Senior Internal Auditor Job at Roofings Group (5+ Years Experience)

• Assist in planning and executing risk-based internal audits across various business units and operational functions.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance frameworks.
• Review and supervise the preparation of audit working papers to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with professional auditing standards.
• Ensure audit assignments are completed within agreed timelines while maintaining high-quality audit standards.
• Conduct special investigations into suspected fraud, misconduct, financial irregularities, and operational risks.
• Identify significant business risks and recommend practical solutions to improve operational efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports highlighting audit findings, root causes, associated risks, and actionable recommendations.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to management and provide regular updates to the Internal Audit Manager on key observations and emerging risks.
• Participate in developing, reviewing, and updating internal audit policies, procedures, and methodologies in line with international auditing standards and best practices.
• Promote awareness of governance, risk management, compliance, and internal control principles throughout the organization.
• Coach and mentor employees on audit principles, internal controls, and risk management practices.
• Perform pre-audit verification of sales orders, invoices, customer credits, discounts, refunds, vendor payments, payroll schedules, petty cash transactions, staff advances, and consignment reports.
• Conduct periodic inventory verification exercises at retail outlets, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities.
• Review audit working papers prepared by junior auditors and provide technical guidance to ensure quality assurance.
• Maintain professional and collaborative relationships with auditees while preserving audit independence and objectivity.
• Monitor implementation of agreed audit recommendations and follow up with management on corrective action plans.
• Maintain internal audit dashboards, audit trackers, and reporting systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing operational performance and minimizing organizational risks.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Internal Audit Manager or Group Audit Manager.
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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Full professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIA, or another internationally recognized auditing or accounting certification.
• Membership with a recognized professional body such as IIA, ICPAU, ACCA, or equivalent.
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• At least five (5) years of relevant auditing experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years in a senior or supervisory internal audit role.
• Proven experience in risk-based auditing, internal control evaluation, compliance reviews, audit planning, and reporting.
• Experience conducting fraud investigations and operational audits.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
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• Strong knowledge of internal auditing standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Excellent understanding of governance, enterprise risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, particularly SAP.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to analyze business processes, policies, and operational procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Leadership and team supervision abilities.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop junior audit staff.
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Professional integrity, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
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• Work with one of Uganda's leading manufacturing companies.
• Build your career within a dynamic and growing organization.
• Participate in strengthening corporate governance and enterprise risk management.
• Gain exposure to large-scale manufacturing and business operations.
• Work alongside experienced finance and audit professionals.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.