Senior Auditor/Chief Resident Auditor, multiple duty stations, P5
Department/ Office
OFFICE OF INTERNAL OVERSIGHT SERVICES
Duty Station
OTHER; KINSHASA; PORT-AU-PRINCE; ABIDJAN; NAIROBI; NAQOURA; MONROVIA; KHARTOUM; EL FASHER
Posting Period
27 April 2011-26 June 2011
Job Opening number
11-AUD-INTERNAL OVERSIGHT SERVICES-19328-P-MULTIPLE D/S
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
This vacancy announcement is for roster purposes for positions in peacekeeping missions or other field operations. The posts are located in the Internal Audit Division (IAD) of the Office of Internal Oversight Services. The incumbents report to the Chief of Service.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, under the supervision of the Chief of Service the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Develops and implements the Section's medium and long-term goals and objectives, and related annual audit and work plans.
Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the activities of multiple teams and resources of the Section.
Defines the broad objectives and scope for each audit/review.
Provides direction and leadership with respect to all phases of each audit/review with a view to ensuring that OIOS standards are complied with and that audit/review objectives are achieved within budget.
Reviews working papers and related audit/review communications (e.g., audit reports).
Provides guidance to audit staff on technical and administrative matters.
Leads audits/reviews of a sensitive and complex nature.
Analyses guidelines and standards for internal audit activities in the course of ensuring consistency of approach and adequacy of practice of subordinate auditors.
Coordinates and recommends improvements in, or reviews proposed changes to, the financial rules of the Organization.
Monitors the status of audit/review recommendations.
Liaises with internal audit functions of other United Nations organizations.
Empowers/challenges staff to assume more responsibility.
Establishes and maintains a positive relationship with auditees.
Carries out other tasks as may be assigned by the Chief of Service or Director of IAD.
Competencies
Professionalism
Demonstrates in-depth technical knowledge of all aspects of the audit function
Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; has knowledge of auditing standards and practices, and knowledge of applicable financial rules and procedures
Identifies issues, formulate opinions and presents conclusions and recommendations
Has the ability to defend and explain difficult issues and positions to staff including senior officials
Leads, coordinates, and manages multiple audit teams working on concurrent projects/activities
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 willing to 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
Leadership
Serves as a role model that other people want to follow
Empowers others to translate vision into results
Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives
Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support
Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions
Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo
Shows the courage to take unpopular stands
Judgement/ Decision-making
Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly
Gathers relevant information before making a decision
Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them
Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization
Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information
Checks assumptions against facts
Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision
Makes tough decisions when necessary
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance, accounting or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), and Certified International Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or equivalent is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in audit, finance, accounting, administration, statistics, computer science or related area.
Experience in audit management is required. Experience within the UN system is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For these positions fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of French or another UN official language is an advantage.
United Nations Considerations
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.
Assessment Method
Qualified candidates may be invited to a substantive assessment test followed by a competency based interview.
Special Notice
- The appointment is limited to OIOS.
- This vacancy announcement is for roster purposes. Candidates are asked to specify in the application their preferred location.
- Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
- Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfil the lateral move requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral moves in their Personal History Profile (PHP) and cover note.
- Extension of appointments is subject to the availability of funds.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.