Senior Auditor

The Government of Montserrat is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Senior Auditor, within the Office of the Auditor General, Montserrat.

The Government of Montserrat is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Senior Auditor, within the Office of the Auditor General, Montserrat.

JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Auditor will be responsible for performing specific duties assigned and assisting the Audit Manager with the implementation and management of audit assignments as identified in the Annual Audit Operational Plans and in accordance with relevant auditing standards and objectives.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce assignment plans; specify the assignment objectives and detailing the required audit tasks for each identified assignment in accordance with the Annual Audit Operational Plan, in harmony with the audit approach and time budget.
• Identify training needs for staff development and conduct on the job training to satisfactorily ensure timely completion of audit assignments.
• Perform specific audit tasks or areas of work, and undertake any programme of professional audit and accounting training.  Training refers to continuous professional development which could include that provided in-house or online, attendance at overseas workshops/seminars, work attachments or pursuing courses with professional bodies via the internet.
• Organize work and outputs to achieve timely completion of each audit assignment and the Annual Audit Operational Plan.
• Communicate at the appropriate time the results of audit work, including reports to management on problems encountered in carrying out audit assignments, and recommendations for adjustments in the Audit Plan to secure achievable action.
• Be aware of professional, financial, legislative and other relevant developments in the public and commercial sectors.
• Perform any other audit related work as may be assigned by the Audit Management.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS

The applicant should:-

• Have a Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or any other related discipline from a recognized University or professional accounting institution.
  
  OR
  
  
• Completed the Diploma level of a professional accounting qualification e.g. CIPFA- Chartered Institute of Public Finance Accounts, ACCA-Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, CIMA- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, AICPA-American Institute of Certified Public Accountants or equivalent.  
  
  OR
• A minimum of eight (5) years’ experience in Auditing, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  
  AND
  
  
• Minimum of two (2) years in a supervisory position will be an asset.
• Have good knowledge of government and commercial finance, relevant regulations, current audit procedures and be able to exercise professional judgment.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills.
• Have excellent analytical skills and be able to exercise professional judgment.
• Have excellent communication skills and be able to relate to staff at every level in the Public Service.
• Be computer literate with good knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programmes.

SALARY SCALE & ALLOWANCE

Salary is in the scale R22 – R16, that is, $54,075 - $64,161 per annum (taxable).  Appointment will be made on a contractual basis for a period of two (2) years in the first instance.  On satisfactory completion of contract, a contract gratuity at the rate of 12.5% of the basic salary would be payable.  

The successful applicant may be entitled to a Travel Allowance of EC$4,800.00 per annum provided that the Officer possesses and maintains a vehicle in a road worthy condition and uses it for official travelling – GO 519.