Job Title: Internal Auditor
Organisation: Dei BioPharma Ltd
Duty Station: Matugga, Wakiso, Uganda
About the Company:
Dei BioPharma Ltd is a biotech and pharmaceutical research firm duly incorporated in Uganda, specializing in the development and manufacture of innovative medicines and vaccines. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, situated in Matugga, Wakiso district, Uganda, shall produce high-quality medicines across a wide range of therapeutic areas.
Job Summary: The Internal Auditor is responsible for independently evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management systems and compliance with financial and operational policies across all departments of DEI BioPharma Ltd. This role ensures that the company’s processes align with corporate governance standards, regulatory requirements (e.g., NDA Uganda, URA, PPDA) and international best practices in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. The Internal Auditor will plan, execute, and report on risk-based audits, support process improvements and promote a culture of accountability and integrity.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a risk-based annual internal audit plan covering operational, financial, regulatory and IT audits.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal control systems and recommend improvements for enhanced operational efficiency and risk mitigation.
- Conduct audits of production, warehousing, procurement, HR, finance, regulatory affairs and quality systems in alignment with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and cGMP standards.
- Assess compliance with statutory regulations (NDA, URA, NSSF, UIA, URSB), internal policies, and applicable SOPs.
- Verify the accuracy, reliability and integrity of financial reporting and management information systems.
- Conduct special investigations into suspected fraud, financial irregularities or non-compliance incidents.
- Prepare clear, concise and timely internal audit reports with findings, recommendations and agreed corrective actions.
- Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations and management action plans.
- Assist management in strengthening risk management frameworks and corporate governance structures.
- Support external auditors and regulatory inspectors by providing requested documentation and clarifications.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Master’s degree in Finance, Risk Management or Internal Audit will be an added
- Professional certification such as CPA (U), ACCA or CIA is required.
Experience and Competencies:
- Minimum of 15 years of professional audit experience, preferably in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or regulated industry.
- Strong understanding of internal controls, enterprise risk management (ERM), fraud detection, and corporate compliance.
- Working knowledge of IFRS, IPSAS and international internal auditing standards.
- Familiarity with quality systems auditing (cGMP, ISO 9001/13485), inventory audits, and procurement process reviews.
- Advanced report writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- High ethical standards, independence, and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and audit software (e.g., CaseWare, IDEA, ACL) is desirable.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit their CVs, Cover Letter & Academic documents (addressed to the Human Resources Manager)
All Application documents should be merged as one document in PDF or .DOC / .DOCX, which should not exceed 10MB
Applications should be sent by email to [email protected] with the JOB TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE.
Should you not hear from us within twenty-one (21) days from the closing date of this advertisement, you may consider your application to be unsuccessful.
Deadline: 12th May 2025 by 5:00 PM
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