Audit Officer

Plan, organize and undertake the operational and functional internal audit function. Considerable knowledge of public sector accounting procedures

Candidates would be required to:

• Plan, organize and undertake the operational and functional internal audit function;
• Assesse existing systems, practices and controls to ensure they are in harmony with the strategic goals of the organization; 
• Work with management to ensure that systems are in place to identify, analyse and manage major risks;
• Conduct independent reviews on expenditures and financial practices to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures;
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal control policies and procedures and recommends improvements;
• Identify risks, tests internal controls, presents results and recommendations to management;
• Conduct in-house audits and generates reports that detail audit scope, priorities, objectives, procedures and findings.

 Candidates would be required to have knowledge of:

• Knowledge of audit procedures, including techniques, testing and sampling methods used in conducting audits;
• Knowledge of record keeping systems pertinent to the audit function;
• A working knowledge of the Insurance and Financial Services industry will be an asset;
• Considerable knowledge of public sector accounting procedures;
• Performs any other related duties as required.

 Successful candidates should possess:

• Minimum of a first degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related area;
• Recognised accounting or audit qualification (ACCA, CGA, CIA, CMA, CISA);
• Minimum of 3 years’ of experience in a senior role in an auditing environment, at least 2 years Post Qualification Experience;
• Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors would be an asset.

 Please submit your Curriculum Vitae, along with two (2) references from persons who are not members of your family.  

Prospective candidates are also required to include a passport size photo with their application.