Auditor (FMG/AS 2)

Summary

Under the general direction of the Senior Auditor, the incumbent is responsible for examination of transactions at all levels including project contracts and investment, and determine compliance with the provision of relevant laws, regulations, policies and rules on internal controls. 💰Salary: $4,266,270 - $5,737,658 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

• Technical/Professional:

  • • Prepares risk-based audit work programmes and Audit Reports for assignments with moderate to intermediate complexities;
  • • Conducts operational audits, financial audits, technological audits and any special assignments in order to assess the adequacy, efficiency and effectiveness in achieving desired objectives and compliance with the relevant laws and regulations. This includes but is not limited to ✓ Following the relevant audit procedural programme; ✓ Applying internal audit procedures and techniques.
  • • Obtains, analyzes and appraises evidential data as a basis for an informed, objective opinion on the performance of the activities being reviewed;
  • • Ascertains and evaluates operational processes and systems of internal control;
  • • Ensures that output of assigned audits is in line with acceptable Audit Standards and Practices as well as GOJ requirements;
  • • Ensures that working papers are appropriately prepared, compiled and submitted for reviews;
  • • Compares, analyzes and interprets facts and figures promptly;
  • • Corresponds orally and in writing, with respect to the results of audits, to the Team Leader or according to established procedures;
  • • Consolidates overall audit findings and prepares working papers highlighting deficiencies, causes, implications and makes recommendations;
  • • Checks assigned financial statements according to defined procedures;
  • • Conducts pre-audit functions and activities involving the assessment of leave and pension calculations, resignations, gratuity payments and mandatory yearly pre-audits of all salary and payment vouchers in accordance with the FAA Act and Instructions;
  • • Secures and maintains confidentiality of audit working papers and related documentation;
  • • Attends related meetings to present audit findings and results, as instructed, and prepares relevant reports for the Audit Manager;
  • • Keeps abreast of emerging audit principles, procedures and practices/guidelines to ensure adherence to international standards and competitiveness.

• Management/Administrative:

  • • Develops Individual Work Plans based on alignment to the overall plan for the Section;
  • • Participates in meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences, as required;
  • • Prepares reports and programme documents, as required;
  • • Maintains customer service principles, standards and measurements.

• Human Resources:

  • • Contributes to and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the Division’s and Organization’s goals;
  • • Assists with the preparation of and conducts presentations on the role of Division/Unit for the Orientation and Onboarding Programme;
  • • Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Required Skills

• • Excellent oral and written communication skills
• • Good interpersonal skills
• • Excellent customer relations and quality focus skills
• • Good planning and organizing skills
• • Excellent problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills
• • Excellent time management skills
• • Excellent leadership skills
• • Knowledge of Audit Principles and Techniques, ICT Auditing
• • Knowledge of the Government of Jamaica’s Accounting and Audit standards
• • Knowledge of the Public Finance Legal Framework and Public Finance Management Reforms
• • Knowledge of the Government processes, including policy development, financial planning, performance management systems and basic theories, principles and methods of analysis

Qualifications

• • First Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Management or Economics;
• • ACCA Fundamentals or; equivalent and no experience;
• • Associate Degree, AAT Diploma, ACCA-CAT Level 3 or equivalent qualification; plus at least two (2) years auditing or accounting experience.

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications, accompanied by résumés, along with the names, telephone numbers and email addresses of two (2) references (one must be a former/current supervisor), should be submitted no later than Monday, 24th February, 2025 to: Director, Human Resource Management and Development Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs 1A Fairway Avenue, Kingston 6 📧 Email: careers@mlca.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject: Auditor (FMG/AS 2) The Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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