Senior Auditor (FMG/AS 3)

About the role

The Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change is seeking a Senior Auditor (FMG/AS 3) for its Audit and Finance Division in Kingston. This on-site, full-time role leads audit work across the ministry, testing internal controls, checking that spending follows the rules, and helping managers fix weaknesses before they become problems. A typical day will involve planning audit visits, reviewing records and transactions, discussing findings with the teams being audited, and drafting clear reports with practical recommendations. You will follow up agreed actions, support junior auditors, and contribute to a stronger culture of accountability in the ministry. The post is offered at J$5,457,937 per annum. Applications are invited from suitably qualified officers in their Ministries/Departments/Agencies, as stated in Office of the Services Commissions Circular 199 dated 27 October 2026. Applications should be sent to the Director, Human Resource Management and Development Division, 16A Half Way Tree Road, Kingston 5, Jamaica, by 6 November 2026.

Responsibilities

- Plan and lead audit engagements in the Audit and Finance Division - Test internal controls and check compliance with financial rules - Review records, transactions and supporting documents - Draft audit findings and practical recommendations - Follow up agreed management actions - Support and guide junior audit staff

Requirements

Applicants must meet the qualifications and experience set out for this post in Office of the Services Commissions Circular 199 dated 27 October 2026. Applications are invited from suitably qualified officers in their Ministries/Departments/Agencies. Strong audit, analytical and report-writing skills, attention to detail, and sound professional judgement are required.

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