Organisation
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade
Reference
VAC-54820
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Accounting & Finance
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
$3,501,526 - $4,709,163 per annum
Date Posted
25/11/2024
Expiry Date
09/12/2024
The Audit Assistant supports audits by assessing operational, financial, and system efficiency and compliance, preparing reports, identifying control weaknesses, maintaining records, and addressing audit-related queries.
Job Purpose
Under the general direction of the Senior Auditor, the Assistant Auditor will examine financial, operational and other transactions, records and documents, with a view to determine compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies and rules governing the Ministry and to evaluate the adequacy, efficiency and effectiveness of management controls.
Key Responsibilities
Technical/Professional:
- Assists with conducting operational, financial and system audit and special assignments to assess the adequacy, efficiency and effectiveness in achieving desired objectives and compliance with relevant laws and regulations;
- Conducts reviews of assigned organizational and functional activities, in accordance with the instructions given by the Senior Auditor and the prescribed audit programme;
- Interprets and conducts assignments given by the Chief Internal Auditor and Senior Auditor;
- Makes preliminary recommendations with respect to weaknesses or deficiencies noted in internal controls;
- Prepares working papers and submits to Senior Auditor to be reviewed;
- Maintains records and prepares correspondence related to duties assigned;
- Proposes discussion item for liaison with internal and external clients, with regard to pre and post audit issues;
- Clears any queries on working papers prepared;
- Ensures the security of audit files;
- Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Core:
- General understanding of the Ministry’s role and functions;
- Good oral and written communication skills;
- Good analytical skills;
- Ability to work in a team;
- Ability to use initiative;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Good problem-solving skills;
- Good planning and organizing skills;
- High level of integrity and confidentiality;
- Very good customer service/relationship management skills;
- High attention to detail;
- Results driven.
Technical:
- Good technical report writing skills;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), TeamMate and any other relevant audit software;
- Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, standards and techniques.
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Associate Degree, AAT Diploma, ACCA-CAT Level 3 or equivalent qualifications;
- ACCA Level 1;
- Three (3) years’ experience in Auditing.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Region:
Kingston
Occupational fields:
Other
Other
Other
Required degree level:
Other
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