Internal Auditor, New York (P-2)

Purpose of the Position Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Audit, the Internal Auditor will assist in the implementation of audits as team member in accordance with OIAI (Office of Internal Audit and Investigations) standards for audit planning, implementation and reporting; and will also assist in the development and maintenance of the division's internal activities.

Key Expected Results

1. Audit Planning: The collection, assessment and analysis of documents and interviews related to audit assignments as specified by the team leader for each audit assignment.

2. Audit & Division Development and Maintenance Activities: Support assigned audit and division development activities and maintenance tasks to standards agreed with supervisor.

3. Audit Implementation: Assist in the audits as team member implementing activities assigned by the team leader that are likely to include: applying audit tests to assess the functioning of expected controls, document the completed tests, analyse the immediate and underlying causes and impact of any identified risks that impede the auditee's performance. Maintain awareness of potential for fraudulent activities and report identified irregularities to the team leader.

4. Audit Reporting: Prepare, when assigned by the team leader, draft reports of covered areas for review by the team leader and/or auditees, incorporate their comments, ensure adequacy of documentation for statements made in the audit report, and present final drafts to the team leader. Participate in group and individual audit skill and UNICEF awareness development activities based on OIA and individual learning plans.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

- A first-level university degree (Bachelor's) in Audit, Accounting, Business Administration, Financial Administration, Economics, or directly-related technical field(s) is required.

- Professional certification by an internationally recognized auditing body such as the Institute of Internal Auditors or equivalent is considered an asset.

- A minimum of two (2) years of professional work experience in auditing within government, non-profit, and/or private sector organizations is required.

- Prior hands-on experience and knowledge in modern auditing techniques, including computer-aided audit tools, is considered an asset.

- Knowledge of modern development issues, strategies, as well as programming policies and procedures, in international development cooperation and/or UN agencies is considered an asset.

- Prior work experience in developing countries is considered an asset.

- Fluency in English (written and oral) is required. Working knowledge of another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is highly desirable. Competencies of Successful Candidate

- Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.

- Sets high standards for quality of work for self and consistently achieves project goals.

- Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment, makes people feel at ease and builds good working relationships with them.

- Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.

- Demonstrates good skills and relevant knowledge in own area.

- Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.

- Ensures that own work follows relevant company policies and procedures.

- Sets clearly defined objectives and project plans for self in line with objectives set by the line manager.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

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