Internal Audit Officer – Non Technical

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

• Design and implement audit plans, procedures and programmes to routinely evaluate financial and commercial controls for the entire company’s operations.
• Prepare an annual audit plan to Internal Audit Manager for review and approval.
• Examine and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the organization’s systems of internal control and quality of performance in carrying out assigned responsibilities.
• Assess and report on the effectiveness of risk management in assessing each review.
• Assess the financial and commercial processes to detect control deficiencies and weaknesses; develop appropriate recommendations and action plans for remediation.
• Report to Internal Audit Manager any errors or irregularities and the non-compliance with/or improper application of the Laws, Regulation, Standards Terms and Conditions, Systems and Procedures and the Authorities governing the transactions of the Organization.
• Manage financial internal audits to ensure detailed examination and verification of journals and ledger entries, bank statements, inventories, expenditures, and other accounting and financial records, documents and systems of the entire company to ensure financial recording accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards, procedures and internal controls.
• Ensure that audits are properly planned, documented according to the Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Plan and conduct audits of data processing activities to ensure: (i) accuracy of input and output data and related reports, and (ii) adequacy of computer ‘application’ and ‘general’ controls.
• Prudently manage the Section’s approved budget.
• Prepare draft budget for review by the Internal Audit Manager
• Maintain confidentiality of all information arising out of internal audit activities and all matters within the division.
• Determine training needs for direct reports.
• Ensure that regular meetings are held with staff.
• Raise Corrective Action Reports (CARs) where appropriate.
• Conduct follow-up on outstanding open audit issues and assess remediation efforts
• Perform other duties that may be assigned to you within the scope of your employment, from an Authorized Officer.

COMPENTENCY PROFILE:

• High level of organizational and Administrative skills
• Ability to work independently
• Brilliant Judgment and Analytical Skills
• Excellent interpersonal Skills
• High degree of integrity and confidentiality
• High level of proficiency in problem solving related to increased operating efficiency
• Knowledge of Financial and Tax Regulation including NIS, PAYE and VAT
• Excellent knowledge of financial practices

Required Qualifications and Experience

• ACCA or its equivalent from an accredited institution with five (5) years related auditing experience at a Supervisory or Management level.

OR

• Degree in Accountancy or Management from the University of Guyana or its equivalent from an accredited institution plus seven (7) years’ relevant experience.