University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in finance, accounting, audit, economics, business management, commerce or related fields is required.

Certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or equivalent is desirable.

Minimum 7 years of internal audit or other directly relevant experience such as auditing, evaluation of risks/internal controls, etc. is required. Professional internal auditing experience in an international organization is highly desirable.

Organize, and execute the activities of the internal audit function in line with the strategic direction for this set up in consultation with the Country Representative

Prepare an annual risk-based plan and perform duties necessary to achieve the internal audit objectives and scope.

Review the reliability and integrity of financial information and the means used to identify, measure, classify and report such information.

To evaluate, review and assess whether LWF policies and procedures (HR, Finance, Program, Procurement, Vehicle, IT, etc) are in place, and in compliance with policies, procedures, laws, regulations and contract terms or agreements

To evaluate, review and assess the LWF Internal Control System to ensure that it is functioning as planned and updated as necessary to meet the changes in operating conditions.

To verify the existence of assets and assure that they are properly safeguarded and are used in the interest of LWF.

To coordinate the internal audit activities with those of external auditors and other regulatory body, and make follow ups of the implementation of the auditors’ recommendations by management.

To carry out, and or participate in special investigation and ad hoc reviews/unannounced visits like suspected cases of fraud, or any other investigation.

To review the operation and program to ascertain whether results are consistent with the established goals and objectives and if they are carried out within the budget and time frame.

To communicate to senior management and make them aware of critical issues by timely and objective reporting

Responsibilities related further include: providing advice to staff, facilitation of improvement sessions, and training of staff

Any other duties assigned, the nature and scope of which are agreed upon with the Country Representative and which are intended to add value to the achievement of LWF Uganda’s objectives. While carrying out services and other duties, the internal auditor should not assume management responsibility. The Internal Auditor is prohibited to be directly involved in the establishment of systems or in the implementation of projects, policies and procedures as the independence and objectivity of the internal auditor would be lost.