Internal Audit Assistant

The Internal Audit Assistant (contract) reports to the Senior Internal Audit Assistant (Contract) and will assist in the delivery of audit and assurance engagements from planning through to completion.

PORT AUTHORITY OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

The Internal Audit Assistant (Contract) reports directly to the Senior Internal Audit Assistant (Contract) and will assist in the delivery of audit and assurance engagements from planning through to completion.

•    Assists the Senior Internal Audit Assistant (Contract) with the planningand project managing of all aspects of audits.

•    Proactively contributes to all areas of the audit.

•    Interviews clients in order to understand the businesses and internal processes

•    Prepares clearly, and accurately documents the execution of specific audit procedures as well as the 5 c’s.

•    Completes audits on time and submits reports to Senior Internal Audit Assistant (Contract)

•    Recognizes potential audit issues or unusual relationships from basic analysis of controls and communicates them to        the Senior Internal Audit Assistant (Contract) and Manager.

•    Maintains an awareness of audit trends and “best practices”

•    Interacts with Company management and key personnel to build / maintain ongoing business relationships by                  utilizing strong interpersonal and communication skills

•    Performs other Internal Audit related duties as assigned

 Qualification/ Experience and Training:

• Pursuing Applied Skills level in ACCA or any other recognized professional qualification in Accounting and or completed a Degree in Accounting or Business related field
• Pursuing CIA, CRMA, CFE, CISA Certification would be considered an asset.
• At least one (1) year Auditing experience
• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress.
• Contribute ideas/opinions to the assurance teams and listen/respond to other assurance team members' views
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good project management skills