Manager – Internal Audit

Department: Internal Audit (75% internal audit / 25% external and other audit-related assignments)

Reporting to: Managing Partner

Qualification: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)

Experience: 1 to 3 years, including freshly qualified Chartered Accountants with internal audit exposure during articleship

Role Overview:

The role involves planning and executing risk-based internal audit assignments for a diverse portfolio of clients international Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), development partners, and private companies across East Africa. The candidate will evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, identify process gaps and compliance exposures, and present practical recommendations to client management. In addition, the candidate will support external (statutory) audits and other audit-related assignments, and will be expected to work independently at client sites.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Internal Audit approximately 75% of the role

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audit assignments in line with the approved audit plan and scope
• Document and evaluate business processes through walkthroughs, process notes, and risk and control matrices
• Test the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and perform substantive testing where required
• Identify control weaknesses, process gaps, revenue leakages, and non-compliance with policies and statutory requirements
• Prepare internal audit reports setting out the observation, risk rating, root cause, implication, and recommendation
• Discuss findings with process owners and management, and agree management responses and action plans
• Carry out follow-up reviews on prior-period observations and track implementation status
• Review and draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, and delegation of authority matrices
• Perform physical verification of inventory and fixed assets, and reconcile results to the books of account
• Maintain complete and well-referenced audit working papers in line with firm methodology

1. External and Other Audit-Related Work approximately 25% of the role

• Assist in statutory / external audits of companies and NGO / development-sector clients in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Perform vouching, ledger scrutiny, and analytical review, and prepare lead schedules and audit working papers
• Support the preparation and review of financial statements and audit deliverables
• Carry out donor grant expenditure verification and special-purpose audits as assigned
• Support tax, statutory, and regulatory compliance reviews as required by the engagement team

Key Requirements:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) freshly qualified candidates with internal audit exposure during articleship will be considered
• 1 3 years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk advisory, or statutory audit
• Working knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk-based audit methodology, IFRS and ISA
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word (mandatory); working knowledge of Tally or any Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is preferred
• Strong report writing and analytical skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently at client sites, manage deadlines, and handle multiple assignments
• Valid passport and willingness to relocate to Kampala, Uganda, and to travel within and outside Uganda for assignments
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently with client management

What We Offer:

• Exposure to an international client portfolio international NGOs, development partners, and corporates across East Africa
• Access to the Baker Tilly International network, global audit methodology, and training resources
• Direct reporting to the Managing Partner, with early ownership of assignments
• Growth-oriented and dynamic work culture with clear progression within the Internal Audit department

Working hours: Six-day working week Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.