Auditor (AUGD/AGS 5) €“ Performance Audit Unit

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

• Confidentiality 
• Ethics 
• Accountability 
• Integrity 
• Transparency

KEY OUTPUTS & DELIVERABLES

Performance Audits Conducted

• Audits conducted 
• Stakeholders engaged 
• Audits executed 
• Meetings attended & Minutes taken 
• Working Papers prepared and submitted 
• Performance/Progress Reports submitted 
• Draft Reports, queries & correspondence

Skilled, competent & productive staff

• AuGD core values entrenched 
• Succession & Capacity Development Plans supported
• PMAS used to streamline deliverables 
• Staff responsive to priority work programmes
• Staff welfare managed

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Technical/Professional

• Assists in developing components of the Study Plan during the planning stage of performance audits. 
• Conducts Performance Audits in accordance with the AuGD’s Annual Work Plan, Performance Audit Manual, International Auditing Standards(INTOSAI) 
• Consults with auditors to determine audit objectives, data extraction point, required information and report formats for data analysis requests 
• Liaises with auditees to obtain an understanding of business rules, systems, processes and procedures 
• Participates in planning, Entrance and Exit meetings and takes appropriate Minutes 
• Prepares and maintains Working Papers in accordance with established guidelines and Performance Audit Manual 
• Obtains reliable and adequate audit evidence to answer assigned Audit Issues/Questions 
• Participates in Mid-Point Reviews by delivering presentations regarding the conduct of audit fieldwork. 
• Discusses audit findings with Senior Auditor /Supervisor to ensure consistency with assigned audit areas. 
• Drafts audit queries, Working Papers and other communication for submission to Team Lead 
• Guides the preparation of responses to queries of Directors, as required. Participate in Mid-Point Reviews by delivering presentations regarding the conduct of audit fieldwork. 
• Uploads Working Papers and related audit evidence to TEAMmate in accordance with quality standards 
• Drafts preliminary Audit Findings and makes inputs to Performance Audit Reports for submission to Supervisor in accordance with relevant standards 
• Completes Audit Declaration of Independence form 
• Attends and provides technical support to meetings of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), as required. 
• Conducts verification of responses from auditees to facilitate the Auditor General’s deliberations at the Public Accounts Committee. 

People Management 

• Provides leadership to staff through effective delegation, communication, coaching and other support, as needed. 
• Initiates the development of an Annual Work Plan for each team member in keeping with the PMAS guidelines 
• Supervises the work programme and deliverables of each team member, providing guidance and on-the-job training, as required.
• Conducts Annual Reviews for the team, recommends and monitors participation in capacity development programmes 
• Promotes adherence to the policies, procedures and regulations of the Department
• Provides guidance and required on-the-job training to the team 
• Manages the welfare and development of the team 

Other Responsibilities 

• Performs any other related duties as may be assigned. 

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Audits are completed in accordance with established standards and agreed timeframe. 
• Working papers are completed in accordance with established standards and agreed timeframe. 
• Reports, queries and correspondence are completed in accordance with established standards and agreed timeframe. 
• Audit findings are complete, accurate and factual. 
• Staff Work Plans and Performance Evaluation Reports are completed within the stipulated timelines 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Customer & Quality focus
• Planning & Organizing
• Results oriented & Compliance
• Professional judgement and scepticism
• Critical thinking & analysis
• Initiative & Adaptability
• Verbal & Written Communication
• Teamwork & Collaboration

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Natural Sciences, related discipline, or professional qualification. 
• Competency in Microsoft word, Excel and other applications. 
• Experience with Working Papers (TeamMate) and data interrogation software (IDEA) would be an asset. 
• A basic understanding of public administration and government operations would be an asset. 
• Two years’ experience leading in audit engagements, preferably performance audits. 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• Typical Office environment 
• Occasional exposure to adverse working conditions
• Typical working hours 
• Performing duties while under pressure 
• Local travels required 
• Performing multiple tasks at the same time 

AUTHORITY

• Convenes meetings with stakeholders 
• Makes recommendations based on findings 
• Recommends leave for direct reports 
• Recommends disciplinary action for direct reports

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.