Chief Internal Auditor FMG/AS 4 (Band 10)

Salary Range $6,333,301.00 – $8,517,586.00 per annum 

JOB PURPOSE

Under the general direction of the Permanent Secretary, the Chief Internal Auditor plans, directs, coordinates and monitors the operations of the Internal Audit Division.  Continually assesses internal controls, processes employed to develop and implement new financial and non-financial systems and, to comment on the implications of identified strengths and weaknesses observed in the conduct of routine and special audits.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Division’s Operational Plan and Budget prepared
• Audit Plan developed
• Draft Inspection Report prepared 
• Quarterly Audit Report prepared
• Effective leadership maintained
• Work plans prepared
• Performance appraisals for direct reports 
• Sound advice and technical support provided

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

1. Management/Administration Responsibilities

• Participates in the Ministry’s strategic planning process by preparing and monitoring the Division’s operational plan and budget, ensuring that the work of the Division is carried out according to plan and agreed targets;
• Facilitates the development of operational and work plans and programmes for the Division ensuring staff members are effectively utilised and productivity is maximised;
• Oversees the work of audit teams engaged in financial and non-financial audits with the Ministry and its Departments and Agencies;
• Manages and provide leadership, coaching and mentorship to members of the Division;
• Co-ordinates the work of the Division by assigning work to staff;
• Ensures the efficient, effective and economical utilisation of assets and other resources in the Division;
• Prepares and submits reports, position papers, and other documents as required;
• Attends meetings and represents the Ministry at conferences, seminars and other fora as required.

2. Technical/Professional Responsibilities 

• Develops annual audit plan to include the priority level of each assignment, time schedules and the deployment of staff;
• Reviews and approves the audit objectives, scope, and audit programs for assigned audit projects;
• Directs the performance of audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues and recommendations, developing criteria, reviewing and analysing relevant information, evaluating evidence, documenting business processes and procedures, and completing audit documentation;
• Reports risk management issues and internal controls deficiencies identified and reported directly to the audit committee and provides recommendations for improving the organisation's operations, in terms of both efficient and effective performance;
• Conducts site visits as necessary to monitor audit progress and/or provide guidance and on the job training;
• Manages the preparation and submission of final audit reports based on findings, recommendations and/or other relevant comments. Present these reports to the Audit Committee and Permanent Secretary identifying areas requiring attention as well as ensuring implementation of any actions agreed.
• Maintains a working relationship with Internal Auditors based in the Departments and Agencies with reporting relationships to the Ministry of Youth and Culture. This is to ensure that they have all the information and support as needed. Special attention must be paid to those Departments and Agencies which do not have resident Internal Auditors.
• Co-ordinates the distribution and management of feedback to queries, follow-up procedures and audit results.
• Schedules and chairs exit meetings to discuss audit findings with the respective Head of Divisions/Agencies;
• Performs special investigations and assignments as instructed;
• Facilitates and participates in the development and implementation of financial and/or non-financial systems within the Ministry and its respective Departments and Agencies.

3. Human Resource Management Responsibilities 

• Develops and manages the performance of the division and its staff, including transferring skills, motivating staff through coaching and mentoring, arranging for training, setting performance targets, monitoring performance, providing feedback to staff and initiating corrective action where necessary to improve performance;
• Promotes the building of institutional knowledge for the division by ensuring that established systems and procedures are documented and disseminated;

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Technical

• Expert knowledge of current auditing principles, standards and techniques (for example, sampling techniques, VFM/Operational auditing, Risk assessments)
• Expert knowledge of accounting principles, procedures, standards and practices 
• Sound knowledge of the general operations of the machinery of the Government of Jamaica, especially the Financial Administration and Audit (FAA) Act
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant computer applications and systems

Core 

• Oral and written communication skills
• Strategic Vision
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem solving and decision making
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Leadership
• People Management
• Interpersonal skills

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• An Undergraduate Degree in Accounting, Management Studies, Business Administration or ACCA Fundamentals or equivalent qualifications
• Training in Supervisory Management/Human Resource Management
• Six (6) years related working experience, including four (4) years at a supervisory level
• Training in Government auditing courses and Professional audit training would be an asset

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• Typical office environment
• There can be high pressure when deadlines are to be met 
• Travelling within Jamaica is expected 

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

No later than Friday, July 10, 2026 to:

Director, Human Resource Management and Development

Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport

4-6 Trafalgar Road

Kingston 5

We thank all applicants for their expressions of interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.