Organisation Summary

The Fijian Competition & Consumer Commission (FCCC) is an independent statutory body established under Section 7 of the FCCC Act 2010 that promotes effective competition and informed markets, encourages fair trading, protects consumers and businesses from restrictive practices, controls prices of regulated industries and other markets where competition is lessened or limited.

Purpose & Nature of Role

The Internal Auditor is responsible for executing internal audit assignments in compliance with international auditing standards. While reporting to the Manager Audit, Risk & Governance, the incumbent is responsible for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of the organization’s risk management, control, and governance processes. Conduct audits in accordance with the organization's policies and international auditing standards, ensuring that internal operations are efficient, risks are minimized, and compliance with applicable regulations is maintained.

The operational focus will be on:

• Assurance & Oversight
• Independence and Objectivity
• Regulatory Compliance & Legal Adherence
• Risk Management
• Fraud Detection and Prevention
• Designing and executing audit programs
• Supporting board committees
• Formulating Strategy & Concepts

Key Results Areas (KRAs)

• Strategic Support to Senior Management
• Reporting and Communication
• Audit Planning and Execution
• Follow-Up on Audit Recommendations
• Risk Management
• Audit findings and reporting
• Stakeholder engagement
• Follow-Up and remediation of audit issues
• Data analysis
• Compliance with laws, regulations, contracts, policies, and procedures

Key Accountabilities

The Internal Auditor is accountable to the Board for professional and administrative work required to assist FCCC in achieving its stated objectives in the Strategic Plan. The Internal Auditor will be required to perform professional-level internal audit work to ensure compliance with FCCC’s governance framework, policies and procedures, or sound public sector practices as benchmarks. The Internal Auditor works closely with management to ensure the organization meets its financial, operational, and regulatory objectives. The Internal Auditor must:

• Audit Planning & Execution
• Risk Management & Assurance
• Governance & Compliance Oversight
• Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement
• Process Improvement & Advisory
• Professional Development & Team Leadership

Qualification

Applicants with a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, Financial Management, or related discipline with up to 3 years or more audit experience with professional competency and possess a strong understanding of Internal Audit Standards, Risk Management, Governance Codes, and practices & Internal Control Frameworks are encouraged to apply. Applicants with membership in IIA, CPA, and FICA would have an added advantage.

Knowledge and Experience

• Up to 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Risk Management
• Internal audit management
• Corporate governance
• Experience working with boards, senior executives, or in legal/governance advisory roles.
• Dynamic and Influential.
• Audit automation and investigation techniques.
• Problem-solving and Innovative.
• Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required to guide, influence, and convince others.
• Impact and credibility within all levels of FCCC operations and ability to deliver.
• Project Management and Monitoring and Evaluation
• Able to live up to FCCC Values

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