Internal Audit Manager – Internal Audit Department – Duke Street, Georgetown

Closing Date June 10, 2022 closed

Job Description/Key Resonsibilities

The Guyana Power & Light Inc. invites applications from interested candidates with the requisite qualifications and experience to fill the vacant position of Internal Audit Manager – Internal Audit Department – Duke Street, Georgetown.

The incumbent will plan, organize, direct, control and coordinate Financial, Commercial and Technical assurance engagements of the Company.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

  1. Design, develop and implement audit plans and programmes to routinely evaluate internal controls for the company’s operations (Financial, Commercial and Technical) including contractual and policy compliance and corporate governance.
  2. Assist in the preparation and development of the annual Internal Audit Risk-based Plan
  3. Examine and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the organization’s systems of internal control and quality of performance in carrying out assigned responsibilities.
  4. Assess and report on the effectiveness of management systems.
  5. Assess the financial and commercial processes to detect control deficiencies and weaknesses; develop appropriate recommendations and action plans for remediation.
  6. Ensure that audits are properly planned, documented and controlled and follows the IPPF – International Professional Practices Framework
  7. Ensure that adequate audit steps are undertaken to verify the completeness, accuracy, ownership and valuation, as appropriate, of a transaction cycle.
  8. Prudently manage the Division’s approved budget
  9. Monitor Staff performance, punctuality and tardiness
  10. Maintain confidentiality of all information arising out of internal audit activities and all matters within the Department
  11. Determine training needs for Internal Audit staff
  12. Maintain confidentiality of all information arising out of internal audit activities and all matters within the division.
  13. Perform other related duties that may be assigned to you within the scope of your employment, from an Authorized Officer.

REWARD: Commensurate with Senior Management emolument.

 

Required Qualifications and Experience

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or ACCA, Degree in Accounting or other relevant professional qualifications plus five (5) years’ experience in a similar role.

OR

 CIA plus seven (7) years’ experience.

 

Certification in Risk Management Assessment (CRMA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) and /or fraud certifications would be an asset

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted to the Human Resources Services Manager, Guyana Power & Light Inc. 257/259 Middle Street, Georgetown or to recruitment@gplinc.com  not later than Friday, June 10, 2022.