Auditor
Organizational Context
This position is within the Headquarters Audit Section of the Internal Audit Division in the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) in New York. OIOS serves as the UN's internal oversight body, providing audit, investigation, inspection, and evaluation services to assist the Secretary-General in overseeing the Organization's resources and staff. The Internal Audit Division offers assurance and advisory services across all UN entities.
Job Purpose
The Auditor is responsible for leading and executing audits and special reviews of large and complex operations. This involves planning, fieldwork, and reporting, ensuring adherence to OIOS standards. The role includes preparing risk-based audits, supervising and coaching junior staff, and evaluating systems and controls for adequacy and effectiveness. The Auditor will document findings, develop recommendations, and draft reports for senior management and the General Assembly. A key aspect is monitoring the implementation of recommendations and appraising follow-up actions. The role also involves data analysis and visualization to support decision-making and reporting, requiring frequent interaction with various levels of staff and external officials.
Responsibilities
Lead and execute audits and special reviews for complex operations, including task allocation, coordination, and resource management. Prepare risk-based audits and plans according to OIOS standards. Supervise and coach audit staff, ensuring adherence to standards throughout all phases of the audit process. Evaluate and test systems and controls for compliance, effectiveness, and efficiency. Prepare working papers and draft audit reports for organization-wide distribution. Discuss findings and agree on recommendations with audited entities, monitoring implementation. Prepare presentations on audit results for senior management. Monitor and appraise the status and follow-up of audit recommendations. Maintain and update audit programs, and develop training materials for auditing techniques. Conduct data analysis and use visualization methods to provide insights for decision-making and reporting.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressive professional experience in audit, finance, accounting, administration, statistics, or a related area is required. Specific experience in audit, data analysis to identify trends, and using data analytics tools (e.g., IDEA, ACL, Excel) is essential. Public sector auditing experience is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, communication, and teamwork. Knowledge of auditing standards, financial rules, and procedures. Ability to analyze data, formulate opinions, and present recommendations. Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools. Experience with IT audit applications (e.g., IDEA, ACL, TeamMate) is a plus. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment.