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Applications are invited for suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA). 

CHIEF AUDIT EXECUTIVE

The incumbent will be responsible for reviewing the operations of the Authority to ensure that performance systems are in accordance with approved policies and regulations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Prepare and implement a risk-based Internal Audit Plan for the Authority on an annual basis using appropriate methodology including any special tasks or projects requested by Board, management and the audit committee.
• Lead the activities of the department to ensure that all work is performed independently with due diligence and timelines, with adequate support for appropriate findings to meet the requirements of the charter.
• Submit periodic reports to the Audit Committee and management summarizing results of audit activities.
• Perform/assist in the investigation of significant activities within the organization.
• Develop appropriate department operating procedures.
• Lead and co-ordinate the activities of the department to ensure staff is engaged in examining and analyzing accounting records.
• Prepare and submit Internal Audit reports in accordance with audit plans to the Chief Executive Officer, the Board and relevant managers on a monthly basis highlighting significant engagement observations and recommendations and significant deviations from planned audit schedules.
• Develop and review policies and procedures for the Internal Audit activity in compliance with the Definition of Internal Auditing standards and Code of Ethics.
• Conduct operational, economy, efficiency, performance, financial and compliance audits to ensure that policies and systems of control are robust and make recommendations for the improvement of the organization.
• Ensure the Authority’s assets and interests are accounted for and safeguarded from loss of any kind arising from fraud and other offences; waste, extravagant or inefficient administration and poor value for money or other causes.
• Maintain a professional Audit staff with sufficient knowledge, skills, experience and professional certification.
• Adapt a consultative role to ensure that required solutions are implemented to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of systems.
• Design, monitor and maintain audit programmes and working schedules for the recording, control and storage of evidence against audit requirements.
• Attend Audit Committee and Management Team Meetings of the Authority to be abreast with the Authority’s plans and activities.
• Perform other related duties as may be directed by the appropriate organizational relationship.                                         

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) certification will be an asset.
• ACCA or its equivalent from recognized institution.
• Eight (8) years’ experience in the field, of which five (5) must be at a managerial level and or Audit Manager.
• Registration with the recognized professional body will be an asset.
• Certification in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Any equivalent qualification, training and experience may be considered.

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed program is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago.

All applications should be submitted with a cover letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, birth certificate, a police certificate of good character, a contact number and two (2) testimonials by April 22, 2025 and addressed (with the name of the position applied for, clearly labelled, on the outside of the envelope and the cover letter). To:

   Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

Building #39, Third Floor

Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex

Champs Fleurs

Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.