Position Title: Auditor 1

Trinidad Generation Unlimited (TGU) manages a major fuel-efficient power plant in Trinidad and Tobago. The 720-megawatt (MW) TGU facility is a combined-cycle power plant which is owned by the National Investment Fund Holding Company Limited (NIFHCL), the latter is a wholly owned entity of the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (GoRTT). The plant is located at the Union Industrial Estate, La Brea and supported by a Corporate Office in Chaguanas.

Trinidad Generation Unlimited (TGU) invites suitably qualified persons to apply for the following contract position: 

Job Purpose:
The Auditor I position will support the Internal Auditor in providing objective and
systemic will reviews of the company’s financial and non-financial management systems and internal controls. The incumbent will support the audit function and assist with performing internal audits of selected contracts and agreements as well as support with investigating incidents of fraud and non-conformance.

Job Responsibilities

Participate in opening meetings to explain the scope and objectives of the audit engagement to auditee and provide an overview of all steps of the audit process.

•Develop a thorough understanding of business processes in scope for assigned audits and document the processes in flowcharts and/or process narratives. Identify and document inherent risks and controls within the business processes.

•Develop a risk-based test plan by selecting appropriate audit approach, test procedures and sampling criteria based on professional judgement and departmentally defined internal audit methodology.

•Perform audit tests and prepare working papers in accordance with professional IIA Standards.

• Evaluate the adequacy of process design and the effectiveness of controls in meeting business and control objectives. Identify and document control and process weaknesses and provide evidential support for findings.

• Propose practical and value-added recommendations to address control weaknesses and/or process inefficiencies.

• Participate in closing meetings with auditee at the end of fieldwork, providing clear explanations for identified issues.

• Assist in the preparation of a concise and informative audit report to effectively communicate the findings complete with cause, effect/impact and recommendations to management in a timely manner.

• Ensure audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances and risks.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract - 2 years

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience:

• A Degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, ICT, Engineering or a related field from a recognised university.
• Professional Certification such as the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information System Auditor (CISA).
• Experience in an environment with international financial debt instruments and a clear understanding of the energy/power industry would be an asset.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the field of Auditing.