Auditor (FMG/AS 2)

Key Responsibilities

Management/Administrative 

• Participates in meetings, seminars, workshops, conferences, as requested; 
• Contributes to the development of the Division’s Operational, Strategic Business and Budget; 
• Develops Individual Work Plan based on Operational Plan. 

Technical/Professional 

• Participates in the planning and prioritisation of audit programmes and the development of audit procedures; 
• Conducts audits based on audit programmes and schedules; 
• Conducts risks assessments of entities being audited to inform frequency and prioritization of audits; 
• Appraises the financial and accounting systems and practices of the Agency’s HQ, Departments and Parish Offices/Libraries; 
• Verifies the adequacy and accuracy of financial records; 
• Checks to ensure observation of and compliance with operational rules and regulations by the Ministry, Departments and Agencies; 
• Ensures compliance with established internal auditing standards in the conduct of audits;
• Maintains current and complete working papers for all audit investigations; 
• Identifies deficiencies and deviations from established financial, accounting and operational standards and guidelines and recommends corrective action; 
• Implements appropriate monitoring mechanisms to facilitate compliance with corrective measures where deficiencies and deviations have been identified; 
• Recommends where appropriate, surcharge for breaches of rules and regulations; 
• Liaises with Divisional Directors, the Auditor General, the Ministry of Finance and Regulatory Agencies in the performance of duties; 
• Performs other related duties, as assigned. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core 

• Ability to work as part of a team 
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Confidentiality and integrity 
• Good written and oral communication skills 
• Good analytical skills 
• Meticulous 

Technical 

• Knowledge of Government operating laws, principles and practices, including accounts, human resource and administration, procurement 
• Full grasp of the laws and regulations applicable to the audit 
• Proficient in the use of spreadsheets and other standard computer 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• First Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Management or Economics. 
• 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. 

Working Conditions

• Typical office working conditions, frequent commute between locations for the purpose of conducting audits.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.