Internal Audit Consultant

Organizational Context

Established in 1951, IOM is a UN-related organization dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration. As the leading UN agency in migration, it collaborates with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. The Office of Internal Oversight Services (Internal Audit) is responsible for conducting audits worldwide, with this role reporting to the Deputy Director and Chief/Senior Auditor.

Job Purpose

The Internal Auditor will conduct comprehensive internal audits across IOM's global activities, encompassing compliance, performance, process, and management audits. This role involves supporting fact-finding inquiries and investigations as needed. The position requires extensive travel to diverse and challenging duty stations. Audits cover finance, administration, and operations. The Internal Auditor will operate independently or as part of an audit team, contributing to the integrity and effectiveness of IOM's operations and ensuring adherence to established standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

Assist the Internal Audit Division (IAD) in planning, executing, and reporting on audit assignments, adhering to internal audit protocols and instructions from supervisors. Produce and document audit observations with supporting working papers in TeamMate+, in strict accordance with Global Internal Audit Standards. Key performance indicators include completing 100% of audits within agreed timelines, achieving 100% compliance with IIA and OIOS standards, maintaining zero major non-conformities in quality assurance reviews, identifying and reporting all material risks, and including documented assessments of internal controls in all audits.

Work Experience

Experience with UN and international organization processes is highly desirable. Required experience includes audit, finance, accounting, knowledge of auditing standards, risk assessment, and financial rules. Experience in financial, supply chain, programmatic, and HR management audits at an international level is beneficial. Field experience and familiarity with corporate IT systems like TeamMate are also advantageous.

Skills

Demonstrated ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, and present recommendations. Capacity for due professional care, considering audit scope, complexity, materiality, risk management, and control processes. Ability to manage client needs and communicate results effectively. Alertness to significant risks affecting objectives, operations, or resources. Knowledge of audit management applications (e.g., TM+) and advanced ERP system/spreadsheet functionality for data analysis is desirable.

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