Senior Auditor (FMG/AS 3)

JOB PURPOSE:

The incumbent is responsible for conducting internal audits of the controls, financial records, administrative procedures of the Ministry of National Security and its Departments/Agencies in the execution of financial and compliance audits in keeping with government and international audit standards. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in developing a comprehensive, practical audit programme(s) for the Ministry of National Security and departments/Agencies. 
• Liaises with Divisional Heads, Accountable Officers, Audit Manager and Chief Internal Auditor regarding scheduled audits. 
• Assist with developing individual work plan. 
• Conducts stakeholder meetings/interviews (entrance, exits, system documentation).
• Conducts risk assessments at the engagement level to identify and prioritize risk(s) and develops audit programmes to review the organization’s functional activity and operations. 
• Conduct audit reviews (pre—audits) of assigned organizational and functional activities (Termina benefit payments) 
• Examines and assesses the adequacy, efficiency and effectiveness of the internal controls implemented and recommends solutions or corrective measures where applicable.
• Follow-up (as directed) responses to Audit Reports to ensure deficiencies are corrected, improved procedures are implemented and internal controls are being adhered to. 
• Provides guidance to direct reports regarding assignments and reviews their work (working papers) for sufficiency of scope and for accuracy. 
• Reviews draft reports and queries submitted by direct reports. 
• Consolidates overall audit findings and prepare combined draft reports. 
• Assist in guiding and providing on-the-job training for direct report. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors Degree preferably in Accounts, Finance, Business Administration, Management or Economics, equivalent or; 
• ACCA Fundamentals or equivalent and over two (2) but less than five (5) years’ experience in audit/specialized area; 
• Successful completion of relevant government auditing courses and professional audit training would be an asset. 

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent knowledge of auditing standards and procedures; 
• Excellent knowledge of the organization’s policies and procedures; 
• Knowledge of the Financial Administration and Audit Act/Instructions and other GOJ policies and procedures 
• Knowledge of operating systems and financial software; 
• Good knowledge of GOJ Pension Administration 
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management; 
• Ability to lead and work in teams. 
• Knowledge of TEAMMATE and Audit Command Language (ACL would be an asset 

Thank you for expressing an interest in joining the Ministry of National Security’s (MNS) team. Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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