Internal Auditor Jobs – Cavendish University Uganda

Cavendish University Uganda (CUU) is a leading Private University in Uganda established in 2008 and is licensed and accredited by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education. Our student-centric academic model deploys global best practices in teaching and learning and aims to fulfil the Mission of Cavendish University, which is to transform and inspire students to reach their full potential in employment, entrepreneurship, and ethical leadership.

Job Summary: holder will be responsible for planning and executing internal audits, and for providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services that strengthen governance, risk management, and internal control processes across the University. The role ensures compliance, promotes operational efficiency, and enhances accountability in all institutional activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Risk Management and Internal Control

Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls across all academicand administrative departments.

Identify process weaknesses and recommend improvements to mitigate financial, operational and reputational risks

Monitor the implementation and corrective actions for identified processes and control weaknesses

Financial and Operational Audits

Develop and execute internal audit plans that provide assurance over key financial and operational processes, including payroll, procurement, revenue streams, and asset management.

Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, reliability of financial reporting, and operational efficiency across critical university functions, including Admissions, Examinations, HR, and ICT.

Compliance and Governance

Provide assurance on the University’s compliance with applicable laws, regulations, internal governance frameworks, other statutory obligations guidelines.

Review adherence to institutional policies, procedures, and strategic priorities, and identify areas of non-compliance with recommended corrective actions.

Support the effectiveness of governance structures by coordinating Audit Committee activities, including preparation of agendas, reports, and minutes, and tracking implementation of agreed actions.

Forensic and Investigative Audit

Conduct independent investigations into suspected fraud, financial irregularities, or policy violations, as authorized by the University Audit Committee or in line with approved audit plans.

Prepare objective evidence-based reports

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

Prepare and present quarterly audit reports to the University Council Audit Committee

Liaise with external auditors to facilitate the annual external audit process and ensure smooth handover of working papers.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

We a looking for a professionally qualified auditor (CPA/ACCA, with CIA as an added advantage) and a degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of five years’ experience in internal audit, external audit, or risk management, similarly regulated and fast paced environments.

The role requires strong knowledge of risk-based auditing, internal controls, and applicable Ugandan regulatory frameworks, as well as familiarity with international internal audit standards.

The candidate should demonstrate strong analytical capability, sound judgment, and the ability to provide independent assurance on governance, compliance, and financial management processes within a complex institutional setting.

How to Apply:

Suitable and qualified applicants should submit an application, updated CV, copies of relevant academic documents to the Human Resource Office Cavendish University or email to [email protected] not later than 1st May 2026 by 5pm.

Deadline: 1st May 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60