Ministry of Finance
Port of Spain
Job Description
<div><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">The incumbent is required to assist the Ministry of Finance in its oversight and monitoring function for State Agencies including but not limited to Ministries, Municipal Corporations and Regional Health Authorities by conducting reviews, investigations, compliance and internal controls evaluations, risk assessment and value for money audits.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><b>SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS</b></div><div>All applications must include a cover letter, which clearly indicates the positions being applied for and should be addressed to:&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: center; "><b>The Permanent Secretary</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ministry of Finance</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Attention: Director, Human Resources</b></div><div><br></div><div>Your cover letter together with your Curriculum Vitae, academic qualifications and other relevant certifications, two (2) work-related references (where applicable), one (1) personal recommendation, and a Police Certificate of Character, or receipt thereof (no later than six (6) months old), must be uploaded as a <b>single pdf file</b> (no greater than <b>10MB </b>in size).</div><div><br></div><div><b>MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:</b></div><ul><li>Professional accounting/auditing qualifications such as ACCA, CIA, CIMA, CPA with a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience of which two (2) years should be post qualification accounting/auditing experience at a senior level.</li><li>Eighteen (18) months to four (4) years' experience and knowledge in government accounting.</li></ul><div><br></div>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<ul><li>To oversee State Agencies policies of fraud and irregularity and monitor management performance.</li><li>&nbsp;To ensure compliance with recommendations made by internal and external Auditors.&nbsp;</li><li>To advise State Agencies on a programme of value for money reviews and evaluate the arrangements in place in each Agency for promoting economy, efficiency and effectiveness of operations.</li><li>To conduct special investigations as required in the performance of his/her duties.</li><li>To sit on audit committee of designated State Enterprises to observe, advise and report any major issues to the Ministry of Finance.&nbsp;</li><li>To conduct compliance, systems and Value for Money audits of State Enterprises/ State Agencies including but not limited to Ministries, Municipal Corporations and Regional Health Authorities in accordance with international auditing standards.</li><li>To assist in the preparation of draft cabinet notes as required.</li><li><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">To work with the Internal Auditor of State Enterprises in strengthening the Internal Audit Function.</span></li><li>To review awards of contracts and procurement policies from State Enterprises.&nbsp;</li></ul>
Key Competency
<div><b>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:</b></div><div><u style="font-weight: bold;">Knowledge</u>&nbsp;</div><ul><li>Knowledge of international financial reporting frameworks and legal framework applicable to State Agencies;</li><li>Knowledge of auditing standards and risk assessment;</li><li>Knowledge of Cabinet Note preparation;</li><li>Knowledge in Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Share Point).</li></ul><div><br></div><div><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><b><u>Skills and Abilities</u></b></span></div><ul><li><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Strong analytical and creativity skills</span></li><li>Strong organisational skills</li><li>Ability to balance multiple priorities and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines</li><li>Strong verbal, written communication and information technology skills.</li><li>The ability to function independently or as part of a Professional Team.</li></ul>