Vacancy: Director of Audit, National Audit Office

The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the National Audit Office wishes to invite suitably qualified people to fill the position of Director of Audit. 

JOB SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR OF AUDIT

DEPARTMENT: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

LOCATION: GOVERNMENT HEADQUARTERS

JOB SUMMARY

• Audit the accounts of the Government of St Kitts and Nevis and the Nevis Island Administration 
• Submit an Annual Report to the Minister for transmission to the National Assembly on the work of the National Audit Office, including on the Office’s examination of the annual accounts; and on whether, in carrying out the audit work, all information, reports and explanations required were forthcoming
• Express an opinion as to whether the Government of St Kitts and Nevis and the Nevis Island Administration represent fairly the financial position and results of operation of both entities.
• Make examinations and enquiries of Public Bodies and also Statutory Bodies as the Director of Audit considers necessary and appropriate

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
•  Appropriate professional accounting designation and membership in good standing (ACCA, CPA, CA) 
• Minimum of 10 years post qualification experience
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Senior Audit Management
• Experience in performance or Value for Money audits and investigations

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Good command of the English Language

SPECIALISED TECHNIQUES/SKILLS

• Be result-oriented and self-driven
• Be an excellent communicator, both oral and written
• Have a high level of interpersonal and diplomacy skills
• Have strong analytical, leadership and problem-solving skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and oversee the day-to-day functioning of the National Audit Office in order to realize set goals and targets. This includes developing and implementing policies, programs and procedures to accomplish the goals of the Office.
• Make examinations and enquiries of Public Bodies as deemed necessary to facilitate reporting as required under the Audit Act Cap 20.01
• Review all Audit Reports and supporting documentation in accordance with the Office’s quality control framework to ensure quality control requirements are met.
• Assist the Public Accounts Committee when required through the provision of technical advice.
• Develop and implement strategic and annual business plans for the National Audit Office including an annual estimate of funds required for the operation of the Office.
• Ensure the National Audit Office’s audit practices comply with professional standards (i.e. International Audit Standards) and that the policies and methodologies adopted by the Office reflect current professional practice.
• Ensure that performance targets are set for all staff of the National Audit Office and ensure that the performance of staff is assessed against set targets.
• Perform any other duties necessary for the efficient operations of the National Audit Office and as may be assigned by Parliament.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be accompanied by: 

• Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Police Record
• Official academic certificates, transcripts and other relevant documents (certified copies)
• Two (2) references with telephone and e-mail addresses

and should be addressed to:

Human Resource Management Department

Government of St. Kitts and Nevis

Government Headquarters

Church Street

Basseterre

St. Kitts

The deadline for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 25^th February, 2026.