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

GUIDING PRINCIPLES 

• Confidentiality 
• Integrity 
• Fairness 
• Accountability 
• Transparency

KEY OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES:

Special Audits conducted.

• Stakeholders engaged. 
• Audits executed. 
• Entrance & Exit Meetings attended. 
• Working Papers prepared 
• Performance/Progress Reports submitted. 
• Draft Reports prepared.

Skilled, competent & productive staff

• AuGD core values entrenched. 
• PMAS used to streamline deliverables. 
• Staff responsive to priority work programmes

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Technical/Professional 

• Conducts Special Audits as assigned in accordance with established standards and guidelines. 
• Conducts due diligence on “tips” received and advances a recommendation based on initial findings. 
• Consults with Senior 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 Minutes when required. 
• Performs audits in keeping with international best practices and AuGD’s established standards. 
• Supports the work of the HR Office in conducting internal investigations. 
• Engages appropriate investigative techniques in pursuance of targeted information. 
• Discusses audit evidence with Supervisor and clients. 
• Drafts audit queries, Working Papers and communication for submission to Team Lead. 
• Assists in the drafting of Audit Report and makes recommendations. 

People Management 

• Provides feedback to direct reports on the completion of respective audits and recommends training where necessary. 
• Contributes to the preparation of annual work plans for the Unit. 
• Supports the work programme and deliverables of the team. 
• Provides support and guidance to team members in areas of expertise.
• Participates in capacity development programmes. 
• Promotes adherence to the policies, procedures and regulations of the Department. 
• Assist with on-the-job training for new team members.

C. Other Responsibilities 

• Performs other related duties that may be assigned. 

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Audit plans are completed in accordance with established guidelines and timeframe. 
• Working papers are completed in accordance with established standards and agreed timeframe. 
• Reports, queries and correspondence are prepared in accordance with established quality standards and agreed timeframe. 
• Evidence collected supports findings and recommendations made.
• Performance Evaluation Reports are completed in accordance with agreed standards and timelines. 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Leadership 
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Planning & Organizing
• Professional judgement and scepticism
• Investigative and Forensic Auditing concepts and techniques
• Verbal & Written 
• Communication
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Use of Technology 
• Initiative & Flexibility 
• Critical Thinking & Analysis

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Three to five (5) years progressive work experience. 
• Diploma in Management, Business Administration, Accounting, or related area Associates degree in Social sciences, Natural Sciences or related discipline. 
• Exposure to audit training would be an asset. 
• Competency in the Excel, data analysis 
• Experience in conducting investigations or forensic auditing would be an asset. 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• Exposure to adverse working conditions. 
• Performing duties while under pressure. 
• Local travel required. 
• Performing multiple tasks at the same time.

AUTHORITY

• Revises Working Papers and drafts.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.