Ministry of Homeland Security, Strategic Services Agency
Port of Spain
Job Description
Our organization is seeking qualified <b><u>Trinidad and Tobago nationals</u></b> to fill the position of Senior Internal Auditor.
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<p>Candidates would be required to:</p><p> </p><div> Plan, deliver and report on internal audit engagements in accordance with the annual audit plan and professional standards. </div><div> Evaluate financial, operational and compliance controls and identify risks and control gaps. </div><div> Prepare clear, well-structured audit reports with actionable recommendations and work with management on remediation plans. </div><div> Perform follow up audits to verify implementation of agreed corrective actions. </div><div> Support risk assessments and contribute to audit planning and continuous improvement of the audit methodology. </div><div> Liaise with external auditors and other compliance and assurance functions as required. </div><div> Ensure accurate and complete audit records are maintained in accordance with ethical standards. </div><div> Provide coaching and guidance to Accounts staff and junior audit staff. </div><div> Perform all other related duties </div><div><br></div><p></p>
Key Competencies
<p>Candidates would be required to have:</p><p> </p><div> Expert knowledge of internal auditing standards and frameworks, including the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and COSO (Internal Control and ERM); </div><div> Sound understanding of financial management, accounting principles and financial reporting standards, including IFRS; </div><div> Working knowledge of governance, risk management and compliance practices within regulated environments; </div><div> Experience conducting risk-based audits, control testing and process review across financial, operational and compliance areas; </div><div> Proficient in audit and data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel (advanced), Power BI, ACL or IDEA; </div><div> High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.</div><div><br></div><div>Successful candidates should possess:</div><div><br></div><div> </div><div> Must have a Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Auditing, Public Administration or related discipline; </div><div> Professional, recognized accounting or audit qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIA, CMA, CISA); </div><div> A minimum of eight (8) years experience in a senior role preferably within a government or regulatory environment, including at least four (4) years post qualification experience; </div><div> Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors will be an asset. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br></div><div>Please submit your Curriculum Vitae to EmployTT along with two (2) references from persons who are not members of your family. </div><div>Prospective candidates are also required to include a passport size photo with their application. </div><div><br></div><div> </div><p></p>