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Internal Audit Manager

Britam Insurance Company Uganda, Kampala Full time Posted 2026-09-17
DistrictKampalaCityKampalaContractFull timePosted2026-09-17Close date2026-09-30Experience7 yearsSourceGreat Uganda Jobs
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Britam Insurance Company is hiring an Internal Audit Manager in Kampala, Uganda. The role leads risk-based audit planning, execution, and reporting for Uganda operations and regional coverage, aligned with Group Internal Audit standards and IIA Standards. The position requires a relevant degree, a professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, CFE or CFA, at least 7 years of audit or assurance experience in financial services, and at least 3 years in a supervisory or audit management role.

  • Lead and execute risk-based internal audit engagements for Uganda and regional coverage.
  • Prepare audit reports, dashboards, opinions, and track issue remediation.
  • Champion data analytics, continuous auditing, and automation initiatives.
  • Supervise and coach audit resources while managing unit budgets.
  • Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

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  • Required7+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
  • RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
  • PreferredPractical evidence in internship, entregador, financeThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
  • RequiredAvailability to work in KampalaThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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  • Role specificCover letter or short employer message
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  • Plan to submit before the listed deadline: 2026-09-30.

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  • Deadline is available: 2026-09-30
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Job Purpose

Lead, manage and execute independent assurance and consulting engagements for Uganda operations and assigned regional coverage. The role evaluates governance, risk management, compliance, and internal control processes while ensuring audit coverage is risk-based, data-informed, aligned to the annual audit plan, regulatory requirements, and Group Internal Audit standards.

Key

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Audit Planning and Risk Coverage
  • Develop and execute a risk-based annual internal audit plan.
  • Maintain the audit universe covering operations, products, support functions, technology and outsourced services.
  • Monitor changes in the operating environment and adjust audit priorities.
  • Align audit strategies with Group Internal Audit plans and business objectives.
  • Audit Execution, Quality Assurance and Methodology
  • Lead audit engagements from planning through reporting and follow-up.
  • Develop detailed audit programmes.
  • Oversee testing of controls, compliance, operational efficiency and reporting reliability.
  • Ensure adherence to Group IA methodology and IIA Standards.
  • Perform root-cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
  • Reporting, Stakeholder Management and Issue Remediation
  • Prepare audit reports and dashboards.
  • Provide audit opinions and recommendations.
  • Track and escalate audit issues.
  • Maintain relationships with management, committees, regulators and auditors.
  • Coordinate with assurance functions.
  • Country, Regulatory and Operational Assurance
  • Provide assurance on governance, finance, investments, operations, compliance and customer-related risks.
  • Verify compliance with laws, regulations and policies.
  • Assess controls over customer protection, financial reporting and operational resilience.
  • Data Analytics, Technology and Continuous Auditing
  • Champion data analytics and continuous auditing.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop meaningful analytics.
  • Support automation, digital risk and emerging risk assurance initiatives.
  • People Leadership, Performance and Development
  • Supervise and coach audit resources.
  • Provide performance feedback and support development.
  • Promote a high-performance audit culture.
  • Identify and address resource and capability gaps.
  • Governance Participation and Continuous Improvement
  • Participate in management and governance forums.
  • Support audit methodology and quality improvements.
  • Manage audit unit budgets and administration.
  • Deliver departmental and personal scorecard objectives.
  • Key Performance Measures
  • Risk-based audit delivery
  • Audit quality
  • Stakeholder impact
  • Issue remediation
  • Regulatory and operational assurance
  • Analytics and innovation
  • People and collaboration
  • Working Relationships
  • Internal Relationships
  • Board Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee
  • Director Internal Audit
  • Uganda CEO/Managing Director and Executive Committee
  • Risk, Compliance, Finance, Operations, Distribution, Technology, Legal and HR teams
  • Other Group Internal Audit teams
  • External Relationships
  • External Auditors
  • Regulators and Supervisory Bodies
  • Outsourced Service Providers and Administrators
  • Other Assurance Providers
  • Knowledge,

Experience

  • and qualifications required
  • Knowledge,
  • and Qualifications
  • Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Actuarial Science, Information Technology, Law, Business Administration or related field.
  • MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
  • Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CFA or equivalent.
  • Minimum 7 years’
  • in internal audit, external audit, risk, compliance or assurance within financial services.
  • At least 3 years in a supervisory or audit management role.
  • Knowledge
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements, governance, operational controls, customer conduct and data protection.
  • Knowledge of technology risk and data-driven assurance.
  • Working knowledge of IIA Standards and risk-based auditing.
  • Knowledge of governance and control frameworks.
  • with audit management systems and data analytics tools.
  • Knowledge of regulatory expectations relevant to Uganda operations.
  • Skills
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Leadership and people management skills.
  • Stakeholder management and influencing skills.
  • Report writing and communication skills.
  • Ability to engage
  • Develop and execute a risk-based annual internal audit plan.
  • Maintain the audit universe covering operations, products, support functions, technology and outsourced services.
  • Monitor changes in the operating environment and adjust audit priorities.
  • Align audit strategies with Group Internal Audit plans and business objectives.
  • Lead audit engagements from planning through reporting and follow-up.
  • Develop detailed audit programmes.
  • Oversee testing of controls, compliance, operational efficiency and reporting reliability.
  • Ensure adherence to Group IA methodology and IIA Standards.
  • Perform root-cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
  • Prepare audit reports and dashboards.
  • Provide audit opinions and recommendations.
  • Track and escalate audit issues.
  • Maintain relationships with management, committees, regulators and auditors.
  • Coordinate with assurance functions.
  • Provide assurance on governance, finance, investments, operations, compliance and customer-related risks.
  • Verify compliance with laws, regulations and policies.
  • Assess controls over customer protection, financial reporting and operational resilience.
  • Champion data analytics and continuous auditing.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop meaningful analytics.
  • Support automation, digital risk and emerging risk assurance initiatives.
  • Supervise and coach audit resources.
  • Provide performance feedback and support development.
  • Promote a high-performance audit culture.
  • Identify and address resource and capability gaps.
  • Participate in management and governance forums.
  • Support audit methodology and quality improvements.
  • Manage audit unit budgets and administration.
  • Deliver departmental and personal scorecard objectives.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Leadership and people management skills.
  • Stakeholder management and influencing skills.
  • Report writing and communication skills.
  • Ability to engage
  • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Actuarial Science, Information Technology, Law, Business Administration or related field.
  • MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
  • Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CFA or equivalent.
  • bachelor degree
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