Audit Juniors x 2 (Retail Sector)

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Audit Juniors x 2 (Retail Sector)                                                                        

Overview:  Our client is one of the longest established leading Retailers across the Caribbean with outlets in almost every island. Due to growth, they are urgently seeking Audit Juniors to join the teams in Jamaica & Trinidad to assist with ensuring compliance with Audit regulations.

Successful applicants will conduct reviews of assigned organizational and functional activities and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the management controls over those activities. This includes report engagement observations and to make recommendations for correcting unsatisfactory conditions, improving operations, and reducing cost. 

 Duties/Responsibilities:

• Surveys functions and activities in assigned areas to determine the nature of operations and the adequacy of the system of control to achieve established objectives. 
• Identifies, documents and assesses the adequacy of accounting records and internal control system, i.e. key controls, risks and determines the approach to mitigate those risks.
• Sets out type of test required (on controls; analytical review and substantive tests) and obtain, evaluates, analyzes and document evidence and draw appropriate conclusions on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system and the efficiency of performance of the activities being reviewed. 
• Performs analytical review, tests of controls and substantive testing in accordance with audit plan.
• Prepares clear electronic working papers with sufficient detail to support conclusions.
• Prepares formal written communications, expressing opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system and the efficiency with which activities are carried out. Including recommendation to improve control and process deficiencies identified during the audit.
• Appraises, document and report on the adequacy of the corrective action taken to improve deficient conditions as part of the Department’s follow up process with Management.
• Communicates with colleagues and client in a timely manner on matters requiring further consideration and judgment.
• Keeps up to date with industry and regulatory changes and professional standards.
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned to you by the any member of your management team or management line.

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

• Achieved a minimum of Level 2 ACCA or alternative professional certification.
• Minimum 2 years’ auditing experience (ideally in Retail or Distribution Sectors).
• Reside in Trinidad or Jamaica (Client is not offering relocation )