This
position is located in the Internal Audit Division (IAD), Office of
Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) in Nairobi, Kenya. Incumbents at
this level work individually, as team members, or as team leaders.
They are responsible for all phases (planning, field work, and
reporting) of audits/reviews and for the development of staff
working on those assignments. The auditor reports directly to the
Chief of Service or Senior Auditor/Section Chief.
Responsibilities
Within
delegated authority, 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, controls 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. • Documents, 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 Senior Auditor/Section Chief or the Chief of Service. • 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/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 Senior Auditor/Section Chief's review. • Performs other related duties as determined by the Senior Auditor/Section Chief or Chief of Service.
• Leads audits/special reviews with respect to large and complex operations. Identifies and allocates tasks, coordinates/monitors work, controls 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. • Documents, 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 Senior Auditor/Section Chief or the Chief of Service. • 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/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 Senior Auditor/Section Chief's review. • Performs other related duties as determined by the Senior Auditor/Section Chief or Chief of Service.
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 AutoAudit •Shows pride in work and in achievements •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
Teamwork:
•Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals •Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willingto 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
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 the audience •Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
•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 AutoAudit •Shows pride in work and in achievements •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
Teamwork:
•Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals •Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willingto 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
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 the audience •Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Advanced
university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business
administration, finance, accounting or related field. A first-level
university degree in combination with two additional years of
qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced
university degree. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant
(CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA),
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or equivalent is
desirable.
A
minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional
experience in audit, finance, accounting, administration,
statistics, computer science or related area. Audit experience is
required.
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 an advantage.
fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Evaluation
of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may
be followed by competency-based interview.
Job
openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New
York time) on the deadline date.
Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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