Auditor
Organizational Context
This position is within the ICT Audit Section of the Internal Audit Division at the UN Secretariat's 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 enhance resource administration, accountability, and performance across UN entities. The Internal Audit Division offers assurance and advisory services to a wide range of UN operations.
Job Purpose
The Auditor is responsible for leading and executing audits and special reviews of large and complex operations, reporting to the Chief of Section. This role involves planning, conducting, and reporting on audits in accordance with OIOS standards, ensuring compliance, effectiveness, and efficiency of systems and controls. The Auditor will supervise and coach junior staff, develop findings, agree on recommendations with audited entities, and monitor their implementation. A key aspect is preparing comprehensive audit reports for senior management and the General Assembly, utilizing data analysis and visualization tools to support data-driven decision-making and present findings effectively.
Responsibilities
Lead and execute audits and special reviews for complex operations, including task allocation, coordination, resource management, and result consolidation. Prepare risk-based audits and reviews, adhering to OIOS standards for planning and programming. Supervise and coach audit staff, ensuring adherence to OIOS standards throughout all audit phases. Evaluate and test systems and controls for adequacy, effectiveness, compliance, and resource utilization. Prepare working papers, develop findings, and negotiate recommendations and corrective action timelines with audited entities. Draft comprehensive audit reports for organization-wide distribution and present findings to senior management. Monitor the status of audit recommendations and appraise follow-up actions. Develop and deliver training on auditing techniques and maintain audit programs. Conduct performance evaluations for junior staff and perform management reviews. Utilize data analytics and visualization tools to identify trends, provide insights, and support decision-making.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressive professional experience in audit, finance, accounting, administration, statistics, or computer science is required. Specific experience in ICT auditing, including risks, controls, governance, and auditing approaches, is essential. Extensive knowledge of auditing ERP systems, ICT operations, cloud computing, and cybersecurity is necessary. Experience with data analytics, scripting (SQL, Python), and visualization tools (Power BI) is required. Experience with vulnerability assessment tools is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, strong knowledge of auditing standards and practices, financial rules, and procedures. Ability to analyze data, formulate opinions, and present recommendations. Proficiency in specialized IT audit applications (e.g., IDEA, ACL, TeamMate) and AI tools. Effective communication, both written and verbal. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Ability to analyze and interpret data for decision-making. Experience with data visualization methods.