Internal Audit Officer

• PositionInternal Audit Officer
• CompanyJubilee Life Insurance Company of Uganda Limited
• Job ReferenceHRJLICU/Internal Audit/10/26
• LocationKampala, Uganda
• Job TypeFull-Time
• CategoryInsurance Jobs in Uganda
• IndustryInsurance
• DepartmentInternal Audit (reports to the Head of Internal Audit)
• DeadlineMonday, 2 November 2026

Jubilee Insurance was established in August 1937 in Mombasa as the first locally incorporated insurance company in East Africa. It has since grown into the region’s largest composite insurer, covering life, pensions, general and medical insurance, with more than 450,000 clients.

The group operates in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Mauritius, and is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange and the Uganda Securities Exchange. Its regional businesses are rated AA- in Kenya and Uganda and A+ in Tanzania.

This vacancy is with Jubilee Life Insurance Company of Uganda Limited, the group’s life and pensions business in Uganda, regulated by the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda.

The Internal Audit Officer helps the internal audit team plan and carry out audits, evaluate internal controls and confirm that the business complies with its policies and with regulation. Day to day, you will gather financial records, policies and procedures, run preliminary data analysis to spot trends or issues, perform audit tests directed by the Head of Internal Audit, and prepare the workpapers that support audit findings.

The role also faces outward. You will support external auditors with accurate records and audit queries, help the company meet Insurance Regulatory Authority requirements during inspections and regulatory reporting, and keep up with industry best practice and emerging risks. Your key deliverables are accurate, organised audit workpapers and timely completion of assigned audit tasks, which makes this a solid step for an auditor who wants deeper insurance sector exposure.

• Assist in planning and executing audit engagements under the guidance of the Head, Internal Audit.
• Participate in risk assessments and scoping exercises for assigned audits.
• Gather and compile data relevant to the audit, including financial records, policies and procedures.
• Perform preliminary analysis of data to identify trends or potential issues.
• Conduct audit tests as directed by the Head, Internal Audit to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance.
• Prepare workpapers and documentation that support audit findings.
• Review processes and transactions to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies.
• Assist in identifying areas for process improvement and operational efficiency enhancements.
• Collaborate with the audit team to identify potential signs of fraud and support fraud detection efforts.
• Contribute to the preparation of clear and concise audit reports that outline findings and recommendations.
• Work closely with external auditors by providing accurate records, supporting audit queries and ensuring transparency in financial and system processes.
• Engage with regulators such as the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) to ensure compliance with legal, reporting and data protection requirements, and support inspections, regulatory reporting and implementation of recommendations.
• Collaborate with industry bodies to stay updated on best practices, emerging risks and compliance standards.
• Deliver accurate and organised workpapers and documentation for audit engagements, and complete assigned audit tasks on time.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance or any other related course.
• CPA or ACCA qualification.
• Relevant audit related certifications will be an added advantage.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in an audit function, preferably in the insurance, financial services or related industries in Uganda or East Africa.

Additional Requirements

• Quote the Job Reference Number and position when applying.

Technical Skills

• Audit testing: conducting control and compliance tests and preparing supporting workpapers.
• Data analysis: analytical thinking to compile records and identify trends or potential issues.
• Regulatory compliance: reviewing processes against laws, regulations and internal policies.

Soft Skills

• Attention to detail: accurate, organised documentation.
• Effective communication: working with external auditors, regulators and internal teams.
• Adaptability: handling varied audit assignments.
• Team player: supporting the wider audit team.
• Time management: completing assigned audit tasks on schedule.

Benefits are not stated in the advert.

• Join the life business of East Africa’s largest composite insurer, listed on three stock exchanges.
• Work directly under the Head of Internal Audit on planning, testing and reporting.
• Gain hands-on exposure to Insurance Regulatory Authority inspections and regulatory reporting.
• Build fraud detection and process improvement experience in a regulated financial institution.
• Work with external auditors, which strengthens your audit career profile.
• Insurance sector audit experience is valued across banks, insurers and pension schemes in East Africa.

Email your application to [email protected], quoting the Job Reference Number HRJLICU/Internal Audit/10/26 and the position. The deadline is Monday, 2 November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Use the job reference HRJLICU/Internal Audit/10/26 and the position in your email subject, as Jubilee’s post asks.
• State your CPA or ACCA status clearly near the top of your CV.
• Quantify your 3 to 5 years of audit experience: number of audits, sectors, and control areas you tested.
• Highlight any insurance, pensions or financial services audit work in Uganda or East Africa.
• Mention regulator-facing work such as IRA, Bank of Uganda or URBRA inspections if you have it.
• Send everything before Monday, 2 November 2026, as late applications are unlikely to be considered.