Audit Manager / Grade 06
All appropriately qualified people regardless of sex, sexual orientation and/or gender identities and individuals who are living with HIV are encouraged to apply.
| Job Title | Audit Manager / Grade 06 |
| Remuneration | Basic annual salary starting from 134,700 Swiss Frs. (CHF) The Global Fund is a foundation established under the laws of Switzerland enjoying certain privileges and immunities in Switzerland pursuant to a Headquarters Agreement concluded between the Swiss Federal Council and the Global Fund on 13 December 2004. |
| Benefits | The Global Fund offers a comprehensive package of benefits. Click here to see more details. |
| Vacancy Number | DD/10/IRC658 (Re-posted) |
| Closing Date for Applications | 30/4/2011 |
| Contract Type | Defined duration 2 years - may be extended for a further period |
| Reporting To | Director of Audit |
| Work Cluster / Unit | Office of the Inspector General / Audit Unit |
| Role Summary | Under the supervision of the Director of Audit, he/she is a highly experienced Audit Manager who will lead a team of experienced audit professionals, to provide quality outputs for the purpose of providing reasonable assurance to the Board of the Global Fund over the design and effectiveness of controls in place to manage the key risks impacting the Global Fund’s programs and operations; He/she understands the inherent risks and the operating environments of the countries the Global Fund operates in; and The Audit Manager will assist the Director of Audit in supporting management to improve Global Fund’s operations and in providing a platform for learning by sharing good practices and lessons learned across the Global Fund. |
| Key Responsibilities | Key Responsibilities Under the general supervision of the Director of Audit, the Audit Manager will: • Support the Director of Audit to develop an annual plan for the Audit Unit by applying an enhanced Country Risk assessment Methodology to define audit priorities; • Plan and implement the annual plan of country audits in the field as well as audits at the headquarters by applying international auditing standards; • Develop terms of reference including methodologies for audits to be undertaken individually or by teams; • Lead OIG multi disciplinary teams or mixed teams of OIG staff and contracted specialists to conduct audits in program/grantee countries to provide reasonable assurance on: capacity of potential partners; effectiveness of grant oversight; effectiveness and efficiency of procurement and supply chain management; effectiveness and efficiency of program delivery and supervision; accuracy and completeness of grantee programmatic and financial data; soundness of the control environment as well as validity and reasonableness of financial transactions; • Review and quality assure the Audit Unit’s outputs for which he/she is responsible, and assume a wider role in quality assuring all the audit unit’s output; • Supervise and review the draft reports and audit working papers of team members; • Monitor actions taken by management in response to audit work and reviews, ensuring effective follow up; • Carry out special studies, and support key managerial and governance initiatives in the Secretariat such as the embedding of risk management in the Global Fund; • Support the Director of Audit to monitor the work of OIG teams and work of contracted specialists; • Assist in training and improving understanding of the OIG mission, assurance and supportive roles in the Global Fund; • Liaise with outside technical partners to identify competent and experienced specialists to support OIG work; • Perform other duties, including undertaking sensitive reviews, training and induction of staff and consultants. |
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications | Essential: • Advanced university degree or equivalent in Accounting/Business Administration, Economics or other related fields; • Certification from an internationally recognized accountancy body or internal audit certification would be an advantage; • Experience in applying Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards for the professional practice of internal auditing. |
| Experience | Essential: • 11-15 years experience leading multi-disciplinary teams of experienced professionals in a multi-cultural setting; • Considerable experience conducting audits in developing countries; • Experience working with multiple sectors, such as international organizations, governments, civil society and the private sector; and • Experience in supervising experienced professional staff from diverse backgrounds. Desirable: • Experience in embedding enterprise-wide risk management in an organization; and Experience and knowledge related to public health, AIDS, TB and Malaria. |
| Competencies The Global Fund has a "core competency framework" setting out standard behaviors that are expected to all staff. Only the key competencies for this role are listed. The selected candidate would be expected to demonstrate adequate levels across all core competencies. | Languages: Excellent knowledge of English and a good working knowledge of French. A working knowledge of the following would also be an advantage: Spanish, Arabic, Chinese and Russian. Knowledge of other languages an asset. Technical Skills: • Ability to strategize and help in the establishment of priorities for the Audit Unit and the OIG in general; • Strong technical skills in auditing; • Ability to interact with officials at the highest levels of government, civil society, international organizations and the private sector; • Ability to motivate and encourage good performance, and to coordinate and monitor work of his/her team; • Ability to quality assure team outputs; • Strong project management skills; • Capacity in promoting learning and knowledge exchange within the OIG. Core Competencies: • Demonstrating Accountability and Integrity • Sound Decision Making • Building Relationships • Communicating Effectively • Promoting Team Work • Developing Capability • Results Orientated • Managing and Improving Performance • Understanding Others Special Travel Requirements The position requires frequent travel and stays of sometimes more than one month conducting audits covering program and project sites in developing countries. |
The Global Fund
| Since our launch in 2002, we’ve committed more than US$19 billion in over 140 countries to help fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. To date, our programs have saved almost 5 million lives worldwide. Our success is due to one thing, collaboration. We believe passionately in the power of collaborative effort. Be that working to improve internal functions, or working with our service delivery partners in the field. It all comes down to one thing: an unrelenting commitment to do better. We plan to do better still in 2010. But for our plans to become a reality we need to find some exceptional people. People who share our passion and commitment to work together. People who are “best in class” in their chosen field. And most of all, people who want to make a difference to the lives of others. This vacancy is in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of the Global Fund in Geneva, Switzerland. As stated in its charter approved by the Sixteenth Board meeting in October 2007, “Led by the Inspector General (IG) the mission of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is to provide the Global Fund with independent and objective assurance over the design and effectiveness of controls in place to manage the key risks impacting the Global Fund’s programs and operations.” In achieving the above stated mission the OIG seeks to assist the Global Fund in maintaining and strengthening donor and public confidence in the operations, competence, values and integrity of the Fund. The OIG operates as an independent unit of the Global Fund; and the Inspector General (IG) reports to the Board, through the Finance and Audit Committee (FAC), for strategic direction and accountability. |
HOW TO APPLY
| Mandatory cover letter Please ensure your application is supported by a one page covering letter. In your letter please explain clearly the skills, experiences and characteristics that make you especially suited to the advertised role. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS BEING RE-ADVERTIZED. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY. |
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