ST. CATHERINE MUNINCIPAL CORPORATION
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Applications are invited from suitable qualified persons to fill the following posts in the
St. Catherine Municipal Corporation:
Junior Internal Auditor (FMG/AS 1) salary range $2,735,387.00 - $3,678,791.00 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.
Job Purpose
Under the general direction of the Senior Internal Auditor, the Junior Internal Auditor provides technical support to the Senior Internal Auditor in performing the full audit cycle to include risk/control management in the execution of performance, review, financial and operational audits in the Municipal Corporation and its portfolio entities.
Key Output
Preliminary Reports drafted
Financial records received
Working papers prepared
Reviews conducted
Preliminary recommendations reported
Files maintained
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 Qualifications and Experience
AAT Level 3 or;
ACCA-CAT Level 3 or;
ACCA Level 1 or;
Associate Degree in Accounting, MIND or at a recognized University.
Key Responsibilities
Participates in the audit planning exercise
Ensures preparation of audit schedule
Ensures that all required tools and equipment for the audit are present for each assignmentTechnical/ Professional Responsibilities
Assists in conducting reviews of assigned organizational and functional activities in accordance with the instructions given by Supervisor and the prescribed audit programme.
Retrieves and complies a variety of statistical data from computer files, records, reports or from other sources.
Participates in audits.
Provides support to Senior Internal Auditor in the preparation of audit observations and issuing of audit reports.
Prepares and organizes working papers and submits to Supervisor for review.
Clears any queries on the working papers prepared.
Maintains administrative files.
Participates in the conduct of pre and posts- audit as assigned.
Ensures that all required tools and equipment for the audit are present for each assignment.
Assists in verifying the adequacy and accuracy of financial records.
Assists in examining and appraising financial and accounting practices, systems and procedures.
Assists in conducting operational and financial audits.
Assists with the preparation of preliminary recommendations and draft of reports.
Assists with the preparation of the current files.
Assists with monitoring and compliance initiatives identified.
Assists in audit of the Municipal Corporation’s inventory and asset control registers/ systems.
Assists in conducting investigations.Performance Standards
Reviews conducted in accordance with prescribed standards and in a timely manner.
Records verified using established standards and in a timely manner.
Comprehensive working papers prepared using assigned format and submitted within a specific timeframe.
Recommendations brought to the attention of supervisor via reports
Preliminary recommendations and draft reports done in a timely manner.
Confidentiality and Integrity are maintained in the execution of duties.
High ethical standards displayed in the conduct of profession and personal business.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Sound knowledge of the principles, procedures and practices of accounting
Knowledge and experience with accounting software.
Sound knowledge of current auditing principles and techniques.
Working knowledge of the laws and regulations that guide the organization.
Good time management skills.
Good interpersonal relations and report writing skills.
Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgement.
High level of professionalism.
Ability to pay keen attention to details.
Ability to work as part of a team.