1. ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE: Responsible for assisting the Auditor General in the overall administration of the Office, ensuring the effective implementation of auditing standards and procedures which facilitates the achievement of set goals and objectives of the organization, in accordance with the Finance and Audit (Reform) Act, Chapter 15 of the Laws of Belize. 2. NATURE AND SCOPE: The Deputy Auditor General is responsible for contributing towards the organization’s strategic direction by facilitating the execution of audits of all accounts of the Ministries/Departments of the Government of Belize, Statutory Bodies, Local Government Authorities, which includes, City Councils, Town Boards, Village Councils and Water Boards. The Deputy Auditor General must ensure that policies, strategies, and practices are developed and implemented to productively execute all the functions and responsibilities of the Office. The incumbent must assist in the monitoring of quality standards and conduct reviews of current activities to ensure compliance with accounting standards and office practices. The Incumbent is responsible for supervising the day-to-day administration of the auditing process and provide leadership and technical support to the audit teams and supervisors. The officer deputizes for the Auditor General in his/her absence. The incumbent assist in the training process ensuring that staff’s training and development needs are address and met. The dissemination of resource materials, including guides and publication to aids the public and external stakeholder in the Auditing process. Assisting in conducting annual budget appropriation for the office and preparing management reports that details the activities of the Office is also a key function of the incumbent. The Deputy Auditor General must process examination reports and produce subsequent correspondence for analysis. The position reports the Auditor General and should possess excellent management and leadership skills which fosters teamwork and display sound judgement and the communication skills required to interact with stakeholders, colleagues and subordinates and be effective in motivating staff toward productivity and success in the achievement of the office’s strategic goals and objectives.

Belize Constitution (Public Service) Regulations, 2014

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE (a) Have served a minimum of five (5) years as a Supervisor of Audit, Income Tax, General Sales Tax, Customs and Excise AND (b) Be in possession of a Master’s Degree in relevant field such as: Public Finance, Public Sector Management, Accounting, Management Studies, Economics, Public Administration, Government, Human Resources Management/Development, Business Administration, Political Science or Public Policy OR (c) A Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field above plus eight (8) years as senior management level AND (d) Hold a Certificate from either the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or Canadian Comprehensive Auditing Foundation (CCAF) or be a Certified General Accountant (CGA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or be a member of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS Technical  Knowledge of applying relevant legislation, regulations, policies, audit standards and agreements  Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing  Experience in resource management  Demonstrate and maintain effective leadership skills  Ability to interpret technical and managerial reports Behavioral  Ability to make decisions in a timely manner  Time management skills  Organizational commitment  Integrity  Effective teamwork and cooperation  Effective interpersonal communication