Senior Auditor

Responsibilities:

• Review and revise the organisation’s audit policies and procedures in accordance with auditing standards (in consultation with the CEO)
• Participate in the organisation’s operational strategic planning process, prepare and monitor the Division’s operational plan and budget ensuring agreed targets are achieved
• Develop the Division’s Strategic/Operational Plans and Budget
• Develop Individual Workplan
• Represent the organisation at meetings, conferences and functions as directed
• Provide guidance and advice to the CEO and managers on internal audit matters
• Conduct risk assessment to determine audit areas
• Liaise with external auditors where appropriate in the preparation of an audit plan
• Manage the preparation of audit programmes for the examination and assessment of the audit area
• Conduct site visits as necessary to monitor audit progress and provide guidance and on-the-job training
• Review and sign off working papers for all audits undertaken by the audit division
• Ensure audit reports are prepared, stating deficiencies, implications and recommendations, and submit reports to the CEO and Divisional Heads
• Meet with the CEO and Divisional Heads to discuss audit findings
• Follow up Divisional Heads’ responses to audit reports to determine whether deficiencies are corrected and improved procedures implemented
• Attend operational meetings where the audit division has a key role in the development and verification of systems
• Ensure the security of audit files
• Facilitate compliance by the Divisions with Internal Auditing Standards
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of direct reports; prepare performance appraisals and initiate corrective action where necessary
• Participate in the recruitment of staff for the Division/Unit
• Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports through effective planning, delegation, communication, training, mentoring and coaching

Requirements:

• BSc preferably in Accounts, Finance, Business Administration, Management or Economics; OR
• ACCA Fundamentals + six (6) years auditing experience and relevant experience in the specialised area
• Completion of relevant government auditing courses and Professional Audit training would be an asset
• Compliance with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and quality control standards
• Risk-based audit methodology covering planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up
• Application of ISO and COSO Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks
• Effective communication of risk management, governance and control issues
• Excellent knowledge of the organisation’s policies and procedures
• Communicating effectively; working collaboratively; developing capability
• Seeing the big picture; driving continuous improvement; making effective decisions
• Ensuring value for taxpayers’ money; providing quality service; accountability
• Integrity, impartiality and innovation

All applicants will be required to pass a security background check. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.