Salary Scale: $3,154,074 – 3,749,202 p.a
Fixed Upkeep$1,697,148 p.a
JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to the Chief Internal Auditor, the Audit Supervisor provides advisory services on the internal controls over accounting systems, risk management and governance processes of the ministry’s portfolio which includes financial, physical and other resources managed. In addition, the incumbent performs, risk assessment, operational, financial, performance and compliance reviews, that helps management in the effective discharge of their responsibilities. The Audit Supervisor also manages the Internal Audit Unit in the absence of the Chief Internal Auditor.
KEY OUTPUT
- Direction, supervision and advice given;
- Audit policies, procedures and standards appraised;
- Operational, Compliance, Financial, and Performance audits conducted
- Risk assessment analysis conducted.
- Audit systems documented;
- Audit procedures and programmes developed;
- Working papers reviewed;
- Audit reports produced;
- Monthly reports on team activities produced.
Key responsibility areas INCLUDES:
- Management/Administrative
- Participates in the preparation of the division’s budget;
- Participates in the development of the Division’s Operational Plan;
- Prepares and submits Monthly Reports on team’s activities;
- Maintains staff, purchase and budget files;
- Maintains current and permanent files.
- Technical /Professional
- Assists the Chief Internal Auditor (CIA) in the preparation of the audit plan, which fulfils the responsibility of the division, scheduling and assigning work and estimating resources needed.
- Supervises auditing of the Ministry’s head office, departments, agencies, and determine scope of investigations required;
- Directs and supervises all team members in the performance of assignments and gives general advice;
- Conducts audit to assess the effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, and efficiency of operations;
- Analyse data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in control, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, management policies or procedures;
- Conducts operational, compliance, financial and performance audits and assess the control environment;
- Performs risk assessment to determine the scope of the audit;
- Documents systems and prepare audit procedures and programmes to effectively conduct audit in audit areas;
- Human Resource Responsibilities
- Ensures the development and welfare needs of staff supervised are identified and addressed;
- Monitors and evaluates the performance of staff supervised and recommends corrective actions where necessary;
- Provides leadership and guidance to staff supervised through effective planning, delegation, communication, training, mentoring and coaching;
- Identifies training/development needs of staff and makes recommendations as required;
- Establishes and maintains a system that fosters a culture of team work, employee empowerment and commitment to the Division’s goals;
- Fosters an atmosphere of trust, high ethical and confidential standard;
- Ensures that staff is aware of and adheres to the policies, procedures and regulations which guides the operations of the Ministry/Division;
Minimum Required Education and Experience
- First Degree preferable in Accounts, Finance, Business Administration, Management or Economics/ACCA Level 2 or equivalent
- Over five (5) years auditing experience and relevant experience in the specialized area with at least three (3) years’ experience at the supervisory level;
- Successful completion of relevant government auditing courses and Professional audit training would be an asset.
- Should have or be pursuing CISA certification.
Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Friday August 19, 2022 to:
Senior Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
10A Chelsea Avenue
Kingston 10
The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.