Assistant Auditor - Internal Audit Unit

Summary

Under the general direction of the Senior Auditor, the Assistant Auditor will examine financial, operational and other transactions, records and documents, with a view to determine compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies and rules governing the Ministry and to evaluate the adequacy, efficiency and effectiveness of management controls.

Responsibilities

• • Assists with conducting operational, financial and system audit and special assignments to assess the adequacy, efficiency and effectiveness in achieving desired objectives and compliance with relevant laws and regulations;
• • Conducts reviews of assigned organizational and functional activities, in accordance with the instructions given by the Senior Auditor and the prescribed audit programme;
• • Interprets and conducts assignments given by the Chief Internal Auditor and Senior Auditor;
• • Makes preliminary recommendations with respect to weaknesses or deficiencies noted in internal controls;
• • Prepares working papers and submits to Senior Auditor to be reviewed;
• • Maintains records and prepares correspondence related to duties assigned;
• • Proposes discussion item for liaison with internal and external clients, with regard to pre and post audit issues;
• • Clears any queries on working papers prepared;
• • Ensures the security of audit files;
• • Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Desired Traits and Characteristics

• • General understanding of the Ministry’s role and functions;
• • Good oral and written communication skills;
• • Good analytical skills;
• • Ability to work in a team;
• • Ability to use initiative;
• • Good interpersonal skills;
• • Good problem-solving skills;
• • Good planning and organizing skills;
• • High level of integrity and confidentiality;
• • Very good customer service/relationship management skills;
• • High attention to detail;
• • Results driven.
• • Good technical report writing skills;
• • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), TeamMate and any other relevant audit software;
• • Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, standards and techniques.

Qualifications

• • Associate Degree, AAT Diploma, ACCA-CAT Level 3 or equivalent qualifications;
• • ACCA Level 1;
• • Three (3) years’ experience in Auditing.

Additional Information and Instructions

🗓️ Application Deadline: Applications, accompanied by résumés, should be submitted no later than Monday, 2nd December, 2024 to: 👤 Senior Director, Human Resource Management and Development Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade 2 Port Royal Street Kingston 📧 Email: recruitment@mfaft.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject: Assistant Auditor (FMG/AS 1) - Internal Audit Unit 🔑 Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. ⚠️ Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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