Internal Auditor

Key Responsibilities

Management: 

• Participates in the development of the Branch’s Corporate/Operational Plans, Budget and Individual Work Plans; 
• Represents the Branch at meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars, as assigned;
• Prepares reports and project documents as required; 
• Prepares and delivers Internal Audit presentations as needed; 
• Supports and maintains customer service principles, standards and measurements. 

Technical/Professional: 

• Prepares audit programmes and control assessment for each audit; 
• Prepares audit reports for assignments with intermediate to advanced complexities;
• Applies knowledge of the principles, procedures and practices of accounting, financial records/record keeping and general audit practices to the audit process; 
• Evaluates whether the systems of internal control are in conformance with stipulated guidelines and regulations; 
• Ensures compliance with the FAA Act (Financial Instructions), Audit Standards and Departmental Rules and Regulations; 
• Conducts Audits according to approved Work Plans, requirements of quality assurance and schedules; 
• Ensures adherence to all applicable functional and professional standards, including applicable legislation; 
• Conducts pre-audit functions and activities involving the assessment of leave calculations, performance management, resignations, gratuity payments, etc.; 
• Identifies and communicates issues raised, offers recommended solutions relevant to business and risk; 
• Ensures that Audit conclusions are evidenced-based and a complete understanding of the process, circumstances and risk; 
• Maintains effective working relations with internal and external stakeholders and clients, ensuring that service delivery is consistently at a high standard; 
• Prepares working papers and draft audit reports for review by the Senior Internal Auditor/CAE; 
• Prepares and presents reports on any deviations and/or departure from the approved system, and recommends changes to realize a more effective internal control system;
• Secures and maintains confidentiality of audit working papers and related documentation and reports; 
• Attends related meetings to present audit findings and results, as required;
• Keeps abreast of emerging audit principles, procedures and practices/guidelines, to ensure adherence to international standards and competitiveness. 

Human Resource: 

• Contributes to and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the Branch’s and Organization’s goals;
• Assists with the preparation of, and conducts presentations on role of Branch for the Orientation and Onboarding programme. 

Other: 

• The incumbent may, from time to time, be assigned duties not specifically outlined within the Job Description, but are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from a person occupying this position. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Good knowledge of Audit Principles and Techniques 
• Good knowledge of the Government of Jamaica’s Accounting and Audit standards
• Good knowledge of Accounting Principles and Practices 
• An awareness of GOJ ICT systems 
• Knowledge of the GOJ Financial Administration and Audit Act and the Financial Instructions 
• Knowledge of programme/system/policy monitoring and evaluation frameworks
• Strong ability to synthesize multiple ideas and complex information into a coherent summary, as in reports and briefing notes 
• Good oral and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver presentations with tact, clarity, enthusiasm and accuracy to widely varied audiences 
• A high level of initiative and self-motivation 
• Demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills 
• Aptitude for developing and maintaining collaborative relations with team members, both within and outside the Agency 
• Familiarity with procedures, policies and legislation governing the machinery of Government 
• Knowledge of the Government processes, including policy development, financial planning, performance management systems and basic theories, principles and methods of analysis 
• Knowledge of computerized systems and software, with an emphasis on the MS Office Suite and projects 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Management Studies, Public Sector Management, Public/Business Administration, or a related discipline, OR Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA) Level 2; 
• Two (2) years’ auditing experience in the Private or Public Sector. 

OR 

• Associate of Science Degree in Accounting from the Management Institute for National Development (MIND), along with the completion of the revised Certificate in Government Accounting Course/AAT Level 3/CAT Level 3; 
• Three (3) years’ auditing experience in the Private or Public Sector. 

OR 

• NVQJ Level 5 in Auditing, Finance, Accounting, Management Studies or related discipline;
• Three (3) years’ experience in an Auditing environment. 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• The environment is fast paced with on-going interactions with critical stakeholders and meeting tight deadlines, which will result in high degrees of pressure, on occasions;
• Will be required to travel locally to conduct audits. 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.