Graduate Trainee Internal Auditor job at Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)

Organization:

Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)

About the Organization:

The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is a limited liability company incorporated in Uganda under the Companies Act. UEDCL owns the 33KV and below voltage electricity distribution network and all the operational assets associated with the business currently leased to Umeme Ltd. The company
monitors Umeme Ltd’s investment, generation, and distribution of power in eight territories covering over 67 Districts, operation of the pole plant at Lugogo, and execution of some rural electrification schemes on behalf of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.

Job Description

Direct the Internal audit function and advise the Board of Directors on risky areas of DOMC and add value by managing Compliance adherence to the set Company Policies and Standards.
· Coordinate the processes that ensure compliance with organization’s operational and accounting policies in line with the UEDCL strategy and standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (SPPIA).

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist performance of processes that ensure compliance with organization’s operational and accounting policies in line with the UEDCL strategy and standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (SPPIA),
Perform Compliance Audits across all departments of the organization and report on the findings accordingly
Assist in the design of internal control Compliance check lists for all heads of sections to keep them abreast with the compliance requirements as they execute their day to day activities.
Support / Handle special Audit assignment requests by the Managing Director into various special financial and operational investigations in line with UEDCL policies and procedures.
Support Preparation of a work methodology and conduct audit of Umeme asset investments in line with the Lease and Assignment agreement.
Assist performance of value for money audits and advise management how to efficiently, effectively and economically use the available scarce resources.
Support the formulation of risk management strategies and policies and all operations areas of the organization, reviewing exposure to risk and the effectiveness of the controls in place to mitigate risks.
Assist the review of financial systems and report on compliance with the UEDCL Financial Policies and the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and practices.
Assist on any other special assignments as appropriate (e.g. fraud investigations, effectiveness reviews) as requested.
Prepare internal audit reports which present audit findings in a clear, concise manner
Recommend improvements to systems and controls based on observations and best practice
Have an awareness of the various services provided by UEDCL

Qualifications and Experience

A Bachelor’s degree in commerce (BCOM), Business Administration(BBA), Bachelor of Arts in Economics, BA (ECON) or its equivalent from a recognized university. e
Excellent written communication skills and ability to work amidst tight deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal with situations of potential conflict and a high level of integrity and leadership skills.
Computer literacy with excellent working knowledge of computerized accounting systems, especially Sun System is a must

How to Apply

Only candidates with a Bachelor’s in any Business- or Engineering-related course with First Class Honours and Second Class Upper can apply.
Application Information: Only Applications received online will be considered. To apply; upload your CV (Clearly indicating 3 referees with contacts), Cover letter and all copies of Academic and other support documents. Put the Job title on the subject Line.
Address your application to: The Head Human Resource & Administration, UEDCL Tower, Plot 37 Nakasero Road, Kampala.
NB: Each document that is to be uploaded should not exceed file size of 1MB.