Senior Auditor (FMG/AS 3)

JOB PURPOSE:

The incumbent is responsible for conducting internal audits of the controls, financial records, administrative procedures of the Ministry of National Security and its Departments/Agencies in the execution of financial and compliance audits in keeping with government and international audit standards. 

The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in developing a comprehensive, practical audit programme(s) for the Ministry of National Security and departments/Agencies. 
• Liaises with Divisional Heads, Accountable Officers, Audit Manager and Chief Internal Auditor regarding scheduled audits. 
• Assist with developing individual work plan. 
• Conducts stakeholder meetings/interviews (entrance, exits, system documentation). 
• Conducts risk assessments at the engagement level to identify and prioritize risk(s) and develops audit programmes to review the organization’s functional activity and operations. 
• Conduct audit reviews (pre—audits) of assigned organizational and functional activities (Termina benefit payments) 
• Examines and assesses the adequacy, efficiency and effectiveness of the internal controls implemented and recommends solutions or corrective measures where applicable. 
• Follow-up (as directed) responses to Audit Reports to ensure deficiencies are corrected, improved procedures are implemented and internal controls are being adhered to. 
• Provides guidance to direct reports regarding assignments and reviews their work (working papers) for sufficiency of scope and for accuracy. 
• Reviews draft reports and queries submitted by direct reports. 
• Consolidates overall audit findings and prepare combined draft reports. 
• Assist in guiding and providing on-the-job training for direct report. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Accounts, Finance, Business Administration, Management or Economics, equivalent or; 
• ACCA Fundamentals or equivalent and over two (2) but less than five (5) years’ experience in audit/specialized area; 
• Successful completion of relevant government auditing courses and professional audit training would be an asset. 

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent knowledge of auditing standards and procedures; 
• Excellent knowledge of the organization’s policies and procedures; 
• Knowledge of the Financial Administration and Audit Act/Instructions and other GOJ policies and procedures
• Knowledge of operating systems and financial software; 
• Good knowledge of GOJ Pension Administration 
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management; 
• Ability to lead and work in teams. 
• Knowledge of TEAMMATE and Audit Command Language (ACL would be an asset 

We thank all applicants for their interest in this career opportunity. However, please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted