Audit Officer

 Job Title:

Audit Officer

(Non-Management)

Department:

Internal Audit

Reports To:

Internal Auditor

Based At:

Head Office

Job Purpose:

Responsible for assisting with audits in State Enterprise, to ensure compliance with policy, internal controls, accounting standards and public sector statutory requirements.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Participates in the development of the annual audit plan;
• Assist with evaluating financial documents for accuracy and compliance with laws and internal control policies;
• Assist with review of accounting and financial record-keeping processes;
• Conducts risk analysis to develop nature, timing and extent of audit work;
• Determines audit objectives, strategies, programmes and procedures for individual audit assignments;
• Assist with evaluating risk and control frameworks and assesses the effectiveness of these controls Company-wide;
• Assist with providing recommendations to resolve governance issues identified;
• Performs follow up procedures to assess whether the solutions were implemented;
• Coordinates with management and staff of various departments to obtain information necessary for audit assignments;
• Prepares audit reports for discussion with management and staff responsible for the area being audited;
• Prepares audit working papers in accordance with professional standards, in order to create records of audit findings, recommendations and conclusions;
• Reviews the working papers and draft reports of audit and provide necessary guidance;
• Build collaborative relationships with all stakeholders and drive the right work ethic and appropriate behaviours, to facilitate trust and respect;
• Monitors aspects of work done by Audit Assistant as directed by Internal Auditor.
• Conducts field work at our landfill sites when required;
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Internal Auditor or Management.

Qualification and/or Experience:

• ACCA Level II Certification
• B.Sc. in Finance & Accounting – would be an asset
• Minimum of 2 years public sector Accounting
• At least 3 years public sector Auditing
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Knowledge of Institute of Internal Auditing (IIA) International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Any equivalent combination of qualifications and experience
• Knowledge of Professional Ethics

Personal Competency

• Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent reporting and presentation skills
  • Excellent computer skills (MS Office) and familiarity with accounting software packages
  • Experience carrying out investigations and investigation interviews
  • Strong problem solver with an analytical mind to understand root causes
  • Detail-oriented
  • Able to accurately compile data and analyze information
  • Able to comprehend and interpret policies, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines
  • Able to work well both independently and as a member of a team, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Working Conditions

• Audit assignments would require occasional field work, e.g., visiting the landfill sites. 
• Intermittent inter-island travel will be required.
• Must be able to work in adverse environmental factors, (e.g., dust, smoke, and heat).