Senior Auditor

Key Responsibilities:

Technical/Professional Responsibilities 

• Prepares Risk-based audit work programmes and 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 audits are conducted in compliance with the FAA Act (Instructions), Audit Standards, Departmental Rules, Regulations and Policies; 
• Develops Audit programmes and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives in the execution audit engagement Field work; 
• Lead Audit Teams according to approved work plans, requirements of quality assurance and schedules; 
• Conducts complex audits as directed by the CAE 
• Conducts/supports information technology (IT) audit projects in accordance with approved work plans; 
• Ensures adherence to all applicable Divisional and professional standards;
• Checks and supervises assigned financial statements according to defined procedures;
• Supervises and verifies pre-audit functions and activities involving the assessment of leave, resignations, gratuity payments in accordance with the FAA Act and Instructions and other Regulations; 
• Communicate assigned tasks to team members in a manner that is clear and concise ensuring high quality, accurate and efficient results. 
• Leads audit team in the field on engagements, providing guidance and overall review of deliverables; 
• Identifies and communicates issues raised, offer 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 ensuring that service delivery is consistently at a high standard; 
• Prepares working papers and draft audit reports for review by the CAE;
• Prepares and presents reports on any deviations and or departure from the approved system; and recommend changes to realize a more effective internal control system;
• Secures and maintains confidentiality of audit working papers and related documentation; 
• Attend related meetings to present audit findings and results as required; 
• Prepares internal reports for the CAE and audit clients as required; 
• Keeps abreast of emerging audit principles, procedures and practices/guidelines to ensure adherence to international standards and competitiveness. 
• Appraises the adequacy of the corrective action taken to improve deficiencies identified in the systems and processes. 

Management/Administrative Responsibilities 

• Develops Individual Work Plans based on alignment to the overall plan for the Unit;
• Participates in meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences as required;
• Prepares reports and programme documents as required; 
• Maintains customer service principles, standards and measurements
• Assist with training design for members of the team/unit 

Human Resources Responsibilities 

• Contributes to and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the Unit’s and organization’s goals;
• Assists with the preparation and conducts presentations on role of the Unit for the Orientation and Onboarding program. 
• Provides leadership to team members through examples and sharing of knowledge and skills. 

Other Responsibilities 

• Performs all other duties and functions as may be required from time to time. 

Required Skills/Competencies

The incumbent should demonstrate: 

• Interpersonal skill 
• Presentation skill 
• Teamwork and cooperation 
• Compliance 
• Adaptability 
• Oral communication skills 
• Initiative 
• Time Management 
• Written communication skills 
• Integrity 
• Customer and Quality Focus 

Technical: 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Strong leadership skills 
• Excellent planning and organizing skills 
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills 
• Ability to influence and motivate others 
• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications 
• Good knowledge of Audit Principles and Techniques, ICT Auditing;
• Good knowledge of the Government of Jamaica’s Accounting and Audit standards.
• Good knowledge of Accounting Principles and Practices; 
• Knowledge of GOJ ICT systems; 
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Legal Framework and Public Finance Management Reforms; 
• Good understanding of the public expenditure policy environment and the goals;
• Good knowledge of policy monitoring and evaluation frameworks;
• Strong ability to synthesize multiple ideas and complex information into a coherent summary, as in reports and briefing notes, and to make cogent recommendation for the modification or creation of legislation, policies and programmes; 
• Aptitude for developing and maintaining collaborative relations with team members both within and outside the Ministry; 
• 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 Qualifications and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Management Studies with Auditing as a major course from a recognized institution or ACCA Level 2 
• Certificate in Supervisory Management. 
• Five (5) years auditing and accounting experience, three (3) of which should be at a supervisory level. 
• Successful completion of Government Accounting would be an asset.

We appreciate all responses but only short-listed applicants will be contacted.