Organization: United Nations Office of Internal
Oversight Services (OIOS)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Job Opening Number: 15-AUD-OIOS-43449-F-ENTEBBE (X)
Report to: Chief of Service of IAD or Senior
Auditor/Section Chief
The Office of Internal
Oversight Services (OIOS) was established in July 1994 as an operationally
independent office that assists the Secretary-General in fulfilling his
internal oversight responsibilities in respect of the resources and staff of
the Organization through monitoring, internal audit, inspection, evaluation and
investigation. The Office has the authority to initiate, carry out and report
on any action it considers necessary to fulfill its responsibilities with
regard to its oversight functions.
The Office assists Member
States and the Organization in protecting its assets and in ensuring the
compliance of programme activities with resolutions, regulations, rules and
policies as well as the more efficient and effective delivery of the
Organization’s activities; preventing and detecting fraud, waste, abuse,
malfeasance or mismanagement; and improving the delivery of the Organization’s
programmes and activities to enable it to achieve better results by determining
all factors affecting the efficient and effective implementation of programmes.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the
United Nations OIOS Resident Auditor will be responsible for the following
duties:
- Oversees
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. - Manages
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. - In
charge of preparing working papers for review by Senior Auditor/Section
Chief or the Chief of Service 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. - The
incumbent 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. - Routinely
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.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
- The
ideal candidate for the United Nations OIOS Resident Auditor vacancy
should hold an 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. - At
least seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in
audit, finance, accounting, administration, statistics, computer science
or related area. Audit experience is required.
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 an advantage.
- 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 - Possess
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 - Working
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
- 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 - Technically
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
- 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.
NB: The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment
process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The United
Nations does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates desiring to serve the United Nations Office of Internal
Oversight Services (OIOS) in the aforementioned capacity should express their
interest by visiting the UN recruitment website and clicking Apply Now.
Deadline: 24th June,
2015
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