Director Regularity Audits

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

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 governments reported financial data. OAG invites applications from suitably qualified local candidates for the following position:

1. JOB TITLE: Director Regularity Audits

NO OF POSTS: 1

RESPONSIBLE TO: ASSISTANT 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 RESPONSIBILTIES

  1. Co-ordinates and supervises the directorate to ensure proper adherence to the approved audit plans.
  2. Formulates and develops plans, programmes, operating standards and administrative techniques in the implementation of auditing approach and methods.
  3. Consolidates Activity Plans prepared by Audit Managers and draws annual financial plan for submission to the Assistant Auditor-General.
  4. Directs and drives the success of multiple engagements
  5. Provides training needs for the Directorate.
  6. Designs post audit evaluations to determine how well the audit was executed in line with set objectives, time allowed and resources allocated as per ISSAI.
  7. Keeping abreast of the latest developments in auditing and accounting standards
  8. Reviews and approves working papers, timetables and terms of reference drawn on the engagement of private auditing firms for undertaking commissioned audit work.
  9. Review audit manuals, audit procedures/practices, and audit structures annually to ensure alignment with International Auditing Standards and directorates objectives
  10. Maintain contact with executive management of client organizations to ensure they have current knowledge of progress and findings and to facilitate their acceptance of recommendations. Resolve significant differences of opinion.
  11. Reviews and finalizes Audit Inspection Reports and, Management Letters.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (ENTRY LEVEL)

  • Chartered Accountancy, Master’s Degree in accounting, Auditing, MSc. Accounting, Auditing Plus 6 years’ experience as Audit Manager
  • General Accountant, BCom Accounting, Bachelor in Auditing, BSc. Accounting, Auditing plus 10 years’ experience as Audit Manager.
  • Membership in a professional body will be an added advantage.

OTHER NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES

  • 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 organization 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

  • Closing date for applications is 28th April 2023 at 5:00 pm
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • No late applications will be accepted.

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