Check that an organisation's money, systems and operations are well controlled and follow the law. Government internal auditors carry out financial, compliance, operational and IT audits under the Financial Administration and Audit Act and recommend improvements.
Salary Breakdown
Assistant Auditor (FMG/AS 1) - advertised at $3,501,526 per annum (MOH&W, June 2026).
Estimated Take-Home Pay
Based on the midpoint of the Entry salary range ($3,501,526 JMD), after NIS, NHT, Education Tax, and PAYE.
Show deduction breakdown
- Gross (annual)
- $3,501,526 JMD
- NIS (3%)
- −$105,045 JMD
- NHT (2%)
- −$70,030 JMD
- Education Tax
- −$76,420 JMD
- PAYE Income Tax
- −$373,530 JMD
- Net (annual)
- $2,876,498 JMD
Estimate only — illustrative rates and thresholds, not tax advice. Confirm current figures with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) and the National Insurance Scheme (NIS).
Career Path Roadmap
- 1
High School & CXC Subjects
Pass CSEC Mathematics, English, Principles of Accounts and Principles of Business. CAPE Accounting and Management of Business are useful.
5 years (Forms 1-5) - 2
Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
A first degree or ACCA Fundamentals is the usual MOH requirement.
3 years - 3
Assistant Auditor (FMG/AS 1)
Conduct audit tests, prepare working papers (for example, on TeamMate) and verify records.
1 - 2 years - 4
Senior Auditor (FMG/AS 3)
Needs two to five years' audit experience. Lead audit assignments and guide junior auditors.
2 - 4 years - 5
Professional Certification
Complete ACCA/CPA or the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and CISA for IT audit. Government auditing courses are an asset.
1 - 3 years - 6
Audit Supervisor / Chief Internal Auditor
Plan risk-based audit programmes and report to senior management.
5+ years
Required Education
- CSEC/CXC Mathematics, English, Principles of Accounts, Principles of Business
- First degree in Accounts, Finance, Business Administration, Management or Economics (or ACCA Fundamentals)
- Government auditing courses / professional audit training (asset)
Common Local Certifications
- ACCA or CPA
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - Institute of Internal Auditors
- CISA (for IT audit)
Where to Train
Local Institutions Offering Programs
- University of the West Indies, Mona (UWI) - Mona School of Business & Management
- University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) - College of Business & Management
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica (ICAJ)
- Management Institute for National Development (MIND)