Audit Supervisor, IT Performance Audit €“ Level 7

Job Purpose:

To plan and manage the audit engagement executed by teams, in accordance with the provision of of the Financial Administration and Audit Act, laws, regulations and guidelines established by the Government of Jamaica as well as international audit standards, by examining the effectiveness of the internal controls and making recommendations where necessary. 

Key Outputs:

• Attend Entrance meeting 
• Review and sign off Planning Memos, Risk and control Matrices, Audit Programmes and Time Budgets 
• Provide technical guidance and support to members of the engagement team
• Review and sign off working papers and providing feedback 
• Review and sign off Draft Report for submission to CAE 
• Attend Exit Meeting 
• Performance appraisals prepared for auditors 
• Work plans prepared 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical/Professional Responsibilities 

• Prepares audit plan for assigned performance Audits based on the results of completed risk assessment and other relevant criteria 
• Performs Engagement Level Risk Assessments in accordance with international internal audit standards
• Plans and strategizes audits according to risk factors identified 
• Coordinates the evaluation of management procedures and operations to determine organizational efficiency, effectiveness against the guidelines of established corporate governance policies, standard operating procedures and Government Regulations using specialized audit techniques, principles and tools. 
• Performs and reviews information technology audits to include system development standards, operating procedures, system security, programming controls backup and disaster recovery and networking and system maintenance. 
• Reviews general and application control audits for simple to complex computer information systems.
• Reviews audit reports, drafts, related working papers and other supporting documents to determine adequacy of findings in relation to IT and Performance Audits as well as suitability of recommendations for action. 
• Discusses audit findings of discrepancies with Heads of Branches and provide advice on improving operational efficiency 
• Selects and assigns Audit Teams based on audit requirements and scope, Team Members’ competencies, timelines, methods/tools required for execution of specialized IT or Performance Audit investigations and the budget for each assignment 
• Supervises and provides technical guidance and support to the engagement team by providing advice and guidance on methods and techniques and evaluating the 
• progress of audits, and suggesting means of avoiding delays and increasing productivity 
• Provides advisory services to audited divisions, branches and sections, interprets and presents well researched opinions as requested in keeping with established policy guidelines. 
• Updates audit software with review notes and evaluations as prescribed.
• Reviews audit planning documents and programme steps submitted by senior auditors and IT Audit Specialist 

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Manages time budget and report on variances on each assignment
• Maintains effective working relationships with external and internal stakeholders and clients ensuring that the Section provides a consistently high level of service
• Assists in the preparation of the annual audit budget and audit plan 

Human Resource Management Responsibilities: 

• Performs administrative duties in respect of staff supervised. This includes review the performance of staff, monitoring and scheduling leave, advising staff on current trends and advances in the field of auditing, government policy/regulatory adjustments and available programme offerings for their benefit. 
• Maintains a harmonious and productive work team through regular meetings, and by coaching, motivating and retaining staff, recommending qualified persons for reward and recognition 
• Assesses staff training requirements on an on-going basis and ensure provision of structured training programs and on-the-job coaching to develop required skills and knowledge.

Required Competencies:

Functional/Technical Competencies 

• Sound knowledge of internal auditing and accounting principles 
• Thorough knowledge of Risk assessment techniques to determine the level of risk involved 
• Expert knowledge of performance auditing and experience in conducting audits in areas of economy, efficiency and effectiveness 
• Expert Knowledge of IT auditing principles 
• Sound knowledge of and experience in GOJ/EA operations and challenged Proficient in the use of ACL software 
• Deliver output of a consistently high quality 
• Sound knowledge of the FIEA, FAA Act and other relevant legislation Core Competencies 
• Excellent Planning and Organizing skills 
• Excellent negotiation, problem solving and analytical skills 
• Excellent leadership and team building skills 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Ability to exercise Initiative and sound Judgement 
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills 
• Ability to think strategically

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, IT or Business Management 
• Five (5) years auditing experience inclusive of 2 years in specialized areas
• Three years’ experience at a supervisory level 
• CISA certification would be an asset 

We appreciate your interest in these positions; however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.