Internal Audit Officer – Kingston

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Tourism Product Development Company Ltd. (TPDCo.) is seeking to identify a qualified, motivated and results-oriented professional to fill the following vacancy

 

Under the general supervision of the Chief Audit & Risk Executive the Internal Audit Officer will assist in ensuring that established policies and procedures are adhered to and systems of internal controls are adequate.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Internal Audits

Planning

 

  • Issue engagement letters.
  • Convene opening meetings with client to explain the scope and objectives of the audit engagement to client and provide an overview of all steps in the audit process.
  • Develop a thorough understanding of business processes in scope for assigned audits and document the processes in flowcharts and/or process narratives. Identify and document inherent risks and controls within the business processes.

 

Fieldwork

  • Develop a risk based test plan by selecting appropriate audit approach, test procedures and sampling criteria based on professional judgment and departmentally defined internal audit methodology.
  • Perform audit tests and prepare working papers in accordance with professional IIA standards.
  • Evaluate the adequacy of process design and the effectiveness of controls in meeting business and control objectives. Identify and document control and process weaknesses and provide evidential support for findings.
  • Propose practical and value added recommendations to address control weaknesses and/or process inefficiencies.
  • Organize and reference work papers for review by Chief Audit and Risk Executive.
  • Participate in closing meetings with client at the end of fieldwork, providing clear explanations for identified issues

 

Reporting

  • Assist in the preparation of a concise and informative audit report to effectively communicate the findings and recommendations to the branch/department and senior management.

 

Other Responsibilities

  • Assists the Chief Audit & Risk Executive in the development of the annual Internal Audit plan
  • Contributes to the safeguarding of corporate assets and the interests of Members by ensuring that appropriate internal controls are in place and operating effectively.
  • Perform consulting services for management through participation in projects designed to introduce new and/or changing processes, products or facilities. Provide value added recommendations to mitigate both project and end state risks.
  • Develops and maintains effective and professional working relationships with all levels of staff within the organization, including Senior Management and Audit Committee of the Board.

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business administration or ACCA Level II
  • A minimum of three years working experience in the auditing. Experience auditing in the public sector would be an asset.

 

OR

 

“Any equivalent Combination of Qualifications and Experience”

 

Applications should be e-mailed to jobs@tpdco.org to the attention of The Executive Human Resource Manager no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday September 20, 2024. 

 

We thank all applicants however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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