Audit Officer

Well established financial services company has a vacancy for an Audit Officer for its Port of Spain offices (permanent hire).

Well established financial services company has a vacancy for an Audit Officer (permanent hire).

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

- Performs internal audits providing management with objective assessments, recommendations and any pertinent information concerning the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control system.

- Summarizes findings at the completion of assignments and makes recommendations.

- Examines variances discovered during the review of data and advises the Manager of deviations from expected findings.

- Assists with the risk assessment activities, audit planning and developing audit objectives.

- Prepares computerized schedules and analyses data, documentation and flowcharts operations processes.

- Evaluates control systems in draft procedures and in areas audited and assists in the preparation of annual audit plan.

- Supervises audit assistant

- Works closely with management and process owners to identify potential improvements to internal controls and operational processes and extent of compliance with established policies, plans and procedures.

- Documents audit procedures and observations through the preparation of detailed working papers.

- Conducts follow-up audits to determine whether recommendations proposed have been implemented by management, and efforts related to internal control and operation process improvements were accepted by management.

Qualifications & Experience:

-  GCE ‘A’ Levels and at least five (5) CXC/GCE ‘O’ Level passes at General Proficiency I or II including Mathematics and English Language

-  Completion of ACCA Level II or CIA Certificate

-  At least five years experience in an auditing environment with supervisory skills

-  Proficiency with Ms Word and Ms Excel

-  Technical Knowledge:  Knowledge of audit planning and risk management techniques  and strong analytical skills

-  Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

-  Excellent communication and report-writing/presentation skills

Remuneration:

-   Salary Range:  $7,930 - $10,600 plus benefits upon successful completion of the probationary period

Interested applicants must be legally resident in Trinidad & Tobago.

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