Assistant Internal Auditors (3 Posts) – Uganda Civil Aviation Authority

Uganda Civil Aviation Authority is looking for three Assistant Internal Auditors to offer support services for carrying out risk-based audits while ensuring effectiveness, efficiency and timeliness.

Duties:

1. Participating in monitoring expenditure activities

Assists to monitor and control day-to-day expenditure activities at UCAA Participates in post-audit activities as per set thresholds

2. Assisting in updating status of previous Audits and documenting it in a report

Assists in updating the status of the previous internal and external findings on a quarterly basis, auditing resolved issues and preparing the quarterly status report for review by the internal auditors.Documentation of the audit findings with sufficient, audit evidence for report compilation and review by supervisors.

3. Assisting in compiling audit working papers

Compilation and submission of working papers for review by supervisors.Assists in presentation of clear, concise, and timely working papers in line with International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) standards for review by the PIA.

4. Writing and presenting draft audit reports to internal Auditor

Timely delivery of professionally written draft reports and practical value adding recommendations on issues arising during audit work.

5. Participating in review of capital projects from beginning to the end

Participates in delivering planned audits under the guidance of Internal Auditors.Prepares and maintains checklists and tests relevant to projects.

6. Participating in various operational audits including spot check, cash counts etc.

Participates in operational audits as scheduled on the Annual Audit Plan,Carries out audit tests to check compliance with policies, accuracy, integrity, and completeness of transactions.

7. Participating in stores audits and providing relevant audits.

Carries out periodic reviews of stores transactions to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.Participates in stock taking exercisesPeriodic review – surprise stock count.Reconciliation of stock cards against system/computer balances Participates in stores deliveries and verifications

8. Participating in reviewing of payroll

Reviews the payroll transactions (allowances and deductions) support to check accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulations.

9. Participating in physical asset verifications

Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of controls safeguarding assets against misappropriation.Carries out inspections of physical assets against records in Fixed Asset Register.Conducts periodic Asset verification exercises.

10. Revenue Management and assurance process.

Participates in the review of accuracy, integrity, and completeness of the UCAA revenue process

11. Participating in ensuring accuracy of payments to staff

Reviews claims, allowances, refunds, and accountabilities

12. Verifying prices on quotations by suppliers

Carries out independent market surveysVerifies quoted prices for UCAA procurements including price surveys.Verifies quoted prices of UCAA procurements to ensure cost consciousness in buying.Liaises with suppliers where necessary.

13. Review of UCAA fleet management activities

Prepares an audit program and checklist for the review of UCAA Fleet Management activities.Verifies UCAA vehicle movement vis-à-vis mileage as per logbooks.Vehicle usage verification and report

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Essential Requirements An honours  Bachelor’s degree in statistics, Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering and Business Computing from a recognised higher institute of learning.   Part II of ACCA or CPA or Certified Internal Auditor – Part 1   A minimum of 3 years working experience in a reputable organisation.AGE: from 24 to 30 years old

Desirable requirements CISA, CRMA, CRISC are added advantages.