JS.EXE.021 Assistant Internal Auditor - Projects

JS.EXE.021 Assistant Internal Auditor - Projects

Position Title: JS.EXE.021 Assistant Internal Auditor - Projects
Grade: NJS 10

The National Judicial Staff Services (NJSS) has initiated a major organisational restructure to strengthen its workforce and enhance the delivery of efficient, effective, and quality support services to the Judiciary and courts throughout Papua New Guinea. We invite suitably qualified, experienced, and motivated Papua New Guineans to apply for the position of Assistant Internal Auditor - Projects within the Internal Audit unit based in Waigani.

Role Overview:

The Assistant Internal Auditor - Projects is responsible for supporting the internal audit function with a focus on the organization's projects. This role involves evaluating the efficacy of risk management, control, and governance processes of project activities, recommending improvements to enhance operational efficiencies and compliance and executing planned or ad hoc audit activities and provide support to the Senior Internal Auditor.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and performing risk-based audit activities for projects.
• Document audit findings and discuss preliminary results with project teams and management.
• Perform follow-up on the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and risks in project execution.
• Participate in the preparation of audit reports that clearly communicate audit findings and recommendations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations, standards, and best practices related to project management.
• Assist in the development of audit tools and techniques to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness.
• Engage in special audits or investigations as required.
• Facilitate the sharing of best practices and lessons learned from audit findings across project teams.
• Provide support in developing training materials for project staff on compliance and risk management
• Plan, execute and report on audit activities under the direction of the Internal Audit Manager.
• Carry out investigations, data analysis, internal controls tests, general observations and reporting as required by Internal Audit Manager.
• Other duties as delegated by the Internal Audit Manager and Senior Internal Auditor.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Diploma in Accounting.
• At least 3 years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, General Compliance and Risk and Investigation work in the public sector or private sector.
• General compliance/ financial/ operational/ ICT and risk-based audit experiences.
• Auditing knowledge & skills; Internal Audit Methodologies and Procedures.
• Must have a good understanding of risk controls, standards of auditing and financial reporting standards Ability to conduct an Audit from Planning to Execution to Reporting.
• Audit Risk Model & Framework.
• GoPNG Financial procedures such as the PFMA.
• Audit Act and other governing Acts of NJSS.
• Accounting knowledge & skills; Awareness of PNG Standards of Accounting and Commercial accounting practices.
• Awareness of International Accounting Standards.
• Core Accounting skills including cash based and accrual-based accounting, bank reconciliations and other asset reconciliations, financial analysis, financial reporting etc.
• Must have a good understanding of risk controls, standards of auditing and financial reporting standards.
• High level of computer literacy skills; Proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Power Point, etc
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and meet deadlines.
• Team Player Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to travel frequently and at short notice in some cases

Preferred

• Bachelor of Business/Commerce Degree majoring in Accounting.
• Membership of CPA PNG and/or Institute of Internal Auditors [IIA] including other professional accounting body is an advantage
• Minimum of 3 years or more in accounting & auditing experience.

This Assistant Internal Auditor - Projects role requires sound judgement, adaptability, and a consistent commitment to professional service. The successful applicant will be expected to meet the role's operational demands, including deficiencies in fundamental internal processes, non-existence of documented policies and procedures manuals including having to rely on outdated regulations (materials).

Please Note: Applications must be submitted in Word format. Kindly reference the job ID JS.EXE.021 and include your staff ID in your application.

Seize this opportunity to contribute to justice delivery in Papua New Guinea by applying today. Let your skills drive excellence at NJSS.

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