Internal Auditor

• PositionInternal Auditor
• CompanyUganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority
• LocationKampala, Uganda
• CategoryAccounting & Finance, Government Jobs in Uganda
• IndustryRetirement benefits regulation
• DepartmentInternal Audit Department
• DeadlineMonday, 23 November 2026, 5:00 PM
• Not in the advertJob type, pay and benefits

Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA) is an autonomous body established under the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority Act 2011. The Authority regulates and supervises retirement benefits schemes in Uganda’s private and public sectors.

URBRA’s stated mission is to regulate, supervise and promote the development of a stable and effective retirement benefits sector. Its official site describes its vision as an effective regulator of an inclusive, secure and sustainable sector.

The Internal Auditor evaluates the effectiveness of URBRA’s internal controls, risk management and governance through operational, financial and compliance audits. The role also examines the reliability of financial information, documents findings, prepares reports with recommendations, and contributes to the annual audit plan. Assigned work may include special reviews, IT reviews and investigations, with detailed working papers maintained to support audit conclusions.

The post works with the Senior Internal Auditor on control, risk and governance matters and collaborates with departments to collect information, follow up recommendations and complete audit assignments. Its scope combines planned audit activity with follow-up of management actions and independent reviews, helping the Authority assess whether agreed issues have been resolved. The work is based in Kampala within URBRA’s Internal Audit Department.

In plain terms, this job splits into 3 areas of work. Each list below restates the employer’s duties in shorter words; the advert linked under How To Apply is the final word.

Audit planning and assessment

Conduct planned operational, financial and compliance reviews, assess controls and risks, and contribute to the annual audit programme.

• Carry out operational, financial and compliance audits under the audit plan.
• Assess internal controls, risk processes and financial information, and report control gaps or emerging risks.
• Advise the Senior Internal Auditor on control, risk and governance concerns with recommendations.
• Contribute to preparing the annual audit plan.

Findings and assurance

Document evidence, report conclusions and follow up recommendations and action plans until there is assurance that issues are resolved.

• Record audit findings and prepare reports with recommendations.
• Track audit recommendations, management actions and independent reviews, and confirm resolution.
• Maintain detailed working papers that support findings and conclusions.

Compliance and collaboration

Review compliance with Board and external requirements, support special reviews and work with departments to complete requests on time.

• Review URBRA operations against Board policies and relevant regulatory or statutory requirements.
• Undertake assigned investigations and targeted reviews, including information-technology work.
• Work with departments on good practice, information requests and timely completion of assignments.

Required Education

• An honours bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting, Business Administration/Commerce, Risk Management or a related course from a recognised institution.
• Full professional qualification of ACCA or CPA.

Work Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of experience working in internal or external auditing in a reputable organisation.

Additional Requirements

• Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors Uganda is an added advantage.

Technical Skills

• Risk management and assurance: Proficiency in risk management and assurance.
• Internal audit frameworks: Understanding of internal audit frameworks.
• IT knowledge: Basic IT knowledge.

Soft Skills

• Communication: Communication skills.
• Interpersonal relations: Interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail: Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving: Problem-solving skills.
• Time management: Time-management skills.

No pay figure is given for this Internal Auditor post, so raise it only after an offer. To judge an offer, check a gross figure with the Uganda take-home pay calculator (PAYE and NSSF) and compare it with our guide to government salary scales.

• Review financial, operational and compliance controls across a retirement-benefits regulator.
• Contribute to the annual audit plan and follow-up of management actions.
• Prepare documented findings and recommendations for audit reviews.
• Work with the Senior Internal Auditor on control, risk and governance matters.
• Support special reviews, IT reviews and investigations when assigned.
• Help verify whether recommendations and independent-review actions have been resolved.

Review the requirements and submit your application through the official URBRA recruitment page: https://hrmagic.urbra.go.ug/careers/job?id=OQ%3D%3D. Applications close on Monday, 23 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.

• Checked on 12 November 2026 against Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority's official advert.
• Closing date confirmed as 23 November 2026. NextRoleHub closes the listing at 23:59 Kampala time that day.
• The application link goes to the employer's own page or email. Applying is free; report anyone who asks for money.
• Before you apply, read our guide: Government salary scales in Uganda. Work out your pay with the take-home pay calculator.