and fairness;
  • For the processes audited, review and evaluate the system of management controls and assess their adequacy and effectiveness and, where appropriate, draft potential recommendations for improvements.
  • Prepare working papers documenting adequately work performed.
  • The jobholder will draft segments of the reports and communications on the results of work performed, for review by Senior Internal Auditor.
  • Assess the reliability and effective use of internal controls and assist in reviewing Administrative procedures.
  • Offer technical and professional support to management in the development and implementation of governance and accountability framework;
  • Perform any other key responsibilities and duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Key Performance Indicators:
  • Annual Audit Plans implemented;
  • Compliance and value for money audits conducted and reported;
  • Physical verification of assets undertaken;
  • Post audit review carried out and reported;
  • Audit queries followed up and resolved;

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The Internal Auditor should hold an Honors Degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Accounting (or related field)
  • Part qualification in a professional certification in accounting or auditing such as CIA, CPA etc
  • Professional training in information systems auditing will be an added advantage.
  • One year of relevant experience in a reputable organization.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are invited to send their application letters indicating day time telephone contacts, postal and email addresses, or both and three reputable referees, with copies of certificates and testimonials to:

The Chairman, Board of Directors,
Uganda Registration Services Bureau,
Plot 5 George Street, Georgian House
(Formerly AMAMU House)
P.O. Box 6848 Kampala. Uganda

NB: The complete applications should be submitted to the Front Desk Officer at 5th floor and must be registered for. Please clearly indicate the position applied for on the left hand top corner of the envelope before submission.