1. ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE: To ensure the effective supervision and leadership of audits across various Ministries/Departments, Local Government Authorities, and Statutory Bodies, ensuring compliance with relevant legislations, regulations, policies, auditing standards and agreements, including the Financial Orders of Belize. Additionally, the role includes overseeing the professional development and training of audit staff to maintain high standards of audit performance and staff competency. 2. NATURE AND SCOPE: The Supervisor of Audit is required to lead the audit process through the formulation of Audit Plans and the supervision and guidance of staff in the completion of scheduled audits and the generation of final audit reports for the various Ministries/Departments, Local Government Authorities and Statutory Bodies under review. The incumbent ensures that all auditing activities are carried out in strict compliance with all existing legislation, regulations, policies and procedures, auditing standards and agreements including the Financial and Stores Orders of Belize. The incumbent also reviews audits conducted by duly appointed auditors of statutory bodies/agencies to ascertain compliance with the prescribed auditing control framework and enable proper reporting on the activities of such entities to the National Assembly. The Supervisor of Audit is a resource person and technical expert, and is, therefore, required to facilitate on-the-job, in-house staff development and other related trainings for new and existing staff members. Additionally, the incumbent is expected to represent the Office of the Auditor General at national and international conferences, seminars, trainings, and related events from time to time. The incumbent supervises support staff within the Office and is expected to oversee their development in all the requisite areas. The position is also expected to maintain a high degree of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in the conduct of his/her duties and responsibilities. In addition, the incumbent must display the communication skills required to interact with senior and junior personnel within the Public Service, representatives of local government authorities and statutory bodies; as well as representatives of outside agencies and organizations both locally and internationally.

6. 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.

Be in possession of a Master’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. 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 Have served a minimum of five (5) years as Examiner of Accounts I. OR Recognized Bachelor 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 Associate of Accounting Technician (AAT) Level III Certification and completion of Senior Audit Officers course offered by the National Audit Office (NAO), United Kingdom of General Accounting Office (GAO) or Canadian Comprehensive Auditing Foundation Fellowship (CCAF) Programme including the Instructors Training. 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 eight (8) years at senior management level.

Technical  Experience in applying relevant legislation, regulations, policies, audit standards and agreements  Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing  Experience in resource management  Ability to interpret technical and managerial reports  Ability to identify and assign resources (Financial and Manpower) to meet objectives  Ability to plan, organize and monitor work to ensure achievement of desired goals Behavioural  Ability to make decisions in a timely manner  Time management skills  Ability to demonstrate and maintain effective leadership skills  Effective teamwork and cooperation  Effective interpersonal communication