Oversight, Audit and Compliance Lead Specialist2400000685 at Inter-American Development Bank
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Location:
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Salary:negotiable / YEAR
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Job type:FULL_TIME
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Posted:5 months ago
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Category:Audit and Oversight, Budget and Accounting, Ethics and Compliance, Evaluation, Finance
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Deadline:14/08/2024
JOB DESCRIPTION
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is dedicated to supporting Latin American and Caribbean countries by financing and advising on projects that drive economic development and regional integration. Its focus includes fostering innovation, improving infrastructure, and addressing social challenges through strategic investments and policy guidance. By leveraging its extensive expertise and regional knowledge, the IDB aims to stimulate sustainable growth and enhance the quality of life across the Americas.
JOB SUMMARY
Do you have strong senior-level audit experience and want to join a multilateral and multicultural organization that seeks to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean?
The IDB is seeking to fill an Oversight, Audit, and Compliance Lead Specialist position to work in the Office of the Executive Auditor (AUG). You will report directly or indirectly to the Executive Auditor, who reports to the President and to the Board through its Audit Committee.
The team’s mission:
AUG is an independent assurance and advisory services provider guided by international audit standards.
AUG is committed to influencing the strengthening of governance, risk management, and control processes that help the IDB Group accomplish its objectives.
Integrity, professionalism, objectivity, and confidentiality in providing valuable services are the cornerstones of our activities.
What you will do:
- Contribute to establishing the strategic direction, objectives, and plans for AUG, including dynamic risk assessments and audit plans for the IDB Group, and lead the execution of said audit plans.
- Lead and supervise teams that conduct assurance and advisory engagements of high complexity, impact, and broad scope, establishing objectives, reviewing, and approving audit programs, and overseeing work produced throughout the various phases of the projects.
- Ensure that audit work remains focused on the areas that have the most significant impact on business performance.
- Contribute to the development of innovative tools, methodologies, internal procedures, policies, and internal audit approaches and strategies.
- Demonstrate leadership skills, including strong communication capabilities to handle difficult conversations and provide timely and constructive feedback.
- Coach and mentor junior staff to build technical and human skills.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing and growth across the AUG team by creating an environment where ideas are fostered and strengthening and challenging the teams in areas of less expertise.
- Build on best practices and generate knowledge in key areas of expertise.
- Represent AUG internally and externally and build and maintain networks to access and expand knowledge.
- Work independently, accomplishing all expectations for the role with minimal supervision.
- Support the preparation and delivery of audit presentations to Senior Management and to the Board through the Audit Committees.
- Provide strategic insights and advice on key Group initiatives and changes.
- Contribute to integrating data analytic capabilities to maximize client impact and results.
- Collaborate with other oversight offices, risk management functions and external auditors to enhance the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control processes of the IDB Group.
What you’ll need:
Education: A master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management Information Systems, or related fields, including program development, monitoring, business analysis, etc.
A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) may be considered in lieu of a master’s degree.
Experience: At least ten years of experience delivering best-practice internal audit services in development institutions, with a preference for familiarity with both the public and private sectors.
Advanced knowledge of risks, ideally demonstrated through work experience in the second line of defense, is highly recommended. Experience in advanced data analysis techniques is a plus, as is practical application of artificial intelligence.
Language(s): Proficiency in English and Spanish is required.
Working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is desirable.
Key skills
- Mentor and develop.
- Promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
- Focus on clients.
- Communicate and influence.
- Innovate and try new things.
Requirements
Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries.
We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents.
Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.
Type of contract and duration
International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.
Our culture
At the IDB Group, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) are at the center of our organization.
We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at diversity@iadb.org to request a reasonable accommodation to complete this application.
Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application.
About the IDB Group
The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab, offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
About IDB
The Inter-American Development Bank is devoted to improving lives.
Established in 1959, the IDB is a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB also conducts cutting-edge research and provides policy advice, technical assistance and training to public and private sector clients throughout the region.
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