Senior Project Officer, Financial Operational Administration/Information Systems/Corporate Governance Departments, Internal Audit Division

The successful candidate will be responsible for executing reviews of financial statements, information systems, and the corporate governance framework to determine adherence to sound governance principles.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified professionals to resource the role of Senior Project Officer, Financial Operational Administration/Information Systems/Corporate Governance Departments, Internal Audit Division.

Reporting to the Audit Manager, Internal Audit Division, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

1. Executing and coordinating special projects assigned by the CAE and preparing written reports inclusive of recommendations and alternate courses of action.
2. Assist with annual assessment of the performance of the External Auditor, the assessment of the Terms of Reference (TOR) of the ARC and the annual assessment of the ARC’s performance.
3.  Assist with coordinating, monitoring and providing technical support for special projects across the departments within the IA Division.
4. Researching and reviewing new standards, guidelines and communicating information on standards and guidelines that affect the Information Systems, Financial, Operational, Environmental and Health and Safety Audit areas in conducting audits and ensuring conformity.
5. Performing financial statements, information systems and corporate governance reviews.
6.  Performing Division-wide integrated audits to provide assurance on the integrity of the Bank’s financial and information systems and the safeguard of the Bank’s assets.
7. Conducting post audit reviews to ascertain whether recommendations made by external auditors and regulators that were agreed on have been implemented.
8. Drafting comprehensive work programs and audit reports to indicate findings and recommendations.
9. Arranging and conducting Opening Interview to outline the purpose of the audit and to ascertain updates on current operations.
10. Preparing Working Papers in the Audit Management System detailing the audit evidence, assessments and analyses on a timely basis. Working Papers should be structured, organized, and logical and crossed referenced.
11. Assisting with the management of the Audit Management System to include the Risk Universe, Risk Rating Methodology, Reporting Module and Outstanding Recommendations, Time Reporting and other performance metrics.
12. Keeping abreast of developments and changes in the national and international environment as they relate to corporate governance and legislative issues and ensure that the Division puts in place provisions and systems to facilitate the adoption of international standards in the Audit process e.g. IFRS, COBIT, COSO and IAS.
13. Conducting special audits or investigative assignments at the request of the Chief Audit Executive and preparing the necessary reports.
14.  Participating in various project committees to ensure adequate controls are maintained.
15. Examining and evaluating operating systems to determine compliance with national and international regulations and the BOJ Act.
16. Assisting in the assessment of audit reviews and accomplishments, and the preparation of the annual performance report for the unit.
17. Managing the approved Audit Plan by prioritizing the audit work to ensure that resources are devoted to areas of highest risk and are completed in a timely manner.
18. Preparing and conducting post audit surveys.
19. Conducting peer reviews of selected audit engagements as part of the Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme QAIP).

• A post graduate degree in Management Studies, Computing, Accounting or related discipline e.g. ACCA, MBA, CFA with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in auditing
• Certification in auditing (e.g. CIA, CISA, CISSP, CRMA.)

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Sound knowledge in audit practices and procedures.
• Sound knowledge and training in the management and control of design and implementation of internal controls, governance processes and information systems.
• Sound knowledge of the Bank of Jamaica Act, policies, procedures and processes.
• Sound knowledge of International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Technical knowledge of computerized systems design and operation, preferably with exposure to computerized Banking and Accounting Systems.
• Knowledge of accounting practices and principles, company law, income tax and laws governing business practices and Government regulations.
• Sound knowledge and training in management principles and practices.
• Work experience as an internal auditor within a large financial institution or with a professional audit firm.
• Exposure in the use of audit management system (e.g. AutoAudit).
• Strong human relation, management and leadership skills.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, problem solving and decision- making abilities.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB 

• Modern office environment.
• Exposed to highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Work constantly with computers.
• Required to work both internal and external to the organization.
• Extended working hours to meet tight operational deadlines.
• Work periodically in conditions that are less than favorable.

Interested persons who meet the above requirements should complete the application form with cover letter and full resume no later than Monday, 01 June 2026 at 04:30 p.m.

NB. Only short-listed candidates will be able to access the panel interview.