Applications are invited from suitably qualified Sierra Leoneans to fill the position of:
Deputy Auditor-General
Qualification and Experience:
- ACCA or its equivalent, or Master’s Degree, in Accounting, Auditing, Finance or related field. At least, nine years’ (with ACCA) or 15 years’ (without ACCA), practical experience in auditing from a reputable organisation, preferably in the public sector.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Strong leadership, ethics & integrity
- Knowledge of public sector auditing.
- Knowledge of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and the International Standards for Supreme Audit Institutions (ISSAIs).
- Knowledge of statutes, rules, and regulations applicable to public sector institutions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word & Excel.
- Proven record of conducting audits and investigations.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to lead and manage large multi-disciplinary teams
- Excellent oral and writing skills
- Should be able to produce high quality work under pressure
- Ability to impose discipline where necessary
- Excellent interpersonal skill
- High influencing and negotiating skill
- Effective organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Focused with sound professional judgment
Summary of Duties:
The Deputy Auditor General (DAG) is one of four Deputy Auditors General and is a member of the executive management team. The DAG is a key contributor providing advice and support in the fulfillment of the service mandate of the Auditor-General. The DAG provides leadership in the implementation of the ASSL’s Strategic Plan and provides leadership and guidance on auditing and preparation of audit reports on central, local government and any other entity funded by public funds. The Deputy Auditor-General supports the Auditor-General in providing recommendations to the audited entities through the preparation of quality audit reports. The DAG also acts as an executive liaison with a variety of stakeholders including members Parliament, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, central agencies, other provincial and state agencies, professional bodies and interests in the private sector.
For further details, including application form and job description, visit our website- www.auditservice.gov.sl.
All application forms must be downloaded from our website and completed forms sent to the Human Resources Manager, Audit Service Sierra Leone 11th Floor, Freetown City Council Building, Wallace Johnson Street, Freetown. Closing date and time for the receipt of completed application forms is Tuesday 18th March, 2025 at 2.30pm. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.