Quality Review and Verification Analyst (GMG/SEG 1)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

TECHNICAL/ PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Reviews and verifies compensation claims against relevant legislation;
• Review decisions relating to claims against policies, procedures and legislation; 
• Adheres to/observes conditions laid out in the privacy policy and the Data Protection Act in the review and verification of personal data; 
• Develops and implements review processes and compliance structures; 
• Evaluates existing policies and procedures to coordinate internal practices and to ensure compliance with regulations; 
• Participates in reviews of the Ministry’s internal control mechanisms to ensure that they measure and manages the risks it faces;
• Issues official notices in line with relevant policies, procedures and legislation; 
• Provide advice and guidance to line managers on the implementation of action plans to address identified gaps; 
• Promotes compliance with stipulated procedures, policies and legislation; 
• Prepares decision letters; 
• Interprets and applies policies and legislation in the processing of transactions; 
• Conducts pension indebtedness checks; 
• Keeps abreast of amendment to policies, procedures and legislation;
• Prepares reports; 
• Collaborates with other Branch heads in resolving compliance issues as part of the advancement of quality standards; 

MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Participates in the development of the corporate, operational and individual work plan, and annual budget to reflect the Branch’s strategic priority areas; 
• Ensures that there are sufficient and appropriate physical resources to undertake the operations efficiently and effectively;
• Maintains effective working relations with external and internal stakeholders and customers, 

Other Responsibilities 

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

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Good knowledge of in the principles and practices of quality management and compliance 
• Expert knowledge of auditing techniques and practices 
• Good knowledge of risk management techniques and strategies
• Sound knowledge and understanding of GOJ policies and programmes and the machinery of government 
• Working knowledge of process improvement methodology 
• Sound knowledge of applicable laws, policies, regulation and procedures
• Strong environmental scanning, analysis and interpretive skills
• Proficiency in the use of the relevant computer applications 
• Leadership – Possess good leadership skills.
• Planning and Organizing – Excellent planning and organization skills.
• Problem Solving & Analysis - Logical problem solving and analytical skills.
• Communication - Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Initiative & Judgment - Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment.
• Attention to detail 
• Integrity/Ethics - Possess and exercise high integrity and ethical standards
• Interpersonal Skills - Possess excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Innovation and creativity – Ability to come up with new ideas/new way of Thinking. 
• People Management – Possess excellent people management skills.
• Teamwork - Be a team player. 

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or equivalent qualification from recognised tertiary institution 
• Training in Auditing Techniques (MIND) would be an asset 
• Three (3) years’ experience 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB:

• Pressured working conditions with numerous critical deadlines.
• May be required to work abnormal working hours 
• Exposure to dust and other health hazards from handling of old and dusty files.

We thank all applicants for the interest expressed; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted