Senior Officer, Internal Audit

Arua, Northern Region, Uganda | Full-time

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Senior Officer Internal Audit
JOB PURPOSE:

S/he will work with the deputy Audit Manager to perform assurance reviews of all branches in the country to ensure adherence to the organization’s policies, procedures, and guidelines. All this is to be done in consideration of Gender Equality & Social Inclusion as a crucial aspect of our work.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop appropriate risk assessments to be used in the process of identifying risks within the various auditable branches as per the annual audit plan.
  • Develop appropriate audit tests aimed at addressing identifiable risks and achieving the desired audit objectives to provide assurance that risks are effectively managed or mitigated.
  • Evaluate the integrity of systems and procedures of the organization in line with various policies and operating guidelines.
  • Prepare clear and concise audit reports on audit findings for discussion with line managers and the Audit Manager before final reports are issued for corrective action.
  • Follow up on all issues arising from audits undertaken and ensure management corrective action with the agreed recommendations within the relevant time frame.
  • Uphold, promote, follow and apply the vision, mission, core values and policies of BRAC, including an effective safeguarding policy;                                                       

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • Bachelor’s degree in professional qualification such as CIA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent is an   added advantage, Membership with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Uganda is an added advantage,
  • 3+ years' experience in internal audit from a reputable organization, preferably in the NGO setting

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of audit processes, fraud guidelines and organizational policies and procedures, Skills in finance, accounting, audit and risk management, Professionalism, ethics and integrity, Ability to work in a team, Interpersonal skills and networking, Computer literacy, ability to prepare high-quality, evidence-based audit reports and practical recommendations that clearly communicate audit findings, root causes, risks and proposed corrective actions, experience in fraud risk assessment, fraud detection/prevention and investigations as an added advantage.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Fixed Term Contract

SALARY: Negotiable

LOCATION: Uganda – Arua, West Nile

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should send their Application to; https://bracinternational.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0ztjp?source=

Application deadline will be September 16, 2026. Only complete applications will be accepted, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

NOTE: BRAC Uganda doesn’t charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process from the applicants. Should you have any doubts about the authenticity of any communication purportedly on behalf of BRAC Uganda please send us an email before taking any further action in relation to the issue at hand.

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation - regardless of age, race, religion, gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure include extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records to fully ensure safeguarding.

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer