Audit Specialist Roster

UNOPS is looking for an enthusiastic and well-experienced Auditor with an excellent judgement, and conceptual thinking.

The Candidate should demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and oral, particularly in English language.

Under the general supervision of the Director, IAIG, and under the guidance of the Manager of Internal Audit, the individual will conduct 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;
• 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 as team member, 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;
• Coordinate project audits carried out by external field audit firms and monitor the status of implementation of audit recommendations and assess whether appropriate actions were taken close audit recommendations;
• Actively contribute to IAIG work on data analytics and any other specific projects.
• Support the Investigation Section and perform other related duties as required, such as advisory services, forensic and special audits etc.

a. Education

Master’s degree in finance, accounting, audit, economics, business management, commerce or related fields is required or equivalent such as a Chartered Accountant or Certified Practicing Account (CPA).
Additional years of relevant work experience (2 years) in combination with professional auditing certification and relevant Bachelor’s degree, may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s degree.

Any of the following professional certifications are desirable:

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
National Audit Certification (CPA, CA etc.)
Certified Fraud Examiner
Certified Information System Auditor (CISA or equivalent)

b. Work Experience

Minimum 5 years of internal audit or other directly relevant experience such as Enterprise Risk Management, assurance, evaluation of risks, internal controls, etc. is required. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree should have two more years of relevant experience.
Experience with an international audit firm or supreme audit institution is desirable.

c. Languages

Fluency in English is required. Spanish and French is desired.

d. Key Competencies

• Creativity, innovation and initiative; result orientation and client focus;
• Analytical skills; integrity and objectivity;
• Excellent Communication skills, both written and oral, particularly in English language;
• Tactful and balanced approach in dealing with audit matters;
• Enterprise Resource Planning systems (e.g. Oracle/PeopleSoft, Agresso) and project management tools (e.g. Wrike)

1. Contract type: International ICA
2. Contract level: IICA 2 (ICS-11)
3. Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance