Key Outputs

• Audit policies, procedures and standards appraised.

• Operational, compliance and financial and performance audits conducted.

• Risk assessment analysis conducted.

• Audit systems documented.

• Audit procedures and programmes developed.

• Working papers reviewed.

• Audit reports produced and monthly reports reviewed.

• Staff Performance Appraisal conducted.

• Audits and time budgets reviewed.

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of auditing, accounting principles combined with analytical skills and sampling techniques to determine the level of risks involved.

• Ability to conduct risk assessment of the areas being audited to inform the frequency and prioritization of audits.

• Knowledge of Value for Money (VFM) auditing and experience in conducting audits in areas of economy, efficiency and effectiveness.

• Ability to identify the underlying causes and impact of weaknesses observed.

• Ability to identify significant issues to be audited ensuring accountability, programme effectiveness, economic acquisition of goods and services in relation to VFM.

• Good working knowledge and experience of Government of Jamaica’s operations and of public sector issues.

• Expert knowledge of the principles, procedures and practices of accounting.

• Working knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations and other instructions governing both the financial and operational aspects of the Agency.

• Ability to conduct audit programmes and schedules.

Minimum Education & Experience

• A First Degree preferably in Accounts, Finance, Business Administration, Management or Economic or:

• ACCA Fundamentals or equivalent and over four (4) years auditing experience and relevant experience in the specialized area;

• Successful completion of the relevant government auditing courses and Professional Audit Training would be an asset.

Special Conditions

• Assignments conducted at external locations.

The successful candidates will be subject to mandatory vetting.