Senior Auditor (FMG/AS 3)

Job Purpose

Under the general direction of the Audit Manager, the Senior Auditor is responsible for examining and reporting on the level of compliance with relevant laws, rules, regulations, and policies governing the Ministry and its Agencies, assessing the adequacy, efficiency, and effectiveness of internal controls in achieving desired objectives and, where necessary, recommend appropriate solutions or corrective measures. 

Key Responsibilities

Administrative/Management 

• Participates in the development of the Operational Audit Plan; 
• Liaises with Departmental and Agency Heads with regards to proposed audits; 
• Represents the Unit at meetings and seminars, as directed; 
• Provides guidance/advice to team members. 

Technical 

• Assists in the conduct of the Unit’s annual risk assessment exercise; 
• Leads the conduct of the risk matrix exercise for team assignments; 
• Determines audit approach, that is, plans the theory and scope of audits for direct reports;
• Prepares audit programmes and submits to Audit Manager for review; 
• Selects areas for review based on the results of the risk matrices; 
• Prepares and discusses individual assignments with direct reports; 
• Develops and apply auditing procedures and techniques in conducting operational, financial and value for money audits; 
• Assesses the adequacy, efficiency, effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with relevant laws, regulations and other stipulated guidelines in achieving desired objectives; 
• Verifies the accuracy of financial and other records; 
• Performs special investigations as directed and prepares interim report; 
• Prepares working papers for audits conducted; 
• Reviews and signs off on working papers for direct reports; 
• Performs entry and exit interviews, that is, discusses audit areas and findings with relevant Managers/Department Heads; 
• Consolidates overall audit findings and prepare draft reports stating deficiencies, makes appropriate recommendations and submits report to the Audit Manager for review; 
• Follows-up Department/Agency Heads’ responses to audit report to determine whether deficiencies are corrected and improved procedures are implemented; 
• Ensures the security of audit files. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Oral and written communication skills 
• Good customer and quality focus 
• Team work and cooperation 
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Compliance 
• Quality of output 
• Integrity 
• Initiative 
• Good strategic vision 
• Problem solving and decision making skills 
• Analytical thinking 
• Impact and influence 
• Good change and people management 
• Goal/result oriented 
• Good leadership skills 
• Good planning and organizing skills 
• Methodical 
• Good research and analytical skills 

Technical: 

• Use of technology (relevant computer applications) 
• Managing external relationships 
• Excellent knowledge of government administration systems, laws and policies and other instructions governing both the financial and operational aspects of the Ministry and its portfolio Agencies such as the Staff orders, Public Service Regulations, Procurement Guidelines, Financial Administration and Audit Act. 
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing standards, principles and practice
• Comprehensive knowledge of current auditing techniques 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

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

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• Required to travel to external sites in the performance of official duties;
• May be required to work under adverse condition from time to time; 
• May be required to work beyond normal working hours.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.