Job Description
The incumbent is responsible for undertaking periodic audits according to the annual Audit Plan approved by the Audit Committee, to ensure that all policies, systems and procedures are being effectively implemented and that all accounting principles and standards are adhered to. The Internal Auditor assesses and reports on the appropriateness, effectiveness and efficiency of the system of internal control, and analyses business processes to help management understand strategic risks, identify cost savings and improvements in operational effectiveness and efficiency.
Key and Critical Responsibilities
o Reviews and evaluates the existence and effectiveness of internal accounting controls over assets, operations, contracts and activities. <div>o Examines financial and operational records. </div><div>o Plans, organizes, executes and reviews financial, compliance and operational audits. </div><div>o Administers the design, planning, scheduling and implementation of complex organization audits. </div><div>o Liaise with the Ministry, State Agencies and external auditors on audit issues regarding the organization. </div><div>o Keeping the Chief Executive Officer apprised of actions being taken to correct identified deficiencies. </div><div>o Develop the annual risk-based internal audit plan and submits to management for input and the Audit Committee for Approval. </div><div>o Plans and sets priorities on the detailed audit work, both financial and operational.</div><div>o Conduct pre-audit research to obtain basic understanding of the role and function of the activity to be audited. </div><div>o Identify risk areas and related controls and prepares details risk-based audit programmes inclusive of the scope and objectives. </div><div>o Documents all test results and evaluate to determine adequacy and effectiveness of controls. </div><div>o Complete and evaluate audit results and ensure documentation is clear, concise and in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Standards. </div><div>o Prepare written communications such as audit reports, correspondence, memos and other working papers that document the procedures performed, findings and recommendations. </div><div>o Prepare and/or present periodic Audit Committee/Management status reports on actual activity against planned, and reasons for any variance. </div><div>o Attend Audit Committee Meetings. </div><div>o Performs other duties related to the position. </div><div><br></div>
Key Competencies
o Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Management, Finance or related field from a recognized University and/or a recognized Professional Accounting qualification <div>o Qualification in Internal Auditing (CIA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA/ CGA/CFE/ CISA/ CA). </div><div>o A minimum of five (5) years audit experience in reviewing and analysing financial and operation processes, compliance reviews and/or fraud investigations. </div><div>o Knowledge of the Audit and Exchequer Act of Trinidad and Tobago. </div><div>o Equivalent combination of qualification and experience will be considered.</div>
