VACANCY NOTICE – EXAMINER OF ACCOUNTS III, OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL
Full-time
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Job Apply : 2
Job Salary Range
$ GOB Pay Scale 16 - GOB Pay Scale 16 Per Year
Gender
Does not matter
Managerial Level
Supervisory
Job Category
Financial
Minimum Experience
3 Year
Degree Title
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field such as: Public Finance, Public Sector Management, Accounting, Management Studies, Economics, Public Administration, Government, Human Resources Management/Development, Business Administration, Political Science, P
Overview
Department :
Headquarters
Sub Category :
Job Type :
Full-time
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
2. ANALYSIS OF POSITION
A. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. CONDUCTS audits and other investigations of ministries/departments as required, ensuring methodical documentation of workplans, testing results, conclusions, and recommendations; follow-up on findings and corrective actions taken.
2. PREPARES reports of audits and investigation findings ensuring to assemble supporting data, forms, and worksheets; and submits findings to the Supervisor of Audit for review.
3. PERFORMS specific tasks such as checking computations of Pensions payments and Estate duties, surprise cash surveys or any other duties assigned by team supervisor specific to the type of audit being undertaken.
4. ASSISTS in carrying out investigations on irregularities identified, reports any wastage of funds resulting from irregular decisions, wastage and general misappropriation of financial resources and government property and makes recommendations for corrective actions.
5. RECOMMENDS appropriate corrective action such as garnishment, tax lien, or issuance of a warrant to enforce compliance with established policies and procedures as it relates to public finances.
6. REVIEWS records pertaining to material assets and physical inventory such as equipment, buildings, or manpower to determine the degree to which they are utilized and identifies irregularities or discrepancies in record keeping, controls, or operations of a specific area.
7. CONDUCTS analysis of data collected and uses data to make inferences on specific irregularities encountered in the process of auditing a specific intuition.
8. ASSIST in the execution of development training needs for the staff of the Office of the Auditor General to develop staff competencies to make sure that the office maintains a cadre of adequately skilled personnel to conduct audits.
9. PROVIDES technical support to junior level staff in specific areas of auditing and assists in the preparation of detailed audit work plans and matrix.
10. ASSESSES the accuracy of record keeping transactions relative to defines policies, procedures and guidelines established for a given area or program.
11. REPRESENTS the Office of the Auditor General at national and international conferences, seminars and training as required.
12. PERFORMS election, shelter management and hurricane related duties as may be required.
13. MAY testify at Public Accounts Committee meeting to make clarifications in regard to audit findings as required by Auditor General.
14. DEVELOPS and assists with the strategic management and operational plans of the Office of the Auditor General.
15. ADHERES to International Standards for Supreme Audit Institutions (ISSAIs) and internal policies of the Office of the Auditor General Belize (OAGB).
Reporting Responsibility :
The Examiner of Accounts III will report to the Supervisor of Audit, Office of the Auditor General.
Accountable for :
Employment Type :
Permanent Establish
Required Travel :
Required
Comments :
SALARY
Government Pay Scale 16 of $31,529 x 1,369 - $57,540 per annum.
Interested persons in possession of the required qualification and who have the aptitude for the post are requested to submit a complete application package through the Job Search and Employment Application Website https://www.publicservice.gov.bz/ or directly at https://jobs.publicservice.gov.bz/ no later than Friday, 27th February 2026.
Posted :
2026-02-13
Requirements
Maximum Education :
Bachelors Degree
Managerial Level :
Supervisory
Status
No of Jobs :
1
Start Publishing :
2026-02-13
Stop Publishing :
2026-02-27
Basic Purpose of Position
1. ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:
Responsible for assisting the Supervisor of Audit and the Senior Examiner of Accounts in the day-to-day execution of the Finance and Audit Reform Act, ensuring that all Ministries/Departments, Local Government Authorities and Statutory Bodies are audited and that the Auditing process is carried out using prescribed standards and procedures.
Conditions of Service
5. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Conditions of service will be in accordance with the Belize Constitution (Public Service) Regulations, 2014, Financial and Stores Orders, Finance and Audit (Reform) Act and any other instructions issued from time to time.
Qualifications/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field such as: Public Finance, Public Sector Management, Accounting, Management Studies, Economics, Public Administration, Government, Human Resources Management/Development, Business Administration, Political Science, Public Policy or related discipline such as Association of Accounting, AAT Level II or its equivalent.
Plus
Extensive knowledge of the Belize Constitution, Financial and Stores Orders, Public Service Regulations, Audit Standards, and International Accounting Standards with the ability to rapidly understand and implement the requirements of relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures with proper consideration on the implication and outcomes of such administration. Specialized proficiency in the use of computer applications for word processing, spreadsheet development, electronic form creation and related.
Plus
At least three (3) years’ experience as an Audit Assistant.
Competencies/Skills
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
Technical
Experience in applying relevant legislation, regulations, policies, audit standards and agreements
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to produce technical reports
Ability to maintain accurate record
Behavioural
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters
Time management skills
Ability to work as a team player
Effective interpersonal communication
Good public relations skills
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