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Audit Manager

Recruiter
Government of Montserrat
Location
Montserrat
Salary
EC$180,000.00 (taxable) per annum
Closing date
28 Jun 2019

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Employer Sector
Government & Military, Public Sector
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Travel
None
Job Type
Internal Audit Manager

Job Details

AUDIT MANAGER

The Government of Montserrat is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of AUDIT MANAGER, Internal Audit Unit within the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management.

JOB PURPOSE

To assist in the management of the Internal Audit Team and undertake audit assignments as directed by the Chief Internal Auditor with the objective to improve internal control and mitigating risk within the Government of Montserrat and associated Statutory Bodies.

Key Responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting the Chief Internal Auditor in the strategic and operational audit planning process.
  • Undertaking detailed audit assignments and risk based system audits as directed by the Chief Internal Auditor.
  • Making pragmatic recommendations for improvements to the system of internal control.
  • Maintaining working papers in compliance with the International Internal Auditing Standards and the GOM Internal Audit Manual.
  • Preparing draft reports in conclusion to the assigned audits and present these to Accounting Officers to provide feedback before finalisation and agreed action plan for the implementation of recommendations.
  • Monitoring the follow up process concerning implementation status of recommendations.
  • Acting as Chief Internal Auditor during periods of absence.
  • Facilitating risk management workshops to assist management identify, categorise, measure and mitigate business, financial and operational risks throughout the Government of Montserrat. Prepare risk assessment reports in conclusion to the exercises. Contributing to the continuous development of the internal audit function by undertaking research into new working practices, attending relevant courses and undertaking academic studies to further knowledge in the sector. Supervise and supporting staff in their professional development and in undertaking their assigned tasks. Leading an audit team planning and preparing audit programmes for the delivery of specific tasks.
  • Carrying out any other tasks as may be assigned by the Chief Internal Auditor.

Qualifications and Experience

The applicants should:

  • Be qualified in a professional accountancy qualification (CAAB – (ACCA, CAI, CIPFA, ICAEW, ICAS) or equivalent accounting qualification) or a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (MIIA)
  • Have accumulated knowledge of internal control protocols, accounting systems, and contract management and information systems.
  • Have 3 years recent practical working experience in an audit or accounting environment preferably with at least 1 year at a senior level.
  • Have a university degree in related field.
  • Have a working knowledge of Smart Stream and other Accounting systems.
  • Be objective when completing the work and drawing conclusions.
  • Understand business strategy.
  • Have the ability to work alone as well as part of a team and have the ability to learn quickly.
  • Be persuasive and assertive when selling recommendations to clients
  • Be able to promote a confident approach when dealing with Senior Officials

Terms of Appointment

Appointment will be made on a Permanent or Contractual basis.

Remuneration Package

The total remuneration package for the post of Audit Manager is EC$180,000.00 (taxable) per annum. 

Allowances

Travel – EC$9,600 per annum

HOW TO APPLY

Application forms can be obtained from the Government of Montserrat’s website by clicking the 'apply' button below. (Click on ‘Forms’). Application forms can also be obtained from the Human Resources Management Unit, Brades, and Montserrat by telephone at 1 (664) 491-2365/2444 or by fax at 1 (664) 491-6234.

Applicants must provide all of the following information:

  • A completed Application Form with a covering letter
  • A comprehensive curriculum vitae with full particulars of experience, and copies of relevant academic qualifications. 
  • NOTE: Original certificates of qualifications or official notarized copies will be requested from those invited to interview 
  • A clear statement detailing why in the applicant’s view he/she considers him/herself well qualified for the position
  • Two letters of reference with full contact details of the referees

Completed application forms must be returned to the Human Resources Management Unit either by email, or by fax or by ordinary mail. These should be addressed to the Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Management Unit, Government Headquarters, Brades, Montserrat.

SELECTION PROCESS

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in a selection process that involves attending one or more interviews and/or assessment centres.  These interviews are designed to assess the skills, competencies and attitudes of the applicant and may be conducted via SKYPE or in person.  The Interviews and/or Assessment Centres allow the Selection Panel to draw on more evidence about the applicants than can be derived from the written application.

The deadline for the receipt of applications is 4:00 p.m, Friday 28th June, 2019.

Company

Montserrat, a British Overseas Territory (BOT) lies in the Leeward Islands of the Eastern Caribbean, some 48 km (30 miles) south west of Antigua. Montserrat has a population of around 5,000 people. On 18 July 1995, the previously dormant Soufrière Hills volcano, in the southern part of the island, became active. It has been relatively quiet since early 2010 and continues to be closely monitored by the Montserrat Volcano Observatory.

The Internal Audit Section (IAS) within The Ministry of Finance is still very much in its infancy and in order to strengthen the IAS we are seeking a dynamic person to lead its development so as to create an effective public sector internal team, carrying out internal audit across the public sector organisations and principally the Government of Montserrat.

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