Audit Senior

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THE COMPANY

The Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is Belize’s only Development Bank. Our Board of Directors and Staff are strongly committed to our mandate to provide development financing and related services which contribute to the sustainable growth of the Belizean economy, and to our vision of transforming DFC into a world-class financial institution.

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THE JOB

The Audit Senior performs audits of the Corporation in compliance with applicable standards, guidelines, and sufficiency of internal controls. He/she assists the Manager of Internal Audit in ensuring that proper audit systems, policies, procedures, and internal controls are established and effectively applied to support the safety and integrity of the Corporation’s assets. The Audit Senior performs auditor-in-charge duties on engagements and completes higher-risk audit testing.

DUTY STATION

Headquarters, Belmopan

Education & Experience

1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
2. At least five years of related Internal Audit experience (preferably at a financial institution)
3. At least three years of experience in a supervisory role
4. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation preferred, or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment

Required Skills & Abilities

1. Knowledge of internal auditing best practices
2. Strong leadership and people management skills
3. Superior communication skills- written, verbal, and inter–personal
4. High attention to detail, accuracy, and deadlines
5. Sound decision-making, the ability to take feedback, and a professional attitude that puts the best interest of the Corporation and stakeholders first
6. Ability to work with little or no supervision on audit assignments, determining when to act independently and when to escalate situations
7. High ethical standards and an uncompromising sense of integrity
8. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
9. Ability to travel as needed (Quarterly for Branch Audits)

Key Responsibilities Include:

1. Carry out the execution of audits as outlined in the Corporation’s yearly audit plan.
2. Perform audit fieldwork for areas assessed as higher risk.
3. Perform preliminary Engagement Risk Assessment for Audits.
4. Perform the first review of engagement Work papers as assigned.
5. Supervise work carried out by the audit staff during fieldwork, providing feedback, guidance, and coaching thereby assuring the quality of work provided.
6. Contribute to the Human Resources Management Function of the Corporation by always leading by example and fostering a high-performance company culture that emphasizes customer focus, quality, continuous improvement, and learning.

7. Provide direction to employees by communicating job expectations, appraising job results, determining training needs, coaching, counseling, disciplining and recognizing employees; and enforcing policies, procedures, and productivity standards.

8. Train new employees as the need arise.

9. Assist the Manager with performing the Corporation’s annual Risk Assessment and the development of the Risk-Based Annual Audit Plan.

10. Assist the Manager with the preparation of the Department’s Operating Expenses, Training, and Capital budgets and monitor performance on a monthly basis.

TO APPLY

Submit an Application Package that references the position title, and include the following:

1. Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Copy of most recent qualification
4. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (no older than six months) – two must be professional references, of which one must be from a previous employer.
5. Copy of Social Security Card
6. Police record (no older than six months)

SUBMIT COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE TO:

Manager

Human Resources and Administration

Development Finance Corporation

P.O. Box 40, Belmopan

RE: APPLICATION FOR CAREER OPPORTUNITY: ‘AUDIT SENIOR’

SUBMISSION

Complete applications may be submitted via e-mail to: careers@dfcbelize.org

DEADLINE

April 2, 2023

See also: Life at DFC | Our Impact | Our Mission | Our Leadership | Our History