Internal Auditor P1 - World Food Programme

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of Internal Auditor at P1 level, which will be based in the organization’s Office of Internal Audit at our Headquarters in Rome, Italy. The selected candidate will be required to travel frequently outside of Italy to work in the organization’s country offices.

Within delegated authority, the Internal Auditor will generally be responsible for the following duties:

• Evaluate internal control systems at Headquarters and in regional and country offices and recommend improvements and enhancements to ensure that assets are adequately safeguarded against loss and misappropriation and that administrative and financial records are accurate and reliable;
• Conduct financial, operational and compliance audits at Headquarters and in regional and country offices in accordance with prescribed audit standards, and verify that regulations, rules, policies and agreements are adhered to;
• Periodically conduct detailed reviews of the Programme’s financial statements and the supporting notes and schedules to ascertain the fairness of balances of accounts as presented and conformity with IPSAS;
• Perform efficiency, economy and value for money audits in regional and country offices and in specific audit thrust areas at Headquarters to ensure that utilisation of resources is in accordance with plans and budgets, in conformity with donor requirements and in the most advantageous terms for the Programme;
• Develop audit workplans for assigned audit engagements;
• Write draft and final audit reports in a clear, concise and timely manner including implementable recommendations which have been discussed with and agreed to by the auditee;
• Assess the reliability and propriety of accounting and financial information provided to Management on which decision and/or policy formulation are based;
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations made by internal and external auditors and evaluate the responses and actions taken by management of the audited units of the Programme, as well as provide advice or clarification to clients when necessary;
• Coordinate with External Auditors in order to achieve adequate and complete audit coverage of all phases of operations;
• Provide advice on policy documents prepared by management as required;
• Contribute to internal audit quality assurance and improvement. Recognise and act on opportunities for improvement to internal systems and procedures in OSA including automated audit software, and queries and exception reports used in audits;
• Contribute to preparedness actions such as early warning, risk analysis and contingency planning and make recommendations. Periodically monitor the management of risks and report on any actions taken;
• Provide training/technical guidance as required;
• Perform other related duties as required, including carrying out management audits, special studies, investigations and inspections.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education:

• University degree and membership in an internationally recognized accountancy body such as an Institute of Chartered Accountants, an Institute of Certified Public Accountants or equivalent; OR university degree in business administration, finance, accounting, audit, information systems or other related field with advanced training/courses in audit, information systems or other related fields.

Experience:

• At least one year of postgraduate professional experience in auditing in commercial enterprises, national governments or international organizations which use modern auditing techniques, including auditing automated financial and management information systems and management and operational areas;
• Previous experience in the conduct of audits with a UN organization or international financing institution and working in developing countries is an asset;
• General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures is considered a plus;
• Knowledge of audit-automated software and computer assisted audit techniques is desirable.

Competencies:

• Good judgment and interpersonal skills to deal with clients on difficult and sensitive areas;
• Ability to identify key audit issues, present sensitive and difficult audit findings and recommendations to Programme management;
• Good communication skills, both orally and in writing, including the preparation of reports;
• Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity and the ability to work with minimum direction;
• Ability to work with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Language:

• Working knowledge of English and intermediate knowledge of another UN official language (Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian or Chinese) or Portuguese as a WFP working language.

Special Notice: Mobility is and continues to be a core contractual requirement in WFP. This position is however currently classified as “non-rotational” which means the incumbent shall not be subject to the regular reassignment process unless the position is re-designated as rotational or the incumbent applies and is reassigned to a rotational position.

Terms and Conditions: This position requires frequent travel to our Field Operations, which are located in over 70 countries in the world, mainly in developing countries. Travel requirements are on average 30% of the time. Each trip lasts on average three weeks.

Selected candidates will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year.

WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, 30 days’ annual vacation, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WFP.

http://www.wfp.org Click on: “Where we work” and “Our work” to learn more about WFP’s operations. http://icsc.un.org Click on: Quick Links > Salary Scales > by date http://www.unstaffmobility.org Learn more about countries where the UN operates

How to apply:

Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/12-0012561 Step 1: Create your online CV. Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application. NOTE: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.

Deadline for applications: 13 May 2012