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Post Title: Chief
internal auditor
Organisation: Uganda
development Bank limited
Location: KAMPALA
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To assist the board and management of Uganda Development
Bank Ltd in the accomplishment of their objectives through independent and objective
assurances and consulting activities designed to evaluate and improve the
governance, risk management and control processes.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Strategic Contribution:
• Strategic focus and Considerable experience in order to
lead teams that undertake strategic level tasks ,assignments and projects
• Continually assess both internal and external factors that
influence the risk profile.
• Based on the risks, determine in conjunction with key
internal stakeholders the audit coverage, resources required and budget for the
team.
• Accountable for the audit coverage required to provide
assurance on key risks in UDBL and contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness
of assurance on key risks.
• Continually monitor the internal and external environment
for changes in risk profile and recommend changes to ensure the required level
of assurance over key strategic and other risks.
People
• Demonstrate influential leadership within the internal
Audit Department
• Evaluates the performance of their designated audit team
as well as staff undertaking audit activities within the bank
• Establish relationships that facilitate effective engagement
with senior levels of management and executive without compromising independence,
objectivity and ethics in any way.
• The ability to manage conflict effectively
• Identify and maximize on key strengths within the team to
maximize output.
• Identify and demonstrate effort in managing areas
requiring improvement.
Understanding the
Business Environment
• A sound level of business understanding of Uganda
Development Bank Ltd is essential to integrate customer needs and business requirements,
including supporting business processes.
• Understanding of internal Financial Controls, IT general
and system controls, emerging risks and threats. Awareness of external
environment with regards all factors that may materially affect the business of
Uganda Development Bank.
• Build and maintain appropriate relationships with
management and other key stakeholders and includes regular portfolio meetings
to maintain up-to-date knowledge of the portfolio and risk profile of the bank.
• Utilize multiple inputs to build portfolio knowledge,
including data analytics, review of management information, systems documentation,
and research. (e.g. BIS website).
Being risk focused
• Be able to differentiate between what is important and
what is not while carrying out all assignments.
• Taking some risks/aggressively applying the based
concepts.
• Understanding of Credit Risk, operational Risk, financial
risk and all risks incorporated in the Enterprise Wide Risk Management
Framework.
• On-going review of risk assessment, scanning the
environment for emerging risks and threats.
• Proactive response to change in the risk profile.
Efficient and
effective service delivery
• Timely, relevant and purpose driven results.
• Communicating the key issues with impact.
• Issue tracking-follow-up, reporting and escalation where
necessary.
• Validation of remedial actions prior to closing off
outstanding issues.
COMPETENCIES
• Ability to acquire & apply knowledge skills.
• Specialist skills where required.
• Ability to manage risk based audits of varying levels of
complexity
• Leading assignments of a dynamic & complex nature.
• Exercise sound judgment & decision making.
• Display professional conduct & integrity at all times.
• The ability to persuade & influence people & key stakeholders.
• Upholding the highest levels of professionalism both from
a business and internal Audit perspective.
PERSON
SPECIFICATIONS:
• At least 8 years relevant work experience in a financial
institution, with 5 years at a managerial level.
• A Bachelor’s degree in any business field
• Relevant professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIA
is a must
• Membership to at least one international or local
professional body in Accountancy or Auditing.
• Membership to the institute of internal Auditors
Application
Procedures:
If you have meet our requirements and you desire to join our
team, please send your application, detailed curriculum vitae and copies of all
academic certificate to reach us by close of business on Friday 5th July 2013
and addressed to:
AG. Director Human Resource & Administration
Uganda Development Bank Ltd
Plot 6 Nakasero Road,
Rwenzori Towers,
First Floor,
Wing B, KAMPALA
Tel: 256-414-355530
Fax: 256-414-355556
NOTE: Only short listed candidates will be contacted
