UNDP Jobs - 57381- Audit Specialist

Audit Specialist

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

FTA International

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

02-Jul-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

P-3

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The Office of Audit and Investigations (OAI) reports to the Administrator and is responsible for internal audit and investigations services to UNDP and its affiliated entities. OAI provides independent, objective assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and the effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls.

OAI has a decentralized organizational structure with a Headquarters Audit Section (HAS) and other Units, based in New York, and Regional Audit Centres (RAC) located in the five regions covered by UNDP. The Headquarters Audit Section (HAS) is responsible for the audit of UNDP Headquarters (HQs) units as well as corporate functions and systems.

HAS audit universe consists of:

(i) HQs units based in New York;
(ii) Out-posted HQs units such as Regional Centres/Hubs, Representation Offices, Policy Centres and the Global Shared Services Centre, and (iii) Global and regional programmes and projects.

HAS is staffed with a Chief (P-5 level), four Audit Specialists (P4 or P3 levels), and one Audit Administrative Associate (G-6 level). This workforce is at times supplemented with Junior Professionals or personnel on secondment or loan to OAI.

The Audit Specialist reports to the Chief. The role of the Audit Specialist is to perform comprehensive audits of, primarily, business units as well as corporate systems and functions that are in the audit universe of HAS. At times, this may include undertaking audit assignments in areas with hardship or hazardous working conditions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Principal functions:

Management:

As member of an audit team and under the supervision of the team leader, prepares/participates in the preparation of risk-based audit plans/programmes;
Prepares working papers for review by the audit team leader;
Drafts specific parts of audit reports for review by the team leader;
Monitors the status of audit recommendations and appraises adequacy of action taken on audit recommendations.

Client Services:

As member of an audit team, conducts specific elements of the assignment in accordance with the International Standards for Internal Auditing and OAI policy guidelines;
Assesses the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and risk management;
Documents findings and communicates orally and/or in writing to the business units on their compliance, performance and potential for improvement;
Recommends actions to address shortcomings identified, strengthen internal controls and improve business processes;
Under the overall supervision of the Chief, conducts special assignments including management reviews, consulting assignments, special audits, and training workshops;
Undertakes occasional missions to UNDP offices away from Headquarters, including to areas with hazardous working conditions.

Other Tasks:

Contributes to the annual risk assessment for HAS audit universe;
Contributes to the ongoing development of professional practices within OAI;
Participates in the implementation of his/her personal learning and training development plan;
Performs other assignments or tasks as determined by the Chief or OAI Director.

Impact of Results

Decisions:

Significant decisions are made in assessing organizational risk and providing guidance to business units, functions and projects;
Significant decisions are made in assessing and providing audit ratings of business units, functions, and projects.

Recommendations:

Promotes the due regard for effectiveness and efficiency in the acquisition and use of resources and the safeguarding of assets throughout the organization;
Proposes changes in policies and procedures to the Chief.

Error:

Failure to detect and correct weaknesses in management and internal controls could result in loss of resources or reputation of UNDP. This would cause loss of confidence by donors and partners;
Failure to conduct audits professionally and competently could result in unwarranted damage to the reputation of units, functions or individual staff members.

Competencies

Core Values & Ethics:

Demonstrates integrity and fairness;
Display cultural sensitivity;
Shows strong corporate commitment;
Complies with UNDP regulations, rules, and code of conduct.

Teamwork:

Embraces extra responsibility;
Build team morale & consensus.

Task Management Skills:

Produces timely, quality outputs;
Exercises sound judgment/analysis;
Develops creative solutions;
Ability to handle multiple tasks.

Communications:

Writes clearly and convincingly;
Speaks clearly and convincingly;
Has good presentation skills;
Listens actively and responds effectively.

Building & Sharing Knowledge:

Actively builds deep knowledge in one or more areas;
Makes valuable practice contributions;
Applies existing knowledge to work;
Provides advice & support to others.

Learning:

Provides constructive coaching and feedback;
Acts as long-term mentor for others;
Acts on personal development plan.

Professional:

Demonstrated ability to perform the following services, in accordance with professional standards:

Operational audits;
Performance audits;
Financial audits;
Project audits;
Advisory services.

Technical:

Demonstrated ability to use the following tools:

Microsoft office suite;
Electronic working paper software;
Computer assisted audit techniques (ACL or IDEA);
Enterprise Resource Planning systems.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced university degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or related field;
A first level degree in combination with a certification as Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree;
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation desirable;
Additional professional certifications (CISA, CFE) are an advantage.

Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in audit or another directly relevant area, several of which in internal audit;
Working experience in an International Organization is desirable;
Experience in IT auditing is an advantage.

Language:

Fluency in English;
Proficiency in French or Spanish is desirable;
Knowledge of other UN official languages is an advantage.

How to apply:

The application must contain duly completed and signed Personal History Form (P11), which can be downloaded from www.sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc. The form should be uploaded to your online application in lieu of CV. If you experience technical issues with uploading your P11 form during the online application, please send it to oai.bids@undp.org indicating: your name and “Audit Specialist P3” in the e-mail subject field.

Please note that:

Applications without P11 form may not be considered;
Application should be submitted in the English language.