The Senior Internal Audit Assistant (Contract) is responsible for completing internal audit activities consistent with Internal Auditing Standards, Practices and Guidelines.

PORT AUTHORITY OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

VACANCY: SENIOR INTERNAL AUDIT ASSISTANT (CONTRACT)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Internal Audit Assistant (Contract) reports directly to the Internal Auditor and is responsible for completing internal audit activities consistent with Internal Auditing Standards, Practices and Guidelines. This includes all phases of the audit process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify business objectives, risks and evaluate key controls based on interviews with clients.

• Assist in the design and execution of audits to ensure adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control environment, compliance with Company policies and procedures, statutory requirements and identify opportunities for process improvements.

• Develop preliminary findings and realistic recommendations to improve / enhance the internal control environment.

• Work with management to develop acceptable solutions to address issues or gaps identified and follow-up with management to ensure remediation is implemented.

• Prepare and review detailed work papers that accurately document processes, describing the work performed, test results and conclusions reached.

• Leverage insights and understanding of the Company in identifying risks and potential areas for audit.

• Testing the effectiveness of the Company’s controls and work with management to ensure remediation is implemented for deficiencies identified.

• Provide guidance to Internal Audit Assistant (Contract).

• Complete audits on time and submit reports to Internal Auditor.

• Maintain an awareness of audit trends and “best practices.”

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

• Perform other internal audit related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION/ EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

• Completed ACCA Applied Skills level and or possesses a Degree in Accounting or any other recognized professional qualification in Accounting or Business related field.
• At least three (3) years 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 skill.

Unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged