Junior Auditor

The Children's Authority of Trinidad and Tobago is a specialized agency with the responsibility for the care and protection of children, especially those who are at risk or have been victims of abuse or neglect.

The Children's Authority of Trinidad and Tobago is seeking to recruit for a Junior Auditor, on contract.

The Junior Auditor will provide technical and administrative support to the internal audit team in reviewing the Authority’s systems of internal controls and processes in accordance with accepted professional standards to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations and statutory requirements.

Principal Accountabilities/ Key Functions:

• Perform the auditing procedures assigned to him/her and inform the Lead Auditor about auditing or accounting problems encountered.
• Assist in carrying out audit tests, evaluate the results, draw conclusions and discuss with the Lead Auditor.
• Assess risks and provide recommended actions to mitigate risks.
• Observe control procedures and attend physical counts and perform sample tests as instructed. Analyze and evaluate accounting documentation, reports, data, flowcharts, etc.
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor control remediation
• Prepare routine correspondence, manuals, audit schedules and agendas on behalf of the internal audit team.
• Screen incoming telephone calls and visitors to the internal audit department; and researches more complex enquiries and responds or escalates enquiry as appropriate.
• Manage, schedules and maintain a calendar of appointments, meetings and off-site activities, travel itineraries, coordinates related arrangements, and establishes agendas for the internal audit team.
• Prepare presentation materials to assist the Lead Auditor and Auditor in meetings and discussions; schedules and coordinates meetings and prepares and distributes meeting minutes.
• Assist with special projects as needed such as gathering, analyzing and preparing annual budget materials and reports, and various preparations for Board and senior management meetings.
• Maintain and organise the internal audit office operations and procedures such as information management, the filing system, requisition of supplies and other administrative services.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Lead Internal Auditor

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or Finance; or Certified Accounting Technician or completion of Level I ACCA or CIMA
• Two (2) years’ experience working in an auditing, accounting or finance environment.

The Authority would like to thank all applicants for their interests, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: October 2, 2023