Job Purpose:
Oversee the planning and directing of the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) activities and responsibilities, in regard to its audit function and its role of providing independent and objective audit and advisory services designed to add value and improve ADB operations. Anticipate the Office resource requirements and the efficient allocation of budget and resources. Oversee the quality of work, ensure the achievement of objectives of the Office and continuously keep Senior Management and the Audit Committee of the Board, through the President, informed of emerging developments and challenges. Manage a range of long term issues of strategic importance with long term implications for the direction and performance of ADB.

Immediate Reporting Relationships:
The position reports to: The President
The following staff positions report to the Auditor General: International Staff, National Staff, and Administrative Staff

Relevant Experience and Other Requirements:
Specific criteria include
  • Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level
  • At least 15 years of relevant experience and demonstrated technical competence in finance, auditing or accounting; professional designation in a relevant field (e.g., CPA, CFA, etc.) would be desirable
  • Proven ability to effectively liaise and communicate with Management, Board of Directors, staff and external counterparts
  • Sound planning, managerial and administrative skills together with superior interpersonal and negotiating skills
  • Ability to lead, manage and provide guidance to a professional group of auditors with diverse skills and knowledge
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
  • International experience working in several countries.

Education Requirements:
Master’s degree, or equivalent, in Law, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related fields. University degree in Law, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, combined with specialized experience in related organization may be considered in lieu of a Master’s Degree.

Submission Instructions:
For more details, visit http://www.adb.org/careers/adb-hr-12-0721?ref=site/careers/international-staff-vacancies
Deadline for applications is on 12 November 2012.

Women are encouraged to apply.

The vision of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an Asia and Pacific region free of poverty. Its mission is to help its developing member countries reduce poverty and improve the quality of life of their people. Based in Manila, ADB is owned by 67 members, including 48 from the region. Its main instruments for helping its developing member countries are policy dialogue, loans, equity investments, guarantees, grants, and technical assistance. While the position advertised is for the ADB headquarters, staff must be prepared to serve in any location outside Manila, Philippines at the discretion of Management. Applicants must be nationals of one of ADB's member countries.