ST. CATHERINE MUNINCIPAL CORPORATION
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Applications are invited from suitable qualified persons to fill the following posts in the
St. Catherine Municipal Corporation:
Audit Clerk (FMG/AUC 1) – (1 vacant position) salary range $1,370,094.00 - $1,842,625.00 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.
Job Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Senior Internal Auditor, the incumbent is responsible for assisting in conduct of Operations Audit as assigned to determine compliance with the provisions of the Financial Administration and Audit (FAA Act), Instructions and Regulations. The incumbent is required to evaluate the efficiency, economy and operational effectiveness of management control and established systems and to develop familiarity with the practical application of accounting and audit concepts, principles and techniques.
Key Outputs
Recommendations on weaknesses in control/risk management system and measures to take to correct such deficiencies;
Operational and compliance audit reports.
Applications accompanied by resumes should be addressed and submitted no later than
Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
To:
Secretary
Local Government Services
Office of the Services Commissions
Ministry of Finance and the Public Service Complex
2 nd Floor, G Block
30 National heroes Circle,
Kingston 4
A CURRENT POLICE RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THE INTERVIEW
Please note that only short- listed candidates will be contacted.
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
AAT Level 1 or;
ACCA-CAT Level 1 or;
Certificate in Accounting from a recognized University or;
Completion of first year in B.Sc. in Accounting or Management Studies at a recognized University.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with audit planning by collecting/analyzing data information;
Conducts assigned audit activities in accordance with the instructions given by the Senior Internal Auditor;
Verifies the adequacy and accuracy of financial records, examines and appraises financial and accounting practice systems and procedures;
Inspects receipts and payment log to ensure accuracy;
Check cash transactions to ensure that there is a balance in the Cash Books;
Prepares working papers highlighting audit findings and conclusions;
Ensures that working papers are properly prepared and submitted;
Clears any supervisory queries on the working papers submitted;
Prepares individual work/timesheet;
Assist with preparing and organizing working papers files (current/permanent);
Checking transactions against authorizations and compare reports to source documents;
Examining bank statements to identify variances;
To do physical inspection and verification of inventory and Food Stock at Infirmary;
To do monthly examination of stock of cheques and Invoice Order books against record/register;
To do surprise checks on both Main and Petty Cashiers;
To conduct ‘Walk through Test’ on a sample of transactions as directed.
Preparing working papers, recording in a prescribed format, the information pertinent to the audit records or conditions, and the findings;
Preparing charts, tables and other exhibits to aid in the presentation of audit findings;
Performs any other related duties assigned from time to time by the Senior Internal Auditor.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Competencies
Sound knowledge of current accounting/audit principles and techniques;
Good oral and written communication skills;
Knowledge of the operations of Government/Knowledge of the Policies that governs the Corporation;
Knowledge of the operations and processes of the Corporation;
Knowledge of Government Accounting Principles and Procedures;
Knowledgeable in the application of the FAA Act;
Excellent auditing skills;
Proficient in relevant computer applications;
Good research skills;
Good planning and organizing skills;
Ability to work in a team;
Good problem solving and decision skills;
Good interpersonal skills;
Good analytical skills.