Auditor
Organizational Context
The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) is the UN's internal oversight body, established in 1994. It provides audit, investigation, inspection, and evaluation services to assist the Secretary-General in overseeing organizational resources and staff. OIOS promotes responsible administration, accountability, and transparency. This Auditor position is within the Resident Audit Office of the Internal Audit Division in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, reporting to the Chief of Section.
Job Purpose
The Auditor's purpose is to provide assurance and advisory services to UN entities, contributing to the responsible administration of resources and improved programme performance. This role involves leading and preparing risk-based audits and special reviews for complex operations, ensuring compliance with OIOS standards. The incumbent will plan, execute, and report on audits, supervise and coach junior staff, and evaluate systems and controls. Key contributions include identifying inefficiencies, recommending corrective actions, and monitoring their implementation. The role also involves preparing comprehensive audit reports for senior management and the General Assembly, and utilizing data visualization for insightful reporting to support data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Responsibilities
Lead and prepare risk-based audits and special reviews for large, complex operations, including planning, resource control, and result consolidation. Document, evaluate, and test systems and controls to ensure compliance, effectiveness, and efficient resource utilization. Develop and discuss findings, agree on recommendations with audited entities, and monitor implementation. Draft comprehensive audit reports for organization-wide consumption and prepare presentations on audit results. Monitor the status of audit recommendations and appraise follow-up actions. Maintain and update audit programs, identify training needs, and conduct workshops on auditing techniques. Evaluate staff performance and review the work of assistant auditors. Collect and analyze data to identify trends and provide insights through data visualization for planning and reporting.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressive professional experience in audit, finance, accounting, administration, statistics, or computer science is required. Specific requirements include audit experience, experience analyzing data sets to identify anomalies and trends, and proficiency with data analytics tools like IDEA, ACL, and Excel. Public sector auditing experience is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, communication, and teamwork. Proficiency in auditing standards and practices, financial rules, and procedures. Ability to analyze data, identify issues, formulate opinions, and present recommendations. Knowledge of IT audit applications (e.g., IDEA, ACL, TeamMate). Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences. Collaborative approach to achieving organizational goals, valuing diverse input, and supporting team decisions.