Post:Internal Auditor, P3, New York
Job
from UN Children's Fund
Career categories: Finance/Accounting/Auditing
Country: United States of America
United States Virgin Islands
Organisation: UN Children's Fund
Theme: Other
Job years of experience: 5-10 years
Job type: Job
Purpose of the Position To assist in the implementation of audits of
field office and headquarters locations as team member in accordance
with OIAI standards for audit planning, implementation and reporting.
Has particular responsibility for IT-related aspects of the audit. The
post is also responsible for the maintenance of OIAI's audit software,
databases, and other computer-based facilities, the training of OIAI
staff and others in their use and for assisting in the development and
maintenance of the division's internal activities.
Key Expected Results 1. Audit Implementation Assist in the audits of
major field offices and headquarters locations as team member - applying
audit tests to assess the functioning of expected controls in areas
within the audit scope -generally with particular responsibility for
IT-related aspects - document the completed tests, and analyse the
immediate and underlying causes of any identified risks that impede the
auditee's performance and maintain awareness of potential for fraudulent
activities.
Audit Planning The collection, assessment and analysis of documents
and interviews related to audit assignments. Level of responsibility
will vary depending on specific role within an audit - which will
typically be as a team member.
Audit Reporting As team member - prepare draft audit reports of
findings and recommendations for review by the team leader and/or
auditees, incorporate their comments, ensure adequacy of documentation
for statements made in the audit report, and present final drafts to the
team leader.
Co-ordinate the customisation and maintenance of OIA's Lotus Notes
based audit software internally and with the vendor, maintain links and
communication with ITD for the establishment and operation of the
software within UNICEF, and train and support OIA staff and others in
its use.
Audit & Division Development and maintenance Participate in
audit and division development activities and maintenance tasks to
standards agreed with supervisor.
Serve as OIAI's overall focal point for computer services within the
division, and as the liaison with ITD on all of OIAI's computer related
requirements.
Participate in group and individual audit skill and UNICEF awareness
development activities based on OIAI and individual learning plans.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate Advanced university degree in
audit, business administration, finance, economics, accounting,
information systems or other related fields including programme
development, monitoring and evaluation, business analysis, etc.
Certification by an internationally recognized auditing body such as the
Institute of Internal Auditors or equivalent or an internationally
recognized accountancy body such as the Institute of Chartered
Accountants, the Institute of Certified Public Accountants or equivalent
is considered highly desirable.
Minimum of five (5) years of diverse work experience in operational and
management auditing in large commercial enterprises, national
governments or international organizations including public sector,
governments, civil society, etc., which use modern auditing techniques,
including auditing automated financial and management information
systems and management in operational areas - i.e. risk-based auditing,
process auditing and systems improvement.
Alternatively, seven (7) years of work experience in UNICEF programmes
and/or operations activities in field offices, with strong knowledge of
UNICEF programmes and/or operations procedures and systems, including
ProMS & SAP may also be taken into consideration. Relevant work
experience in monitoring & evaluation, programme analysis &
development, business analysis may also be accepted. Practical
experience in modern auditing, monitoring and evaluation, business
analysis and programme development/analysis in developing countries is
considered highly desirable.
Prior practical working knowledge of IT general controls, development
processes, application controls and interfaces in complex environments
using SAP or similar ERP applications is highly desirable. Experience in
usage of query tools (e.g., ABAP queries) and modules (e.g. SAP Audit
information system) in extracting/analyzing data as well as audit
experience in conducting audits of SAP modules and interfaces (or other
ERP) is considered an asset.
Practical experience in supporting/implementing a new accounting
standard (National or International) including understanding of IPSAS,
International Accounting Standards (IAS) and/or International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS) is considered highly desirable.
Current knowledge of development issues, strategies, as well as
programming policies and procedures in international development
cooperation, specifically UNICEF as well as an understanding of UNICEF's
Business model and financial procedures is considered an asset.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of an additional UN language
(Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese) is considered an asset.
Competencies of Successful Candidate Communicates effectively to varied
audiences, including during formal public speaking. Sets high standards
for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals. Able to
work effectively in a multi-cultural environment. Analyzes and
integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from
a number of sources. Demonstrates and shares detailed technical
knowledge and expertise. Ensures that team or department follows
relevant company policies and procedures. Sets, develops and revises
organizational strategy and develops clear visions of the organization's
future potential. Has good leadership and supervisory skills;
co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are
clear. Sets clearly defined objectives and produces comprehensive
project plans for the organization.
Remarks The announcement is to attract and identify qualified candidates
to be placed in a Talent Group. A Talent Group is an exclusive roster
of experts, established by area of expertise and level, from which
UNICEF offices worldwide can quickly select qualified pre-assessed,
top-level candidates whenever a post becomes available. If you are
interested in working with UNICEF, and have the relevant professional
experience and qualifications, we strongly encourage you to apply to the
Talent Groups. Should you be among the shortlisted applicants, you will
be thoroughly assessed through competency-based interviews, technical
tests, and other assessments as appropriate, and if successful, placed
in a Talent Group for up to two years. When relevant posts become
available, UNICEF hiring offices will review the Talent Group. If a
suitable and interested candidate is identified, an offer of employment
may be made through this fast-track recruitment process. Recruiting from
Talent Groups significantly reduces recruitment time for UNICEF posts.
Should you be successfully selected for a Talent Group, you have the
advantage of being considered for a variety of posts having undergone
just one application process.
How to apply:
If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children
around the world UNICEF, the leading children's rights organization,
would like to hear from you. Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to
register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this vacancy,
quoting E-VN-2013-001006. Applications must be received by Midnight EST
on 14 June 2013. As part of your applicant online profile on UNICEF's
e-Recruitment site, please make sure your select “Release Profile” under
Candidate Profile/Overview & Release. Please note that only
candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted. In the
selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and
diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without
discrimination of persons with disabilities. Well qualified candidates
are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job ID: #580045
Closing date: 14 Jun 2013
http://reliefweb.int/job/580045/internal-auditor-p3-new-york
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