Senior Auditor (LEVEL 7, BAND 8)

Summary

Under the general direction and management of the Chief Audit Executive (CAE), the Senior Auditor plans, directs and manages the audit engagement executed by audit teams and conducts audits in accordance with the provision of the FAA Act and other laws, regulations and guidelines established by the GOJ and internal audit standards. 💰$4,266,270 - $5,737,659 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• Technical/Professional:

  • • Prepares Risk-based audit work programmes and audit reports for assignments with intermediate to advanced complexities;
  • • Applies knowledge of the principles, procedures and practices of accounting, financial records/record keeping and general audit practices to the audit process;
  • • Evaluates whether the systems of internal control are in conformance with stipulated guidelines and regulations;
  • • Ensures audits are conducted in compliance with the FAA Act (Instructions), Audit Standards, Departmental Rules, Regulations and Policies;
  • • Develops Audit programmes and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives in the execution audit engagement Field work;
  • • Lead Audit Teams according to approved work plans, requirements of quality assurance and schedules;
  • • Conducts complex audits as directed by the CAE
  • • Conducts/supports information technology (IT) audit projects in accordance with approved work plans;
  • • Ensures adherence to all applicable Divisional and professional standards;
  • • Checks and supervises assigned financial statements according to defined procedures;
  • • Supervises and verifies pre-audit functions and activities involving the assessment of leave, resignations, gratuity payments in accordance with the FAA Act and Instructions and other Regulations;
  • • Communicate assigned tasks to team members in a manner that is clear and concise ensuring high quality, accurate and efficient results.
  • • Leads audit team in the field on engagements, providing guidance and overall review of deliverables;
  • • Identifies and communicates issues raised, offer recommended solutions relevant to business and risk;
  • • Ensures that Audit conclusions are evidenced-based and a complete understanding of the process, circumstances and risk;
  • • Maintains effective working relations with internal and external stakeholders ensuring that service delivery is consistently at a high standard;
  • • Prepares working papers and draft audit reports for review by the CAE;
  • • Prepares and presents reports on any deviations and or departure from the approved system; and recommend changes to realize a more effective internal control system;
  • • Secures and maintains confidentiality of audit working papers and related documentation;
  • • Attend related meetings to present audit findings and results as required;
  • • Prepares internal reports for the CAE and audit clients as required;
  • • Keeps abreast of emerging audit principles, procedures and practices/guidelines to ensure adherence to international standards and competitiveness.
  • • Appraises the adequacy of the corrective action taken to improve deficiencies identified in the systems and processes.
• Management/Administrative:

  • • Develops Individual Work Plans based on alignment to the overall plan for the Unit;
  • • Participates in meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences as required;
  • • Prepares reports and programme documents as required;
  • • Maintains customer service principles, standards and measurements
  • • Assist with training design for members of the team/unit
• Human Resources:

  • • Contributes to and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the Unit’s and organization’s goals;
  • • Assists with the preparation and conducts presentations on role of the Unit for the Orientation and Onboarding program.
  • • Provides leadership to team members through examples and sharing of knowledge and skills.
• Other:

  • • Performs all other duties and functions as may be required from time to time.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Required:

  • • Interpersonal skill
  • • Presentation skill
  • • Teamwork and cooperation
  • • Compliance
  • • Adaptability
  • • Oral communication skills
  • • Initiative
  • • Time Management
  • • Written communication skills
  • • IntegrityCustomer and Quality Focus
• Technical:

  • • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • • Strong leadership skills
  • • Excellent planning and organizing skills
  • • Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
  • • Ability to influence and motivate others
  • • Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications
  • • Good knowledge of Audit Principles and Techniques, ICT Auditing;
  • • Good knowledge of the Government of Jamaica’s Accounting and Audit standards.
  • • Good knowledge of Accounting Principles and Practices;
  • • Knowledge of the Public Finance Legal Framework and Public Finance Management Reforms;
  • • Good understanding of the public expenditure policy environment and the goals;
  • • Good knowledge of 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;
  • • Aptitude for developing and maintaining collaborative relations with team members both within and outside the Ministry;
  • • 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 and projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• ★ Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Management Studies with Auditing as a major course from a recognized institution or ACCA Level 2
• ★ Certificate in Supervisory Management
• ★ Five (5) years auditing and accounting experience, three (3) of which should be at a supervisory level.
• ★ Successful completion of Government Accounting would be an asset.

Additional Information and Instructions

A letter of application accompanied by a résumé should be submitted no later than January 10, 2025 to: 📧 Email: jobapplications@nla.gov.jm 👤 Attention: The Director, Human Resource Management & Development National Land Agency 35 Hope Road Kingston 10 ℹ️ Subject: Senior Auditor (LEVEL 7, BAND 8) 🔑 Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. ⚠️ Note: We appreciate all responses but only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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