Internal Auditor (Level 5)

Summary

The National Works Agency, an Executive Agency of the Government of Jamaica, is seeking suitably qualified individuals for the under-mentioned position. Internal Auditor (Level 5) 💰Salary: $3,501,526 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

• Briefing:

  • • On the department/unit to be audited by way of studying relevant files, manuals, organization charts, desk instructions, etc.
• • Collaborate with the Senior Auditor to prepare relevant audit programs and conduct background research.

• Fact-finding:

  • • This will include interviewing operational and management staff; examination and interpretation of relevant laws and operational procedures to ensure conformity; ascertain and recording of systems; evaluation of the adequacy of systems control.

• Testing:

  • • Obtain, analyze, and appraise evidential data as a basis for an informed, objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system and for the efficiency of the performance of the activities being reviewed.

Required Skills

• • Good Knowledge of the FAA Act, Financial Instructions to Executive Agencies (FIEA), International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), and other relevant laws/circulars.
• • Knowledge of Risk-Based Auditing and an understanding of the relationship between risk, control, and governance.
• • Familiar with the accounting cycle, its typical functions, common accounting entries, relationship with financial statements, and critical accounting records including revenue, expenditure, and payroll.
• • Basic knowledge of the Agency's operations and an appreciation of its policies and practices.
• • Ability to effectively use Computer-aided audit techniques in the audit process.
• • Analytical thinker with good conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• • Good interviewing, evaluative, and report writing skills.

Qualifications

• • B.Sc. Degree preferably in Accounting, Business Administration, Management, Economics, Legal; or
• • A.C.C.A. Fundamentals or equivalent and no experience; or
• • Qualifications for entry-level audit position (FMG/ASI) plus at least two years auditing or accounting experience.

• Auditing certification desirable such as:

  • • CIA, CISA, CFE, or CRMA.

Additional Information and Instructions

Submitted application in writing no later than Tuesday, May 13, 2025, to: Manager, Personnel and Industrial Relations National Works Agency 140 Maxfield Avenue Kingston 10 OR 📧 Email: Recruitment@nwa.gov.jm 📜 N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. The Agency thanks all applicants. Only individuals short-listed will be contacted.

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