ICT Infrastructure Auditor (Level 8)

Summary

Under the leadership and direction of the Chief Audit Executive (CAE), the ICT Infrastructure Auditor will meet and consult directly with the auditees regarding their ICT systems and systems environment, to plan and conduct either ICT audits or computer control reviews to support performance and financial statement audits. The position requires a broad and current knowledge of ICT systems and processes and trends in information communications technology, as well as knowledge of the laws and policies impacting the machinery of the Government of Jamaica. 💰Salary: $5,198,035 - $6,990,779 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

• Management:

  • • Participates in the development of the Branch’s Corporate/Operational Plans, Budget and Individual Work Plans and Work Schedules;
  • • Prepares and supervises the preparation of reports to the Chief Audit Executive;
  • • Represents Chief Audit Executive at meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars;
  • • Prepares reports and project documents, as required;
  • • Prepares and delivers Internal Audit - ICT presentations, as needed;
  • • Supports and maintains customer service principles, standards and measurements.

• Technical/Professional:

  • • Supports the Chief Audit Executive, actively, in conducting strategic and risk-based examination of the Agency, to aid the crafting of the Audit Programmes and Plans;
  • • Supports the CAE and Audit Team in all phases of an ICT audit

• Human Resource:

  • • Contributes to and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the Branch’s and Organization’s goals;
  • • Assists with the preparation of, and conducts presentations on role of Division/Unit, for the Orientation and Onboarding programme.

• Other:

  • • The incumbent may, from time to time, be assigned duties not specifically outlined within the Job Description, but are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from a person occupying this position.

Required Skills

• • Excellent knowledge of Audit Principles and Techniques
• • Excellent knowledge of ICT Audit
• • Excellent knowledge of the Government of Jamaica’s Accounting and Audit standards
• • Good knowledge of Accounting Principles and Practices
• • Knowledge of GOJ ICT systems
• • Knowledge of the GOJ Financial Administration and Audit Act and the Financial Instructions
• • Good understanding of the public expenditure policy environment and the goals
• • Knowledge of programme/system/policy monitoring and evaluation frameworks
• • Strong ability to synthesize multiple ideas and complex information into a coherent summary, as in reports and briefing notes, and to make cogent recommendation for the modification or creation of legislation, policies and programmes
• • Good oral and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver presentation with tact, clarity, enthusiasm and accuracy to widely varied audiences
• • A high level of initiative and self-motivation
• • Demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills
• • Aptitude for developing and maintaining collaborative relations with team members, both within and outside the Agency
• • Familiarity with procedures, policies and legislation governing the machinery of government
• • Knowledge of the Government processes, including policy development, financial planning, performance management systems and basic theories, principles and methods of analysis
• • Knowledge of computerized systems and software, with an emphasis on the MS Office suite

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s Degree in ICT, Information Systems, Information Systems/ICT with Finance/Accounting/Management Studies/Public Sector Management, Public/Business Administration or a related discipline, OR Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA) Level 2;

• Any of the following Certification (would be a distinct advantage):

  • • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • • Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
  • • Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC);
• • Four (4) years’ experience in an Auditing environment, with at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity;
OR
• • NVQJ Level 5 in ICT, Information Systems, Information Systems/ICT with Finance/Accounting/Management Studies/Public Sector Management, Public/Business Administration or a related discipline or related discipline;
• • Four (4) years’ experience in an ICT Auditing environment, with at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

  • • The work environment is fast paced with on-going interactions with critical stakeholders and meeting tight deadlines which will result in high degrees of pressure, on occasions;
  • • Will be required to travel locally, to conduct audits.

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025, to: Director, Human Resource Management and Development National Environment & Planning Agency 11 Caledonia Avenue Kingston 5 📧 Email: hrm@nepa.gov.jm 🔑 Important: Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. ⚠️ Note: While we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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