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Internal AuditorExpiring Today!

Category

Auditing

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Kampala, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

10/25/2026
Expiring Today

Employer / Company

Agent Banking Company (ABC) logo
Agent Banking Company (ABC)
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Description (Public)

The Internal Auditor provides independent, objective assurance as ABC's third line of defence on the effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal controls, financial processes, regulatory compliance and operations. The role requires a self-starter who can manage their own work, exercise sound professional judgement and operate with minimal supervision, reporting to the Board Audit Committee and the CEO. This is a six-month fixed-term contract, renewable subject to performance and organisational requirements.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute risk-based internal audit plans for review and approval by the Board Audit Committee covering financial, operational, technology, regulatory, compliance and other key business risks
  • Conduct independent audits, reviews and investigations in accordance with the approved Internal Audit Charter and communicate findings, recommendations and updates clearly to Management and the Board Audit Committee
  • Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes and risk management frameworks
  • Follow up on audit findings and agreed management actions to ensure timely and effective resolution
  • Maintain an audit issues tracker and escalate overdue or inadequately addressed high-risk findings to Management and the Board Audit Committee
  • Identify emerging risks and control gaps and provide practical, value-adding recommendations
  • Support the Board Audit Committee with clear, timely and objective reporting on the control environment and key areas of risk
  • Maintain appropriate audit documentation and ensure work complies with relevant professional standards and ABC policies
  • Keep abreast of developments in financial services, payments, fintech, regulation, technology, fraud and internal audit practices
  • Undertake other assurance or advisory assignments as required by the Board Audit Committee or CEO

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
  • At least five (5) years' relevant internal audit, risk, assurance or related experience, preferably within financial services, banking, payments, fintech or another regulated environment
  • Professional accounting or internal audit qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIA or equivalent) is an advantage but not mandatory
  • Good understanding of internal controls, risk management, financial processes and regulatory requirements

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong analytical, report-writing and communication skills
  • High level of integrity, independence and professional judgement
  • Self-starter with strong self-management, discipline and prioritisation skills
  • Curious and committed to continuous learning and professional development
  • Genuine interest in financial services, payments and fintech
  • Comfortable challenging processes and raising difficult issues respectfully and objectively; solutions-oriented and focused on adding value
  • Able to work independently while building effective working relationships across the organisation

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