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The National Land Agency invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant position within the Internal Audit Unit:
Senior Auditor
The successful candidates will report to the Chief Audit Executive.
Job Purpose
To execute internal audit programmes to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of systems of management and controls.
Key Responsibility Areas
Management/Administrative Responsibilities
Assists with the development and implementation of work programmes and strategies
Provides leadership to team members/staff through example and sharing of knowledge and skills
Supervises the audit team by ensuring that the team/staff comply with the policies and procedures of the Unit and the Agency.
Assists with training design and delivery for members of the Unit and other personnel as is necessary
Conducts performance appraisals and makes recommendations for appropriate actions
Conducts post-audit interviews with Unit supervisors to ascertain concerns that may be affecting the compliance with policies and procedures
Technical/Professional Responsibilities
Develops, maintains and implements audit procedures to ensure systems of internal control.
Monitors the accounting and other functions of the Agency and reports on deviations or departures from established system and recommends changes for control
Reviews and assesses working papers of the audit team on an ongoing basis and recommends changes to deal with any dynamic situation in current accounting or control procedures
Conducts special audits such as investigations of losses and irregularities
Maintains permanent audit files for the Agency
Liaises with external auditors to provide required information and documents
Prepares audit reports for submission to Chief Audit Executive
Convenes meetings to discuss with management the audit findings and recommendations for corrective action.
Other Responsibilities
Keeps abreast of trends and changes in the discipline and makes recommendations for integration where necessary
Performs other related duties assigned from time to time by the Manager.
Required Competencies/Skills
The post-holder will be able to demonstrate:
Good interpersonal and analytical skills
Excellent planning, organizing and problem-solving skills
Excellent writing and presentation skills
Ability to communicate at all levels
Ability to use initiative
A keen sense for details
Ability to work in a team
Integrity, confidentiality and good ethical standards
Knowledge in information research methods
Excellent knowledge of audit techniques and practice including value for money audit
Competence in the use of relevant applications
Minimum Required Education and Experience
Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Management Studies (with Auditing as a major course) from a recognized institution, or ACCA Level 2
Successful completion of Government accounting and auditing courses at MIND
Certificate in Supervisory Management
At least five (5) years’ working experience in auditing and/or accounting, three of which should be at a supervisory level.
