Job Purpose:
Reporting directly to the Director General, the incumbent will have performance and financial accountability in the Section. Internal Audit office is intended to improve the Roads Directorate’s operations and to help RD accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the organizational performance and governance processes across all spheres.
Furthermore, the Internal Auditor will provide full reports and/or summary information on a regular basis to the DG, Executive as well as to the RD Board Sub-Committee of Audit and Compliance concerning the results of reviews of financial reporting, compliance with laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Duties:
S/He should have knowledge for the below mentioned areas. The specific duties and responsibilities for this
position are:
a) Comprehensively evaluates and provides reasonable assurance that good organizational performance (all divisions) is reached and governance systems are functioning as intended to enable the Roads Directorate to meet its objectives and goals set.
b) Identifies the nature of programmes and projects undertakings the Directorate engages in to ensure compliance with the Audit requirements of the funding organizations/ institutions
c) Reports on internal controls deficiencies identified directly to the Director General and provides recommendations for improving the Directorate’s operations, in terms of both efficient and effective performance standards in various projects undertakings, especially in the Road Construction and Maintenance regime.
d) Evaluates the Directorate’s readiness in case of business interruption.
e) Maintains open communication with management and the other relevant stakeholders on their divisional performance.
f) Teams with other internal and external resources as appropriate on audit related works.
g) Engages in continuous education to RD affected staff on issues that results in qualified audits (Affected staff: Any employee whose activity/works would be audited).
h) Provides support to the company’s anti-fraud programs, if available.
i) Ensures regular and consistent compliance with the Acceptable Standards of Audit and Assurance.
j) lways ensures that the internal audit exercise being undertaken reflects auditor’s “independence”;
objectivity and professionalism required at all times. k) Reviewing, Appraising and reporting upon:
a. The soundness, adequacy and application of financial and other management controls;
b. The extent to which the Directorate’s assets are accounted for and safeguarded against losses arising from fraud, waste, extravagance and inefficient administration;
c. Suitability and reliability of financial and other management data developed within the Directorate
d. Carry out of value for money audits.
l) Prepares quarterly and annual audit reports on the performance of the Directorate and submit to the Director General and the RD Board for consideration.
Qualifications & Experience:
a. Chartered Accountant with a minimum of 5 years experience, 3 years of which was at senior auditor level.
Or
Degree in Accounting/ Finance/ General Accounting, plus a minimum of 8 years experience in auditing field.
Skills:
b. Good verbal and written communication; good negotiation skills; knowledge of the legal framework in which the government operates; performance management skills; knowledge of technical standards, project management and contract specifications; and financial management
c. technical acumen on risk management
d. problem-solving and decision-making abilities
e. analytical skills and meticulous
f. the ability to cope under pressure
g. planning and organisation skills
h. negotiation skills and the ability to influence people
i. numerical skills and the ability to evaluate costs
Work Environment
Complexity:
Reasonable complexity but with need to cope under pressure. Accountability:
Very high in terms of work performance and adherence to standards.
Travelling: Work is predominantly in office but may require random travelling to RD Project site as well as other RD owned establishments.
Closing date: 15 November 2019
Physical Address:
Roads Directorate – Head Office Corner Senate and Lepoqo Rd, Industrial Area,
Maseru Opposite Browns Cash & Carry Supermarket
Mail:
Human Resources Manager
Roads Directorate
P.O. Box 194
Maseru 100, Lesotho