Action Aid International Uganda
Organization details
ActionAid is an International Development Agency working in over 50 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. ActionAid’s mission is to work with the poor and the excluded people in the world to eradicate poverty by overcoming the injustices and the inequity that cause it.
ActionAid International Uganda (AAIU), a National Development Organization registered under the Laws of Uganda and with a local Board seeks to recruit a suitably qualified, self-driven, result oriented and competent person to fill the position of Internal Auditor.
Knowledge, skills and competences
- Strong knowledge of risk management, financial systems (including SUN), and internal controls.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
- High professional integrity, confidentiality, and objectivity.
Responsibilities
Role Summary
The role of this job is to provide independent and objective assurance to the Country Management Team and the Board on the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management systems, and governance processes, while ensuring that organizational policies are followed and that operations remain compliant and well-designed. The role supports the Finance & Audit Committee and the Board by ensuring organizational processes are well-designed, compliant, and aligned with best practices.
The role provides independent assurance to the Finance & Audit Committee and the Board by assessing whether AAIU’s risk management, internal controls, governance processes, and operational systems are properly designed, compliant, and functioning effectively. It supports the Board’s oversight mandate by promoting ethical conduct and strengthening a culture of accountability across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement an annual risk-based internal audit plan.
- Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, systems, and processes.
- Conduct independent audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews across AAIU and partner operations.
- Coordinate audits with external auditors and ActionAid International’s Internal Audit function.
- Maintain and update the organisational Risk Register.
- Prepare audit reports and keep proper audit documentation.
- Conduct annual verification of fixed assets.
- Support the periodic review of internal audit policies, standards, and procedures.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Accounting/Auditing or ACCA
Details of experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in auditing or accounting
How to apply
All interested and qualified persons are strongly encouraged to apply by email: vacancy@futureoptions.org clearly indicating the Position Title in the email subject line. The deadline for submissions is 12 July 2026 at 11:59pm (EAT).
Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.
Application deadline: 2026-07-12
