Position: Senior Internal Auditor

Reports to: Manager Internal Audit

Department: Internal Audit

Job Summary: To support the audit function deliver value added assurance and advisory services to the bank thereby contributing to improved risk management and achievement of the overall strategic objectives of the Bank. Under the direction of the Audit Manager, be responsible for performing all assigned internal audits including planning, evaluating and documenting the results, reporting and follow up.

Key Responsibilities

• In consultation with the Audit Manager develop appropriate risk assessments to be used in the process of identifying risks within the auditable units as per the annual audit plan.
• Draw up plans for the assigned individual audit projects/activities to ensure audit covers all key areas and ensure clarity of audit objectives.
• Develop risk assessments and audit tests aimed at addressing identified risks and achieving the desired audit objectives to provide assurance that risks are effectively managed or mitigated.
• Conduct special tasked as requested by Audit Manager/Chief Internal Auditor and/or management to support management achieve business objectives.
• Perform audits with minimal direction from planning the audit work to resolving exceptions, communications with responsible management and writing reports.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports on audit findings, detected non-compliance with bank policies, guidelines, statutory requirements and procedures for discussion with line managers and the Audit Manager/Chief Internal Auditor before final reports are issued for corrective actions.
• Conduct investigations into reported frauds and forgeries as may be assigned.
• Review reports to Bank of Uganda (Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly).
• Follow up audit issues for adequacy for corrective action.
• Creation of staff awareness on risk management to minimize operational losses.
• Draft updates to audit programs and audit manual.
• Continue professional development through self-training, participation in recommended courses and in house training.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor in line with the role.

Education.

• First degree, a professional qualification in accountancy and auditing e.g. ACCA, CIA, CPA, CFA, CFE etc is an added advantage

Experience.

• 3 years audit or similar environment experience, preferably in a financial institution.

Skills And Competencies.

• Business acumen
• Planning and prioritization skills and analytical skills.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to influence people across the Bank
• Ability to work in a team.
• Curiosity and observation.
• Rigor, discipline and sense of responsibility.
• Ability to alternate between individual and group work.

Interested candidates should send their application letters together with their curriculum vitae to the Head of Human Resources at recruitment@cbu.co.ug not later than 5 pm, Wednesday 12th August, 2026.