Job Information Assistant Auditor (FMG/AS 1) Company Information
Contact Name Office of the Services Commission
Contact Email communications@osc.gov.jm
Job Information
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
Description
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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