Auditor (FMG/AS 2)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in stakeholder meetings/interviews (entrance, exits, system documentation).
• Conducts risk assessments at the engagement level to identify and prioritize risk(s) and develops audit programmes to review the organization’s functional activity and operations. 
• Conduct audit reviews (pre—audits, post audits and special assignments) of assigned organizational and functional activities (financial, operational, performance, IT, compliance) in accordance with the provisions of relevant laws, regulations, policies and rules standards, prescribed audit programmes. 
• Obtains, analyses and appraises evidential data as a basis for an informed opinion.
• Examines and assesses the adequacy, efficiency and effectiveness of the internal controls implemented and recommends solutions or corrective measures where applicable.
• Clear any queries on the working papers prepared. 
• Prepare Draft Reports and submit for review. 
• Follow-up (as directed) responses to Audit Reports to ensure deficiencies are corrected, improved procedures are implemented and internal controls are being adhered to. 
• Assists and give guidance to Assistant Auditors. 
• Consolidates audit findings and submits significant issues to the team leader. 
• Assists team leader in providing follow-up responses and clear queries. 
• Report on risk management issues and internal controls. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• First Degree preferably in Accounts, Finance, Business Administration, Management or Economics or equivalent. 
• ACCA Fundamentals or equivalent and no experience. 
• Associate degree, AAT Diploma, ACCA-CAT Level 3 or equivalent qualification; plus at least two (2) years auditing or accounting experience. 

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Sound knowledge of the principles, procedures and practices of accounting 
• Sound knowledge of current auditing principles and techniques. 
• Good knowledge of the Financial Administration and Audit (FAA) Act; and other pertinent statutes, regulations 
• Working knowledge of the laws and regulations that guides the organization. 
• Working knowledge of GOJ Pension Administration 
• Working knowledge of GOJ Leave Administration 
• Evidence of use of Microsoft Office Suite 
• Excellent report writing skills. 
• Knowledge and use of Teammate Software would be an asset.

Thank you for expressing an interest in joining the Ministry of National Security’s (MNS) team. Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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