Senior Auditor

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor's Degree - preferably in Accounts, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or equivalent qualification/training; post graduate training; or A.C.C.A Level 3
• A minimum of five (5) years progressive auditing experience.
• Successful completion of the government auditing course or professional audit training would be an asset.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS/KEY COMPETENCIES

• Excellent knowledge of internal auditing standards and Government of Jamaica procedures.
• Competence in risk-based auditing and sound knowledge of accounting and auditing principles.
• Appropriate management skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Analytical thinker with good conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
• Highly developed leadership skills.
• Excellent teamwork and cooperation abilities.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

• Reports to: Chief Internal Auditor (CIA)

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS

• Undertake projects of distinctively complex nature.
• Exercise a high degree of judgment, based on wide experience and applied knowledge.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the team members in the conduct of an audit.
• Support the CIA in the development of the annual audit plan.
• Manage and control audit assignments embracing planning, programming, conduct and control of audit work and reporting findings.
• Formulate and review audit plans, developing audit policy, practices and general development of the audit function in collaboration with the CIA.
• Lead and supervise an audit team embracing staff motivation and discipline.
• General supervision, guidance and training for Internal Auditors.
• Conduct performance appraisal for audit staff and assign annual targets.
• Perform special assignments and investigations as required.

The Agency thanks all applicants. Only individuals shortlisted will be contacted.