Assistant Auditor (FMG/AS 1)

Job Purpose

Under the general direction of the Senior Auditor, the Assistant Auditor will examine financial, operational and other transactions, records and documents, with a view to determine compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies and rules governing the Ministry and to evaluate the adequacy, efficiency and effectiveness of management controls. 

Key Responsibilities

Technical/Professional: 

• Assists with conducting operational, financial and system audit and special assignments to assess the adequacy, efficiency and effectiveness in achieving desired objectives and compliance with relevant laws and regulations; 
• Conducts reviews of assigned organizational and functional activities, in accordance with the instructions given by the Senior Auditor and the prescribed audit programme;
• Interprets and conducts assignments given by the Chief Internal Auditor and Senior Auditor; 
• Makes preliminary recommendations with respect to weaknesses or deficiencies noted in internal controls; 
• Prepares working papers and submits to Senior Auditor to be reviewed;
• Maintains records and prepares correspondence related to duties assigned;
• Proposes discussion item for liaison with internal and external clients, with regard to pre and post audit issues; 
• Clears any queries on working papers prepared; 
• Ensures the security of audit files; 
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• General understanding of the Ministry’s role and functions; 
• Good oral and written communication skills; 
• Good analytical skills; 
• Ability to work in a team; 
• Ability to use initiative; 
• Good interpersonal skills; 
• Good problem-solving skills; 
• Good planning and organizing skills; 
• High level of integrity and confidentiality; 
• Very good customer service/relationship management skills; 
• High attention to detail; 
• Results driven. 

Technical: 

• Good technical report writing skills; 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), TeamMate and any other relevant audit software; 
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, standards and techniques. 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Associate Degree, AAT Diploma, ACCA-CAT Level 3 or equivalent qualifications;
• ACCA Level 1; 
• Three (3) years’ experience in Auditing.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.