Job Purpose

• Examine the integrity, confidentiality, availability, and compliance of Pearl Bank’s digital financial services, applications, systems, and processes
• Report audit findings and recommend corrective or remedial actions to management

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and execute end-to-end Digital Financial Services audits, including risk assessments, testing, and reporting
• Contribute to the development and improvement of Internal Audit quality programs and processes in line with Global Internal Audit Standards
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls related to DFS systems, applications, and processes
• Identify and assess risks associated with digital financial services products such as digital payments and lending
• Develop audit tests to address identified IT risks and achieve audit objectives
• Provide input into the annual Information Systems audit strategy and departmental audit plan
• Lead and develop audit team members through guidance, coaching, and performance feedback
• Collaborate with management, external auditors, and regulators to address audit findings
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and emerging DFS risks
• Prepare high-quality written and oral audit reports
• Review regulatory returns related to Digital Financial Services
• Ensure audit work complies with Internal Audit Methodology, ISACA, and Global Internal Audit Standards
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Manager DFS & ICT Audits or Chief Internal Auditor

Business Behaviours

• Passion for excellence and delivering results
• Strong teamwork and collaboration
• High integrity, accountability, and transparency
• Innovation and forward-thinking mindset

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems/Technology, or related field
• Professional certification in Information Systems Audit, IS Security, IS Risk, or Computer Forensics such as:
  • CISA
  • ISO 27k
  • CISSP
  • CRISC
  • CISM

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience conducting risk-based audits in IS Audit, IS Risk, IS Security, or Computer Forensics within the Digital Financial Services industry
• Advanced technical knowledge of networks and databases (Oracle and MS SQL)
• Knowledge of IDEA Analytics and/or Teammate Audit Systems is an added advantage

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of auditing concepts and practices
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Relationship management skills
• Report writing skills
• Independence of mind and ability to defend audit positions
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Results-driven with strong self-motivation
• High professional integrity

Required Application Documents

• Cover letter
• Detailed CV
• Copies of academic documents
  (All documents should be combined into one file)

Mode of Application

• Applications should be addressed to the Chief People & Strategy Officer, Pearl Bank Uganda
• Send applications to: hr@pearlbank.com
• Use the job title as the email subject

Closing Date

• Tuesday, 19 May 2026 at 5:00 PM

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pearl Bank Uganda Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.