THE UNIVERSITY OF BELIZE INVITES APPLICANTS FOR THE POST OF
Internal Auditor

Unit: Independent

Reporting relationship: Board of Trustees and the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees
Functional relationship: President of the University of Belize and the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees.
Summary of Responsibilities: The post is an exclusively advisory position. The office has no responsibility or implied authority for management of any division in the University. The Internal Auditor shall have access to all records at the University.

Specific responsibilities:
1.    The Internal Auditor is expected to provide objective information on the existing systems in the University and to assist the management of the University in evaluating the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.
2.    The Internal Auditor will provide the management of the University with reports that analyze the processes and make recommendations as necessary. The objective at all times is the improvement of the University’s operation.
3.    The Internal Auditor will develop and track the progress of a plan of internal audit activity that is consistent with the goals of the university.
4.    All members of the University community and the management of the University will respond to specific requests from the Internal Auditor.
5.    The Internal Auditor is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of the reports and files needed to produce the reports.
6.    Liaise with the external auditors of the University and make available reports and working papers such that the External Auditors can rely on it.
7.    Guide Department/Faculty heads on violations matters related to their units.
8.    Report all violations and necessary follow-ups to the President on a monthly basis.
9.    Report all violations, findings, status and other matters to the Board on a quarterly basis.

Knowledge and Skills:
•    Honesty and integrity
•    Strong work ethic and attention to detail
•    Thorough understanding and knowledge of Audit procedures
•    Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
•    Good human resource and system skills
•    Good knowledge of principles of computer technology and systems analysis

Qualifications:
•    Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
•    3-4 yrs. Audit background
•    Experience working with an accounting firm

To apply: (view full job description)
•    Kindly upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of relevant degrees and certificates and 2 reference letters.
•    You must forward a valid Police Record to:
Human Resource Director
University of Belize
Humming Bird Avenue
Belmopan City

 If you have any questions kindly contact dnajarro@ub.edu.bz 

DEADLINE TO APPLY: January 31, 2012