The Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) is an independent and autonomous body and is the Supreme Audit Institution in Lesotho. OAG is responsible for auditing government revenue and spending and overseeing public funds’ management, quality, and credibility of the government’s reported financial data. OAG invites applications from suitably qualified local candidates for the following positions:
JOB TITLE : DIRECTOR REGULARITY AUDITS (READVERTISEMENT)
NO OF POSTS : 1
RESPONSIBLE TO : DEPUTY AUDITOR-GENERAL
RESPONSIBLE FOR : AUDIT MANAGER
CORE DESCRIPTION
The Director Regularity Audit is responsible to the Assistant Auditor-General and as the head of the directorate; he/she is responsible for planning, monitoring, direction, and supervision of the activities of the directorate.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
a) Co-ordinates and supervises the directorate to ensure proper adherence to the approved audit plans.
b) Formulates and develops plans, programmes, operating standards and administrative techniques in the implementation of auditing approach and methods.
c) Consolidates Activity Plans prepared by Audit Managers and draws annual financial plan for submission to the Assistant Auditor-General.
d) Directs and drives the success of multiple engagements
e) Provides training needs for the Directorate.
f) Designs post audit evaluations to determine how well the audit was executed in line with set objectives, time allotted and resources allocated as per ISSAI.
g) Keeping abreast of the latest developments in auditing and accounting standards
h) Reviews and approves working papers, timetables and terms of reference drawn on the engagement of private auditing firms for undertaking commissioned audit work.
i) Review audit manuals, audit procedures/practices, and audit structures annually to ensure alignment with International Auditing Standards and directorates objectives
j) Maintain contact with executive management of client organisations to ensure they have current knowledge of progress and findings and to facilitate their acceptance of recommendations. Resolve significant differences of opinion.
k) Reviews and finalises Audit Inspection Reports and, Management Letters.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Chartered Accountancy
• 6 years in Audit Work and at least 5 years at the middle to senior management level.
• Full membership in a local professional body at a professional stage.
OTHER NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE
• Proficiency in the use of technology-based audit and other data analysis techniques
• Quality control on issued audit reports & plans
• Strong understanding of public sector structures and reporting.
• Knowledgeable about financial management systems for government and public enterprises
• Excellent leadership and Management Skills,
• Strong Collaboration and Partnership building skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills,
• Negotiation and communication skills
• Good team management skills,
• Excellent Planning and organisation skills,
• Good innovative skills and conceptual thinking.
• High level of integrity
Interested candidates must obtain application forms from the Human Resources Office, Office of the Auditor-General, 4th Floor, Finance House, Maseru, Lesotho. Attach covering letter, CV, certified educational certificates, transcripts, and ID.
Prior Applicants need not re-apply.
• Closing date for applications is 9th June 2023 at 5:00 pm
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• No late applications will be accepted.