Senior Audit Verification Clerk

Key Responsibility Areas

• Assist the Internal Audit Supervisor in carrying out the approved audit plan and in evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls across the Company.
• Perform audit work in both technical and non-technical areas, including Generation, Transmission & Distribution, Metering, Stores/Inventory, Fixed Assets, Finance, Customer Services and other operational or administrative areas as assigned.
• Conduct periodic and ongoing checks of records, documents, transactions and systems to determine compliance with approved procedures, policies, standards and internal controls.
• Conduct physical verification of fixed assets, inventory, equipment and other Company property; agree items to records and supporting documents; and report discrepancies, missing items, unrecorded items or other exceptions.
• Assist with technical verification activities, including field inspections and checks relating to metering, generation, electrical equipment, maintenance activities and other technical operations, where assigned and within the employee’s competence.
• Assist with non-technical audit activities, including examination of financial and administrative records, reconciliations, approvals, supporting documents, data and other evidence required for audit testing.
• Participate in field visits and inspections at Company locations to obtain audit evidence and verify that reported activities, assets and works can be substantiated.
• Assist in carrying out investigations into loss, theft, misuse or irregular handling of Company property and other matters referred to Internal Audit.
• Prepare clear working papers, schedules and summaries of audit work performed, including the condition identified, supporting evidence and proposed recommendations.
• Submit findings and work completed to the Internal Audit Supervisor/Audit Officer for review and follow-up.
• Maintain strict confidentiality, integrity and objectivity in relation to information obtained during audit assignments and investigations.
• Work across the Technical and Non-Technical Audit functions as required, thereby maintaining sufficient exposure to both areas and supporting continuity of audit coverage.
• Promote the sharing of good practices across the Company and perform other duties within the scope of the position as assigned by an Authorized Officer.

COMPETENCY PROFILE:

• Good Interpersonal Skill
• Must be able to use logic and reasoning to solve problems
• Ability to do critical thinking
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel
• Must have mathematical abilities
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationship
• Excellent interpersonal and customer oriented skills
• Ability to proof read giving attention to details

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Six (6) subjects CSEC inclusive of Mathematics and English Language Grades(I-II) with at least three (3) years relevant experience. Certificate Accounting Technician (CAT) qualification will be an asset, along with working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
• Note: The position may be filled from either a technical or non-technical/audit background provided the candidate has the required level of education and relevant experience.