AUDITOR

  • Salary:
    $120,629 - $157,374 / YEAR
  • Job type:
    FULL_TIME
  • Posted:
    2 months ago
  • Category:
    Audit and Oversight, Evaluation
  • Deadline:
    27/09/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities

The Auditor will be responsible for the following duties: • Leads audits/special reviews with respect to large and complex operations.

Identifies and allocates tasks, coordinates/monitors work, control audit/assignment resources, consolidates results, etc • Prepares risk-based audits/reviews. Plans/ programmes in accordance with OIOS standards • Supervises and coaches staff throughout the audit/review with the view to ensuring conformity with OIOS standards in all phases of the audit process • Empowers and challenges more junior staff to actively participate in the management of the audit/review • Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reportingDocuments, evaluates and test systems and controls to determine their adequacy and effectiveness, ensuring (i) compliance with policies and procedures, (ii) accomplishment of management’s objectives, (iii) reliability and integrity of information, (iv) economical use of resources, and (v) safeguarding of assets • Prepares working papers for review by the Chief of Section of IAD.

 

• Develops and discusses findings, agrees on recommendations and timelines for corrective action with responsible officer of operations audited, and monitors the implementation status of agreed recommendations • Drafts audit or assignment reports for Organization-wide consumption, including senior management and the General Assembly • Prepares presentations, using available technology tools (e.g., PowerPoint) • Makes presentations of audit results to senior management of IAD and senior management of the operation audited • Monitors the status of audit recommendations • Appraises adequacy of follow-up action taken on audit findings and recommendations • Maintains and updates audit programs • Identifies training needs, develops training programs and materials, and conducts workshops with respect to auditing approaches and techniques • Evaluates staff performance; performs management review of work performed by assistant auditors, prior to Chief of Section review • Performs other related duties as determined by the Chief of Section Work implies frequent interaction with the following: Staff at various levels throughout the organisation Senior management staff of other Organisations Government officials Counterparts in sister organisations Professional Organisations (e.g., IIA, ISACA) Results Expected: The results expected will be determined by the specific task assigned to individual incumbents at this level.

These tasks are based on current work programme needs and are subject to change from time-to-time. Incumbent takes responsibility for all phases of audits/reviews, ensuring adherence to requirements pertaining to the responsibilities of OIOS.

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Competencies

• Professionalism: Demonstrates in-depth technical knowledge and hands-on experience in the field of auditing. Demonstrates professional competence and has knowledge of auditing standards and practices, risk assessment, and applicable financial rules and procedures Identifies issues, formulates opinions and presents conclusions and recommendations.

Has the ability to defend and explain difficult issues and positions to staff including senior officials. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment. Has knowledge of specialized IT audit applications, such as IDEA, ACL, and TeamMate. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. • Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. • Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

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Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance, accounting or related field is required.

A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.

Job – Specific Qualification
Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or equivalent is desirable.
Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in audit, finance, accounting, administration, statistics, computer science or related area is required.

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Audit experience is required. Experience in analysis of complete sets of data to identify anomalies and trends is required. Experience in using data analytics tools such as IDEA, ACL, and Excel for analysis of entire populations of data is required. Experience in public sector auditing is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.
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