Job Purpose
Under the general direction of the Senior Auditor, the Auditor (FMG/AS 2) examines and analyses accounting records to determine the financial status of the Department.
The Auditor also inspects items in books of original entry to determine if accepted accounting procedures were followed in recording transactions and determines whether relevant laws, regulations, policies and rules governing the Department are adhered to and evaluates the adequacy, efficiency and effectiveness of management controls.
The officer also, where necessary, recommends appropriate corrective action to be taken.
Key Responsibilities
Technical:
- Interprets and conducts assignments given by the Senior Auditor;
- Conducts reviews of assigned organizational and functional activities in accordance with the instructions given by the Senior Auditor in keeping with the prescribed audit programme;
- Conducts operational, financial and value for money audits using established audit requirements;
- Analyzes and appraises evidential data to determine the adequacy, efficiency and effectiveness of activities being reviewed and compliance with relevant laws and regulations;
- Conducts special assignments as directed by the Senior Auditor;
- Liaises with internal and external clients with regard to pre and post audit issues;
- Ensures that working papers are properly prepared and submitted for review;
- Consolidates audit findings and submits significant issues to Senior Auditor for review;
- Clears any queries on working papers prepared;
- Makes preliminary recommendations with respect to weaknesses or deficiencies noted;
- Assists with the preparation of draft reports;
- Assists Senior Auditor to follow-up on responses;
- Ensures security of audit files.
Human Resource:
- Assists and gives guidance to Assistant Auditors;
- Attends and participates in Unit/Departmental Staff meetings;
- Ensures self-awareness and adherence to policies, procedures and regulations of the Department;
- Performs other related functions assigned by the Senior Auditor and the Chief Internal Auditor.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Core:
- Customer and quality focus;
- Good oral and Written communication skills;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Good planning and organizing skills;
- Ability to use own initiative;
- Integrity;
- Good problem-solving and decision-making skills;
- Adaptability;
- Teamwork and co-operation;
- Goal/Result oriented;
- Compliance.
Function/Technical:
- Use of technology;
- Methodical;
- Good analytical thinking skills;
- Strategic Vision;
- Knowledge of the research and analytical skills;
- Knowledge of the Government administration systems, laws and policies and other Knowledge of instructions governing financial and operational aspects of the Ministries and portfolio Agencies such as the Staff orders, Public Service Regulations, Procurement Guidelines, Financial Administration and Audit Act;
- Knowledge of the Accounting and auditing standards, principles and practice;
- Knowledge of the current auditing techniques.
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- First Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Management or Economics.
- ACCA Fundamentals or; equivalent and no experience.
- Associate Degree, AAT Diploma, ACCA-CAT Level 3 or equivalent qualification; plus at least two (2) years auditing or accounting experience.
Special Conditions Associated with the Job
- Required to travel island wide in the performance of official duties;
- May be required to work under adverse condition from time to time;
- May be required to work beyond normal working hours.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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