Audit Specialist

Under the general supervision of the Director, IAIG, and under the guidance of and cooperation with the Senior Internal Auditor, conducts internal audits to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls in accordance with IIA Standards and UNOPS policies and procedures. This involves financial, operational, performance and compliance audits, as well as the following related activities:

Contributing to the annual audit risk assessment;

Developing audit workplans, conducting audit field work and preparing reports for issue to management which are clear, concise and as per IIA Standards;

Preparing working papers and, where appropriate, review those of other team members;

Communicating orally and in writing audit results to management and making presentations to management is required;

Undertaking frequent, and at times extended, missions to UNOPS offices, including to areas with hazardous working conditions. Travel requirements are estimated at approximately 30% of the time with field missions lasting from 2-3 weeks.

Monitoring the status of audit recommendations and asses adequacy of action taken thereon by management;

Reviewing project agreements with regard to audit clauses;

Reviewing the terms of reference as well as reports received from outsourced auditors;

Helping manage long term agreements with audit firms for outsourced project audits.

Identifying recurring and systemic issues in audit reports, as well as lessons learned. Support preparation of reports to audit committees and other bodies;

Contributing to the ongoing development of professional practices and knowledge management within IAIG and for oneself, including internal and external quality assessments of the internal audit function;

Undertaking quality assurance of IAIG audit reports to ensure that the final audit reports adhere to editorial requirements;

Performing other related duties as required, such as advisory services, forensic and special audits etc.

The competencies required for the job include:

Judgement and Conceptual thinking: ability to identify key audit issues, present sensitive and difficult audit findings and recommendations to management;

Creativity, innovation and initiative;

Analytical skills;

Excellent Communication skills, both written and oral, particularly in English language;

Integrity and objectivity;

Tactful and balanced approach in dealing with audit matters;

Good interpersonal skills with audit colleagues and auditees;

Result orientation and client focus.

Computer skills:

Demonstrated ability to use the following tools:

Microsoft office suite
Electronic audit management software (e.g.TeamMate)
Computer assisted audit techniques (e.g. IDEA)
Enterprise Resource Planning systems (e.g. Oracle/PeopleSoft)

Experience:

Minimum 4 years of internal audit or other directly relevant experience such as Enterprise Risk Management, assurance, evaluation of risks, internal controls, etc is required. Up to 4 years of experience would be desired. Candidates with Bachelor's degree should have two more years of relevant experience.

Experience with an international audit firm or supreme audit institution is desirable

Language:
 
Fluency in English is required. French or Spanish is desired

• Please include a cover letter expressing your motivation for applying for this position
• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.