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Assistant Auditor (FMG/AS 1)
Company Information
Job Information
Description
Company
Government of Jamaica
Website
http://bit.ly/GOJJobListing
Contact Name
Office of the Services Commission
Contact Email
communications@osc.gov.jm
Job Type
Full-time
Department
Executive Agency
Category
Accounting
Posted
03-12-2022
Job Status
Start Publishing
03-12-2022
Stop Publishing
16-12-2022
Applications are invited for the following posts in the National Library of Jamaica: Assistant Auditor (FMG/AS 1) – (Contract), salary range $2,735,387 $3,678,791 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.
Job Purpose
Under the direction of the Internal Auditor, the incumbent is responsible for the examination of transactions, records, and documents both financial and operational to determine compliance with the provisions of relevant laws, regulations, policies and rules.
Key Responsibilities
Professional/Technical:
- Verifies accounting and HR records/documents, documents variances and makes
- recommendation for improvement;
- Assists with the inspection of the resources/records;
- Assists with the examination and appraisal of financial and accounting practices systems and procedures;
- Conducts Quarterly Audit of Petty Cash. Where variances are observed makes documentation and prepares report for the Internal Auditor;
- Conducts impromptu check of Petty Cash;
- Conducts audit of Print Room and from time to time conducts impromptu check. Prepares report of findings;
- Conducts Quarterly Audit of the Inventory Store. Documents variances and prepare report;
- Audits the Fixed Asset Location Register Quarterly, ensures the asset is properly labelled and reports anomalies;
- Observes the process of goods received, verifies that the delivered items are the quality and quantity that was procured before they are commissioned. Documents anomalies and report findings;
- Documents and reports findings of all audits conducted to the Internal Auditor;
- Assists in the preparation of preliminary recommendations and drafting of Audit Reports;
- Conducts Exit Interview for audit;
- Maintains the Audit Records System;
- Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Administrative:
- Assists in the revision of the Organization’s Systems, operations, and processes to ensure compliance with Government of Jamaica’s Guidelines such as procurement and reporting requirements;
- Assists in the development and maintains an Internal Audit Manual;
- Assists in the co-ordination of activities in preparation for the Board of Management Audit Committee Meetings;
- Represent the Organization at meetings and other functions as directed;
- Assists with the development of the Branch’s Operational Plan.
- Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Teamwork and co-operation
- Customer and quality focus
- Adaptability and Integrity
- Good time management skills
- Good interpersonal skills i.e., the ability to interact positively with both internal and external clients
- Good analytical thinking skills
- Good use of relevant application software
- Good planning and organizing skills
- Compliance to enforce government regulations
- Attention to detail
- Good problem-solving and business acumen Knowledge of the Organization’s mandate and objectives would be an asset Sound knowledge of the FAA Act and Government’s accounting policies and procedures Working knowledge of the Public Bodies Management and Accountability (PBMA) Act
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Associate Degree, AAT Diploma ACCA-CAT level 3 or equivalent qualifications;
- ACCA level 1; One (1) year working experience.
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Thursday, 15th December 2022 to:
Director, HRM and Administration
National Library of Jamaica
12 East Street
Kingston
Email: nljhrm@nlj.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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