Under the leadership and direction of the Internal Audit Committee and Permanent Secretary, the Senior Auditor is responsible for establishing and maintaining the Internal Audit vision and culture in the Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change and its subjects.

Technical/Professional Responsibilities:

• Guides the establishment and maintenance of an Internal Audit philosophy and culture within the Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change and its subjects;
• Leads Internal Audit’s annual risk assessment/enterprise risk assessment and the strategic planning processes to develop the audit plan and ensure the plan is responsive to and aligned with the risk profile of the Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change and its subjects; 
• Leads Internal Audit’s change initiative by implementing action plans related to risk assessment and annual planning, audit execution, audit reporting, audit technology, and Audit Committee reporting;
• Oversees the execution of individual audits defined in the audit plan ensuring the highest level of service quality and client satisfaction;
• Leads the planning and execution of information technology (IT) audit projects designed to provide assessment of internal control processes and operational performance, in accordance with department and professional standards;
• Applies principles, procedures and practices of accounting, financial records/record keeping and audit practices to include in the planning process;
• Develops, implements and recommends appropriate use of auditing techniques as well as tests and sampling methods in the conduct of audits;
• Oversees the progress of Audits and review compliance with Audit procedures and provide guidance/clarity as applicable;
• Implements and maintains a quality assurance and improvement programme which covers all aspects of Internal Audit;
• Leads quality self-assessments, compliance monitoring and risk management activities for the Internal Audit Division;  
• Conducts periodic reviews of the output of the Auditors in accordance with their Work Plans, completion of assignments and compliance with established policies and procedures;
• Conducts and/or supervises special audits on request;
• Issues all Internal Audit reports ensuring the reports are clear, concise, identify root causes with practical solutions, and ultimately provide value to management;
• Meets regularly with the Audit Committee to report the status of Internal Audit’s ongoing monitoring activities, educate/inform the committee of emerging risks and/or exposures that should be considered, and serve as a “thought leader” with respect to risk management and internal control best practices; 
• Proactively inform senior management of significant risks or exposures related to internal controls, compliance, and/or governance requiring prompt attention;
• Collaborates with the Enterprise Risk Management Branch in the development of the Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change’s frameworks and culture for the risk management function;
• Provides expert advice or assistance to resolve complex and or sensitive matters;
• Leads the process to track, follow-up, and ultimately close all open audit issues leveraging the Audit Committee, if necessary;
• Communicates with the Permanent Secretary to identify specific areas of concern within MDAs which need to be audited during a specified period;
• Actively participate in executive management meetings and/or committees to ensure that Internal Audit is well-informed of key business developments that could have an impact on audit priorities and/or plans; 
• Develops and maintains strong working relationship with external auditors in MDAs and the Auditor General to ensure effectiveness of service delivery and appropriate resolution of findings/issues identified;
• Oversees Internal Audit’s participation in critical business and technology initiatives and projects ensuring that audit’s perspective is effectively voiced and appropriate controls are designed and implemented on a proactive basis;
• Maintains audit technology platform leveraging support from the Internal Audit Directorate - MoFPS and ICT Authority as needed; 
• Coordinates the activities of external auditors (where applicable) including how best to leverage the work performed and results produced from Internal Audit’s work;
• Monitors and evaluates the performance of the Internal Audit Division ensuring that work is executed in accordance with established professional standards, GOJ requirements and remain abreast of emerging trends and best practices that can be incorporated into the function;
• Keeps abreast of emerging audit principles, procedures and practices/guidelines to ensure adherence to international standards and competitiveness.

Management/Administrative Responsibilities

• Directs the alignment of the Division’s corporate/operational plans and budget with the Ministry’s strategic objectives and priority programmes; 
• Maintains mechanisms to effectively coordinate the alignment of plans, programmes and projects of the Division in order to ensure a cohesive and complimentary execution of policy and programme initiatives;
• Participates in and coordinates the development of the strategic direction of the Ministry;
• Prepares and submits performance and other reports relating to the achievement of targets for the ministry and its agencies as required and ensures timely submission of all documents/information requested from the Division;
• Develops Individual Work Plan based on strategic alignment with MWECC’s Operational Plan;
• Establishes and maintains various Audit Committees and Technical Working Groups that makes recommendations for the implementation of improved procedures and systems; 
• Represents the MWECC at sittings of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee

(PAAC)/ Public Accounts Committee (PAC), meetings, conferences and other fora as needed;

• Prepares reports and project documents as required;  
• Prepares and delivers Internal Audit presentations as needed;
• Identifies and incorporates the interests and needs of customers in business process design.

Human Resources Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and guidance through effective planning, delegation, communication, training, mentoring and coaching of high-performing audit professionals who possess outstanding knowledge, experience, ethics, and integrity;
• Evaluates and monitors the performance of staff in the Division and implements appropriate strategies;
• Coordinates the development of individual work plans and recommends performance targets for the staff assigned;
• Participates in the recruitment and training of staff of the Division;
• Recommends succession initiatives, transfer, promotion and leave in accordance with established Human Resource Policies and Procedures;
• Identifies skills/competencies gaps and contributes to the development and succession planning for the Division to ensure adequate staff capacity;
• Monitors the performance of staff and facilitates the timely and accurate completion of the staff annual performance appraisals and other periodic reviews;
• Ensures the well - being of staff supervised;
• Effects disciplinary measures in keeping with established guidelines/practices.

Other Responsibilities

• Performs all other duties and functions as may be required from time to time. 

 Performance Standards:

• Internal Audit philosophy and culture established and maintained in keeping with industry standards, GOJ guidelines and timeframes;
• Audit Plans developed, approved and implemented in accordance with the MWECC’s risk profile, priorities and agreed timeframes;
• Audit procedures, work plans and schedules for Audit Teams, discussed, reviewed and agreed in accordance with established standards and timeframes;
• Special audits appropriately assigned and reports reviewed in keeping with professional standards and timeframes;
• Quality assessments and peer reviews conducted accords with agreed standards and timeframes;
• Recommendations and or advice on internal controls, provided are evidence-based and delivered within agreed timeframes;
• Information on cases of suspected irregularities, investigated and reported in accordance with established protocols and timeframes;
• Systems, internal audit policies, standards and guidelines, reviewed, updated and disseminated in keeping with agreed standards and timeframes;
• Internal Audit activities monitored and evaluated in accordance with agreed standards and timeframes;
• Reports, technical working papers, and audit publications prepared and issued in accordance GOJ regulations, agreed standards and within the required timeframes;
• Annual/Quarterly/Monthly performance reports are prepared in accordance with agreed format, are accurate and submitted on time;
• Individual Work Plans developed in conformity to established standards and within agreed timeframes;
• Staff Appraisals completed and submitted in accordance to agreed timeframe and standards;
• Confidentiality, integrity and professionalism displayed in the delivery of duties and interaction with staff.