Auditor (FMG/AS 3)

Summary

The incumbent will assist all levels of management in achieving the organizational objectives effectively, by examining the internal control systems, in accordance with the Government policies and procedures, to determine the adequacy and integrity of the system. 💰$5,198,035 - $6,990,779 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• Technical:

  • • Provides advice/guidance to team members, to ensure accuracy of information disseminated to operational managers;
  • • Reviews/Reforms Audit Reports prepared by team members, then collates and submits a team report to the Auditor (AS 4);
  • • Conducts audit of subsidiary ledgers of Vote Accounts, Deposit Account, Overseas Workers’ Savings Account, Appropriation-In-Aid Accounts, Fund Accounts and Investment Accounts to determine accuracy and reliability of information documented and adherence to the Accounting Standards;
  • • Reviews and signs off on working papers for audits undertaken by the team members, to facilitate preparation of Interim/Monthly/Quarterly Reports;
  • • Prepares assignment Work Plan to support Annual Audit Plan and Interim Time-budget based assignments;
  • • Assists in the follow-up of audit queries, to ensure that deficiencies are corrected, improved, procedures are implemented, and internal controls are being adhered to.

• Human Resource:

  • • Provides leadership to staff, by assisting in delegation and communication of duties and responsibilities, and in identifying training needs;
  • • Participates in the orientation of staff within the Department;
  • • Ensures that staff is aware of and adheres to policies, procedures and regulations of the Ministry;
  • • Performs any other duties assigned.

Required Skills

• • Excellent knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, including value for money audit
• • Excellent knowledge of the organization’s policies and procedures
• • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• • Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• • Good presentation skills
• • Good oral and written communication skills
• • Good planning and organizing skills
• • Ability to lead and work in team
• • Working knowledge of relevant computer application
• • Sound knowledge of the FAA Act

Qualifications

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

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Conditions Associated with Job:

  • • Investigations carried out in volatile communities.

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Monday, 23rd June, 2025, to: Senior Director, Human Resource Management and Development Ministry of Labour and Social Security 14 National Heroes Circle Kingston 4 📧 Email: resume@mlss.gov.jm 📜 N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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