Assistant Auditor (AUGD AGS 4)

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

• Confidentiality 
• Integrity 
• Fairness 
• Accountability 
• Transparency

CENTRAL LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK

• The Jamaican (Constitution) Order in Council (Act), 1962
• Financial Administration & Audit Act, 
• Public Bodies Management & Accountability Act 

KEY OUTPUTS & DELIVERABLES

Assurance audits conducted

• Work Plan completed 
• Stakeholders engaged 
• Audits executed 
• Meetings attended & Minutes taken 
• Working Papers prepared and submitted 
• Review and coaching notes cleared 
• Monthly Progress Reports submitted 
• Draft audit Reports, and correspondence prepared
• Compliance with relevant ethical requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Technical/Professional 

• Conducts Assurance Audits in accordance with the AuGD’s established policies and procedures. 
• Consults with Senior Auditors to determine audit objectives, data extraction point, required information and report formats for data analysis requests.
• Liaises with auditees to obtain an understanding of business rules, systems, processes and procedures. 
• Participates in planning, Entrance and Exit meetings and takes appropriate Minutes. 
• Drafts section of audit report , Working Papers and communication for submission to Team Lead 

Other Responsibilities 

• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned. 

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Audits are completed in accordance with established standards and agreed timeframe. 
• Working papers are completed in accordance with established standards and agreed timeframe. 
• Audit Reports, and correspondence are completed in accordance with established standards and agreed timeframe. 
• Minutes are complete, in accordance with the established standards and agreed timeline. 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Customer & Quality focus
• Planning & Organizing
• Results oriented & Compliance
• Professional judgement and scepticism
• Compliance 
• Initiative & Adaptability
• Verbal & Written Communication
• Teamwork & Collaboration

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field OR ACCA level 2 
• Any equivalent combination of qualification and experience 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• Typical Office environment. 
• Occasional exposure to adverse working conditions.
• Typical working hour. 
• Performing duties while under pressure. 
• Local travels required. 
• Performing multiple tasks at the same time. 

AUTHORITY

• Make recommendations based on findings.