Internal Auditor

Reporting to: Chairman Board of Governors

Minimum Age: 35 years

A. Job Purpose

The purpose of the Internal Auditor position is to provide independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the operations of Benedictine Eye Hospital.

The Internal Auditor will assist the Hospital to accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of governance, risk management. internal controls, financial management, compliance, and operational processes.

B.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

i. Effective Internal Control Systems: Adequacy and functionality of financial, operational, and administrative controls assessed and strengthened.

ii. Compliance and Risk Management: Level of compliance with Hospital Policies, donor requirements. statutory regulations, and best practices enhanced

iii. Financial Accountability and Transparency: Improved accuracy, reliability, and integrity of financial and operational records.

iv. Audit Reporting and Follow-up: Timely preparation of clear, evidence-based audit reports with actionable recommendations and follow-up on implementation.

v. Value for Money and Efficiency: Identification of inefficiencies, wastage, and potential fraud risks with practical improvement measures proposed

C. Essential Qualifications for the Internal Auditor

i. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognized institution.

ii. A Postgraduate qualification in Auditing. Finance. Risk Management, or Management is an added advantage.

D. Professional Qualifications

a) Full qualification in a recognized professional accounting/audit body such as:

i. Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Uganda

ii. Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

iii. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) – added advantage

b) Registered and in good standing with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) or equivalent.

E. iExperience

i. Minimum of Five (05) years’ relevant work experience in internal audit, external audit, finance, or risk management.

ii. At least five (5) years’ experience working in a Private Not for Profit (PNFP), Non-Governmental Organization

(NGO), faith-based organization, or donor-funded health institution.

ill Proven experience supporting external audits and donor/project audits.

iv. Experience in the health sector is a strong added

Requirements

a. Strong knowledge of:

i. Internal control systems and risk-based auditing

ii. Ugandan statutory and regulatory frameworks (Uganda Revenue Authority. National Social Security Fund, labor laws)

iii. Donor compliance requirements and reporting

iv. International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing

b) Working knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Office applications.

G. Core Competencies

i. Internal audit planning and execution

ii. Financial analysis and controls assessment

ill. Risk assessment and mitigation iv. Compliance and governance review

v. Audit report writing and presentation vi. Value-for-money and efficiency analysis