Summary
Date Posted: Friday, November 03 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose (also called job summary)
• Manager Investigations & Special Audits is responsible for providing independent assurance on the quality and effectiveness of the Bank’s adherence to all the policies and procedures issued from time to time, ethics, etc. and enhancing integrity at all levels and will be conducting:
a) Investigations into the frauds / complaints.
b) Special Audits.
c) Staff Accountability Studies on impaired assets.

These investigations should facilitate detecting systemic & process lapses and suggest process improvements.
• This will involve direct activities of ensuring delivery of value-added assurance and advisory services over the operations of the Bank including the delivery channels, institutional banking, centralised banking operations as well as information technology of the Bank to ensure the achievement of the overall strategic objectives of the Bank.
• The Manager Investigations & Special Audits will also be responsible for conducting/supervising general audits from time to time.

Responsibilities /Key Deliverables - Continued
• Conducting the staff accountability studies in respect of impaired assets, process gaps, connivance of the staff, reasons for slipping of the asset to non-performing status etc. and bringing it to the knowledge of the Board and Management.
• Review modified or new systems to ensure any internal control deficiencies that might occur are corrected at a time when its practical to make the necessary changes.
• Guiding & advising management on initiating criminal action.
• Ensuring that adequate documentary / oral evidence are produced for cases investigated.
• Conduct special tasks, including coordination of fraud investigations.
• Provide guidance and leadership to subordinates to ensure effective execution of the audit plan. This will involve the planning and directing of internal audits, participation in actual fieldwork and ensure quality of audit work and procedures and review internal audit reports from the subordinates to ensure they are prepared according to the required professional standards.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
• Conducting the staff accountability studies in respect of impaired assets, process

Assisting the Chief Internal Auditor in:
• Reporting to Management & Board Committees on the frauds / complaints / special investigations and other audit activities.
• Implementation of the directions of the Board/Board Committees.
• Liaise with Police / Advocates for action
• Drafting and submission of Returns to regulatory & statutory bodies.
• Guiding the Investigating officers in their investigations.
• Conducting periodic staff performance appraisal and job evaluation.

Financial Responsibility
• Responsible for Audit investigations Budget and other items of the general audit budget within control
• Responsible for avoiding any regulatory fines relating to Audit.

Person Specification
Education & Training
• Relevant undergraduate degree;
• Professional qualification as a chartered accountant
• Possession of a relevant professional qualification would be an added advantage
• Relevant practical training in Audit & Compliance in the financial services sector is desirable.

Skills & Experience
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in audit, governance, risk management or compliance. At least 2 of the years should be in a managerial position.
• Post-graduation or professional qualifications in relevant field is an added advantage
• Professional competence and capacity to collect and understand information, to examine and evaluate audit evidence and to communicate with the stakeholders of the internal audit function.
• A broad practical knowledge of Audit management and the foresight to see how the intricate day-to-day activities link with and support the achievement of the mission and vision of the Bank.
• Good understanding of regulations that govern the Uganda banking industry.
• Ability to integrate industry trends and vulnerabilities to identify future opportunities and risks

Key Competencies;
• Excellent understanding of auditing concepts and practices
• In-depth knowledge of fraud investigations and related internal controls
• Interpersonal skills to help negotiate priorities and resolve conflict
• Independence of mind with ability to defend position on significant issues
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Results-oriented mind-set
• Strong self-drive

Business Behaviours
• The ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in written form in a professional manner is deemed essential.
• Ability to demonstrate positive image and role model PBU’s values and leadership behaviours.
• Must be a person of impeccable integrity.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
The Following Documents Should Accompany The application
• Detailed CV.
• A cover letter.
• Copies of academic documents.
• Online applications addressed to Chief Human Resources O!icer, PostBank Uganda.

Send application to hr@postbank.co.ug with job title as subject.
Closing Date: Tuesday 7th November 2023 at 5:00pm.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

PostBank Uganda is an equal opportunity employer.


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