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Senior Auditor Office of the Auditor General (OAG)

OAG Open Advertisement No: 1/2011

The office of the Auditor General (OAG) is an institution established under the provisions of Article 163 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda. Its mandate, functions and powers are enshrined in the National Audit Act, 2008. The main function of the OAG Is to audit and report on the Public Accounts of Uganda and of all public offices or bodies and/or organizations established by an Act of Parliament.

Pursuant to chapter 1, section L - a of the Government Standing Orders as well as section 2 of the Pensions Act, Chapter 286 (Laws of Uganda), the OAG was recognized by the Pensions Authority as "Other Public Service" w.e.f. 4th October 2008.

Our vision:”To be an effective and efficient SAI in promoting public Accountability

Our mission is “To Audit and report to the public and thereby make an effective contribution to improving public accountability and value for money spent”

In a bid to reposition the office as an autonomous institution so as to maximize its capacity to deliver in relation to its Vision, Mission and strategic plan, the OAG has reviewed its organization

A division of Support Services has been created. The head of the division will be a member of Top Management responsible to the Auditor General for providing senior management input into corporate and professional support services ,general administration and advising the Top management team on the day today working and development of theses functions

Job Title: Senior Auditor (2)
Salary Scale: U3
Age: 25 years and above
Job Ref:ADM.56/136/01 (03/11)
Reports to: Principle Auditor

Work Experience
•Should have at least 3 years proven experience in the field of Auditing or litigation consulting.
Required skills/competencies
• Ability to communicate passionately, effectively, and persuasively both orally and in writing.
• Possession of high emotional and social intelligence.

Duties
1. Organizing entry and exit audit meetings.
2. Prepare and/or review forensic audit plans, working paper files and management fetters from subordinate staff.
3. Supervising field forensic audit teams.

Job requirement

Minimum qualifications
An honor Bachelors Degree in Law, or Commerce (Accounting Option) or Business Administration (Accounting Option) or any other related degree majoring in Accounting; or Professional qualification like ACCA, C1PFA, CIMA or CPA from a recognized University/Institution. Certification as a fraud Examiner such as CFE and/or a masters' Degree in a related field will be an added advantage.

How to apply

Applications must be accompanied by;
• A detailed typed curriculum vitae which clearly supports the competencies and skills mentioned above.
• Copies of academic qualifications, testimonials and professional training certificates.
• Names of three (3) referees and their contacts.
• A recent passport size photograph.



Applications should be addressed to;

The Auditor General
P.O. Box 7083
KAMPALA

• All applications should be submitted on Public Service Commission PSC Form 3 (revised 2008) obtained from Public Service Commission offices, Ministry/Department headquarters and District Service Commission offices.
• Applications through Post Office should be by registered mail.
• To reach not later than 2nd March, 2011 before 04.00pm.
• Applications received shall be acknowledged by this office.
• Late submissions will not be received.