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Internal Auditor (Level 6)
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
22-10-2022
Job Status
Start Publishing
22-10-2022
Stop Publishing
03-12-2022
Applications are invited to/fill the following post in the National Fisheries Authority: Internal Auditor
Job Purpose
Under the direction of the Chief Internal Auditor (CIA), (Level 9), the Internal Auditor (Level 6) supports the CIA in establishing and implementing an Internal Audit Programme and Control Systems designed to evaluate the adequacy, efficiency, and economy with which the Authority’s financial and other operations are conducted.
This involves ensuring compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation; verifying assets and liabilities in accordance with the Financial Administration and Audit (FAA) Act, and other regulations and directives issued by Ministry of Finance and the Public Service.
Key Responsibilities
Technical/professional:
- Implements internal auditing policies, procedures, and programmes;
- Reviews accounting procedures;
- Surveys functions and activities in assigned areas to determine the nature of operations and adequacy of system of control to achieve established objectives;
- Conducts and reports on the testing and adequacy of the Authority’s internal controls over financial reporting;
- Investigates and determines causes of irregularities and errors;
- Recommends corrective action and suggests improvement;
- Verifies the adequacy and accuracy of Financial Records; examines and appraises financial and accounting practices, systems and procedures;
- Recommends new policy guidelines in response to changing systems and practices in Auditing Standards;
- Keeps abreast of trends and developments in Internal Auditing Management and recommends adoption where appropriate to improve the effectiveness of the Authority;
- Prepares and maintains adequate working papers in accordance with established guidelines;
- Ensures that working papers are properly prepared and submitted for review;
- Consults with CIA on technical matters in principles of accounting practice and/or on any other areas that need clarification;
- Ensures the security of Audit files;
- Establishes and maintains good working relationships with External Auditors and other stakeholders;
- Performs any other related duties which may be assigned from time to time.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Core:
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good problem-solving skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Teamwork and co-operation
- Ability to use own initiative
- Integrity
- Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications
Technical:
- Good knowledge of FAA Act, PBMA Act and Regulations
- Excellent knowledge of accounting principles
- Excellent knowledge of auditing principles
- Ability to critically assess accounting and operating systems and procedures
- Good knowledge of Government procurement practices
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Association of Certified Chartered Accountant Level 2 (ACCA 11) or any equivalent recognized professional qualification in Accounting or Management;
- Completion of relevant Government Accounting Courses;
- Four (4) years related accounting experience;
- BSc Degree in Accounting or Management Studies or any equivalent relevant qualification from a recognized tertiary institution;
- Completion of relevant Government Accounting Courses;
- Four (4) years’ related experience in Accounting;
- Associate Degree in Accounting (MIND) along with the completion of the revised Certificate in Government Accounting;
- Six (6) years related accounting experience.
Special Condition Associated with the Job
- May be required on occasions to work on weekends and holidays will be required, if necessary, to travel;
- Exposure to confidential and sensitive information;
- Encounter potentially dangerous situations when conducting physical checks at outstations, etc.;
- Possible exposure to adverse environments when conducting investigations in the field such as inhalation of gas fumes etc.
Applications accompanied by detailed résumés, including the names of two (2) referees, should be submitted no later than Wednesday, 2nd November, 2022 to:
Senior Director
Corporate Services Division National Fisheries Authority
2c Newport East
Kingston 11
Email: fisherieshr@moa.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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