Job Information
Job Information
Description
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Assistant Auditor (FMG/AS 1)
Company Information
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
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade
Category
Accounting
Posted
26-11-2024
Job Status
Start Publishing
26-11-2024
Stop Publishing
03-12-2024
Applications are invited for the following vacant post in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade: Assistant Auditor (FMG/AS 1) - Internal Audit Unit, salary range $3,501,526 - $4,709,163 per annum.
Job Purpose
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.
Key Responsibilities
Technical/Professional:
- 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.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Core:
- 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.
Technical:
- 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.
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Associate Degree, AAT Diploma, ACCA-CAT Level 3 or equivalent qualifications;
- ACCA Level 1;
- Three (3) years’ experience in Auditing.
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
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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