Kilembe Investments Limited Head Risk and Internal Auditor Jobs in Uganda

Kilembe Investments Limited Head Risk and Internal Auditor Jobs in Uganda


Job Summary

  • The Head Risk and Internal Auditor (HRIA) is a Department Manager at K.I.L who conducts risk assessments, providing mitigation measures while creating a disciplined approach to internal controls aimed at ensuring that compliance is met and the accounting procedures are implemented.

  • The HRIA assists KIL in fulfilling her vision, mission, strategic initiatives, and objectives, while adhering to its core values, by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of enterprise-wide risk management, internal control systems, and governance processes.

  • Ultimately, the HRIA ensures that significant financial, managerial, and operating information is accurate, reliable, and timely. That KIL resources are used efficiently and adequately safeguarded, such that KIL operations are transacted in accordance with sufficient internal controls, good business judgment, and high ethical standards.

    Job Description

  • Prepare audit plan for every Operation Department/ section and develop schedule to conduct audits periodically.

  • Responsible for practicing, supporting, and promoting K.I.L 5-Star Service Standards at all times in Planning and execution of regulatory, financial, and operational audits and special projects.

  • Develop, document, implement, test, and maintain a comprehensive internal audit plan and system of internal controls to help provide assurance that applicable laws, regulations, and KIL policies and procedures are complied with judiciously;

  • Assess compliance with governmental and jurisdictional regulatory requirements, financial accounting and auditing standards, and K.I.L policies to ensure that K.I.L assets are safeguarded.

  • Examining and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of information systems and business controls at K.I.L. Comparing and contrasting K.I.L property controls with regulatory requirements and generally expected internal controls.

  • Identifying and documenting K.I.L business processes and controls in order to evaluate risks and compensating controls; while Providing advisory and consulting services to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and utilization of K.I.L assets.

  • Determine compliance with internal financial flow, controls, policies and procedures

  • Examine financial transactions for accuracy and compliance with institutional policies and applicable laws and regulations;

  • Evaluate financial and operational procedures to assure adequate internal controls are present;

  • Identify pertinent portions of the International Standards on Audit and best practices emerging within the Industry which can assist the KIL in producing accurate and reliable financial reporting information;

  • Work with the Chief Executive Officer and senior leadership of the KIL to identify key business risks, assess those
    risks, and establish risk management procedures and practices based on industry best practices;

  • Identify, assess, and evaluate the Company’s risk areas; make appropriate recommendations for improved internal controls and accounting procedures; and research and adopt industry best practices where appropriate;

  • Communicate findings to management and Directors and regularly draft comprehensive and complete report of audit area.

  • Carryout periodic stock taking and annual Board of survey and report appropriately with desired recommendations to your immediate supervisor.

  • Complete assigned projects and perform other duties as assigned by the Chairperson Board of Directors.

    Job Requirements

    • A Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field and with CPA Certificate as an added advantage.

    • Minimum of 4 years of experience in Internal Audit OR Electricity supply industry.

    • Considerable, demonstrable experience auditing complex Information Technological and Technical environment for compliance with applicable regulations, internal control regimes, development frameworks, and best practices

    • Strong problem-solving skills and must be able to work well with a variety of personalities and balance multiple work priorities with Sound independent judgement.

    • Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases

    Additional Individual Attributes:

  • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to comfortably communicate to all levels of management.

  • Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles/ standards, and familiarity with various computer systems and applications.

  • Possess highly developed analytical skills and the ability to think creatively about ways to analyse energy data and sales of a distribution Company.

  • Age: Between 30 to 45 years.

    How to Apply

  • Send your application and detailed CV with at least two referees to the Head Human Resource Kilembe Investments Ltd (KIL) on

  • info@kilembeinvestments.com.

  • The deadline for receipt of application is on 26th August 2020. “KIL is an equal opportunity employer and doesn’t charge any money to any applicant for employment in its services”


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