Head of Internal Audit

Job Description

Job Summary

The Head of Internal Audit will provide strategic leadership to the internal audit function, ensuring the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control systems across the organization. The role involves developing and executing risk-based audit plans, providing independent assurance to senior management and the board, and promoting a strong control and compliance culture. This position requires a highly experienced audit professional with strong leadership and governance expertise.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a risk-based annual audit plan aligned with BRAC Uganda’s priorities.
• Provide strategic leadership in strengthening governance, internal controls, and risk management frameworks at BRAC Uganda.
• Advise the Senior Management Team (SMT) on emerging risks and control gaps.
• Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and adoption of audit technologies and data analytics within the Internal Audit department.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and quality assurance of financial, operational, compliance, IT, and program audits as per the approved Annual Internal Audit Plan of BRAC Uganda.
• Review and approve audit scopes, programs, working papers, and final audit reports in the Audit system.
• Lead and coordinate fraud investigations, spot checks, and special assignment reviews as may be required by the Country Director.
• Ensure timely follow-up and tracking of audit recommendations and corrective action plans.
• Ensure preparation and submission of quarterly summarized reports and target and achievement reports to the Regional Head of Internal Audit, East Africa Cluster, and Country Director, BRAC Uganda.
• Submit timely investigation reports with clear findings, evidence, and recommended actions.
• Ensure timely submission of meeting minutes for the Internal Audit Review Management Committee meetings to the Regional Head of Internal Audit, East Africa Cluster, Country Director, BRAC Uganda, and relevant programme/department heads.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise the Internal Audit team at BRAC Uganda to build high performance and technical competence.
• Conduct performance evaluations, identify skills gaps, and implement capacity-building and training programs for the Internal Audit department at BRAC Uganda.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and professional growth within the internal Audit department.
• Ensure the internal Audit staff adhere to ethical standards, audit methodologies, and operational discipline.

Educational Qualifications, Experience, & Skills Required

• Master’s degree in commerce/ business administration/ Related field. Accounting/ Management/ Business Studies or other Commerce Background from reputed university.
• 5+ years’ experience in audit-related managerial positions in renowned organizations, preferably in an NGO
• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals on safeguarding implementation.
• Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Technical & Professional Skills
• Leadership & Strategic Skills
• Governance & Stakeholder Engagement Skills
• Communication Skills
• Integrity & Professional Attributes