INTERNAL AUDITOR

POSITION: INTERNAL AUDITOR
SALARY SCALE: PU6.2
REPORTS TO: SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide support to the Chief Internal Auditor in planning and executing audit assignments.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. Develops audit programs for audit assignments
ii. Attends entry and exit meetings for various assignments
iii. Gathers and develops working papers
iv. Conducts audit exercises
v. Files all audit working papers
vi. Compiles Audit Reports
vii. Follows up on the status of outstanding internal audit issues
viii. Carries out periodic examinations of records and transactions.
ix. Assesses the entity’s adherence to procurement, financial regulations and other internal policies, processes and procedures.
x. Witnesses the receipt of goods and supplies delivered to the University.
xi. Reviews and tracks the implementation of internal and external audit recommendations.
xii. Assists in carrying out investigations as and when required.
xiii. Performs any other duties assigned to you from time to time.

KEY OUTPUTS

i. Audit programs for audit assignments developed.
ii. Entry and exit meetings for various assignments attended.
iii. Working papers gathered and developed.
iv. Audit exercises conducted.
v. All audit working papers filed.
vi. Audit reports compiled.
vii. Status of outstanding internal audit issues followed up.
viii. Periodic examinations of records and transactions carried out.
ix. Entity’s adherence to procurement, financial regulations and other internal policies, processes and procedures assessed.
x. Receipt of goods and supplies delivered to the University witnessed.
xi. Implementation of internal and external audit recommendations reviewed and tracked.
xii. Investigations carried out as and when required.
xiii. Any other duties assigned from time to time performed.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

The applicant must possess the following:

i. Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Accounting), Commerce, or Accounting and Finance or related field from a recognized higher education institution.
ii. Full qualification in CIA, ACCA, or CPA from a recognized higher education institution is an added advantage.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

i. Ability to work in a team
ii. Interpersonal skills
iii. Communication skills
iv. Analytical and reporting skills
v. Attention to detail
vi. Computer literacy skills.

WORK EXPERIENCE

A minimum of three (03) years of work experience as Assistant Auditor or Assistant Accountant or its equivalent in a reputable organization.

AGE LIMIT

The applicant must be forty-five (45) years old or below at the time of application.

TENURE OF APPOINTMENT

The appointment shall be on permanent terms upon successful completion of a probationary period of six (06) months (where applicable).

Mode of Application

Suitably qualified and interested persons should submit six (6) hard copies of the application consisting of the following:

1. Letter expressing interest in the job;
2. Recent passport-size photographs attached to each copy of the application;
3. A detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae signed and dated by the applicant;
4. Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates.
5. Copies of relevant appointment letter(s) (where applicable).
6. Copies of National Identity Card and any other relevant identification document;
7. Reference letters from three (3) referees who should be advised to send their reference letters under confidential cover, in hard copy.
8. Sealed applications with the position applied for indicated on the top right corner of the envelope and reference letters should reach the address below not later than 5:00 pm on 13th October, 2026.

The University Secretary
Gulu University
P.O Box 166, Gulu

Please Note

I. Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.

II. Applicants who do not have National Identity Cards, or whose names and dates of birth on the National Identity Cards are inconsistent with the names and dates of birth on the other required documents, will not be shortlisted.

III. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.