Responsible for supervising staff and leading the conduct of assigned internal audits of the various Ministries/Departments, Local Government Authorities and Statutory Bodies, ensuring that all internal audits are carried out in accordance with existing legislation, regulations, policies and procedures, internal audit standards and agreements including the Financial and Stores Orders of Belize; as well as providing professional development and other related training for staff. 2. Analysis of Position The Supervisor of Internal 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, international audit 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 ensures proper reporting of internal audits to the Chief Internal Auditor. The Supervisor of Internal Audit is a resource person and technical expert, and is, therefore, required to facilitate on-the-job training for new and existing staff members. The position is also expected to maintain a high degree of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in the conduct of his/her duties. In addition, the incumbent must display excellent communication skills 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.

Belize Constitution (Public Service) Regulations (BCPSR), 2014, Financial and Stores Orders, Finance and Audit (Reform) Act and any other instructions issued from time to time.

Qualifications/Experience: i. Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Finance, Public Sector Management, Certification in Internal Auditing; ii. At least five (5) year’s post-degree audit experience in a medium to large scale organization including the public sector. Experience supervising and managing professional staff and being a trusted resource as a member of a senior level executive team.

Skills and Experience required: Extensive knowledge of the Belize Constitution, Financial and Stores Orders, Public Service Regulations, Internal 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 of the implications and outcomes of such administration. Specialized proficiency in the use of computer applications for word processing, spreadsheet development, electronic form creation and related.