Audit Officer at National Transport and Safety Authority

• The officer will be responsible to the Principal Officer, Internal Audit to conduct the supportive role in internal audit activities and processes of the Audit Department.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate the system of internal controls, assess their adequacy, effectiveness and propose recommendations for their improvement;
• Contribute to the preparation of risk-based audit plan and programs for the audit engagement;
• Conduct in accordance with the auditing standards segments of financial, operations, systems and compliance audits to operations;
• Obtain information directly or indirectly through examination of records or interview the auditee;
• Safeguard the authority’s assets by establishing appropriate means of verifying their existence, ownership and valuation;
• Prepare audit working papers properly documenting the work performed;
• Draft monthly audit reports and communications on work performed for review;
• Assist in establishing a follow-up mechanism on agreed recommendations on financial, operational and regulatory deficiencies reported during past audits; and
• Carry out special audits as may be directed by the Manager, Internal Audit.

Skills and Competencies

• At least four (4) years of relevant work experience in the Public/Private Sector;
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Economics or a related field from a recognized institution;
• Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination; Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA);
• Supervisory Course is an added advantage;
• Computer proficiency;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.