Senior Auditor (FMG/AS 3)

Summary

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. 💰SALARY SCALE: $5,198,035 - $6,990,779 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

• • Participates in developing a comprehensive, practical audit program(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.
• • Assists with developing individual work plans.
• • Conducts stakeholder meetings/interviews (entrance, exits, system documentation).
• • Conducts risk assessments at the engagement level to identify and prioritize risk(s) and develops audit programs to review the organization’s functional activity and operations.
• • Conducts audit reviews (pre-audits) of assigned organizational and functional activities (Terminal benefit payments).
• • Examines and assesses the adequacy, efficiency, and effectiveness of the internal controls implemented and recommends solutions or corrective measures where applicable.
• • Follows up (as directed) on 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 accuracy.
• • Reviews draft reports and queries submitted by direct reports.
• • Consolidates overall audit findings and prepares combined draft reports.
• • Assists in guiding and providing on-the-job training for direct reports.

Qualifications

• • 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.

Additional Information and Instructions

Interested persons should forward their applications and résumés NO LATER THAN Friday, May 9, 2025 to the: Director, Human Resource Management & Administration Human Resource Management & Administration Branch Ministry of National Security 4th Floor NCB North Tower 2 Oxford Road Kingston 5 📧 Email: jobopp@mns.gov.jm 💬 Subject: Senior Auditor (FMG/AS 3) 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. The Ministry wishes to assure applicants that your personal data will only be used for the purposes of recruitment and selection exercise related to career opportunities within the Ministry.

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