Consultancy - Internal Audit, Office for Internal Audit and Investigation Services (OAIS)

Contract

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Location: Consultant will support the office in UNFPA HQ in New York but work is to be performed in multiple locations, including areas with hazardous working conditions.

Duration: 150 business days

The Position:

Audit planning will be performed at Headquarters, as appropriate, and approved by OAIS Management. Audit field work and advisory engagements will be conducted at UNFPA field offices (e.g., Country and Regional Offices), Headquarters, and/or remotely. Audit work will be performed in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, and the internal audit methodology adopted by OAIS.

Scope of Work:

Audit engagement planning phase

• Contribute to the annual risk assessment for the audit of UNFPA business units and processes as may be assigned.
• Obtain and analyze information on the audited business unit or the process areas.
• Develop a risk-based audit plan and programmes in collaboration with the team leader.

Audit engagement fieldwork phase

• Build, document, and analyze evidence related to each of the risk areas identified in the planning phase and included within the scope of the audit.

• Document work performed for each of the areas within the audit scope.

• Formulate value added and implementable recommendations addressing the root cause of audit findings.

• Review work-papers for completeness and accuracy.
• Obtain Country Office or Regional Office Management and staff acceptance of audit findings and recommendations.
• Schedule, conduct, and document an exit meeting.
• Prepare and present a draft report summarizing audit findings and recommendations.

Audit engagement reporting phase

• Coordinate the receipt of comments to report findings and recommendations from Country Office and/or Regional Office Management.
• Prepare and present the final internal audit report.

Advisory Services

• Advisory services will involve a structured examination of processes, ERP system pre-implementation, implementation and post-implementation, policies and guidance, programmatic assessment, special audits or other areas as maybe assigned.
• Advisory and consultative services will take the form of preventative and supportive analysis and/or reviews.

Functional competencies

• Integrity and objectivity;
• Judgment and conceptual thinking: ability to identify key audit issues, present sensitive and difficult audit findings and recommendations to management;
• Creativity, innovation and initiative;
• Analytical skills;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, particularly in the English language;
• Tactful and balanced approach in dealing with audit matters;
• Excellent interpersonal skills within a range of professional contexts;
• Results orientated and client focus; and
• Demonstrated ability to use the following tools - Microsoft Office suite, Google suite, electronic audit management software (e.g. TeamMate) and Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs).

Requirements:

Education

• First university degree in accounting, auditing, business administration, commerce or related field.
• Professional accounting, auditing or related designation (CA/ CPA / internationally recognized national equivalent or CIA). Additional certifications would be considered an asset.

Experience

• At least 5 years previous internal audit and/or other directly relevant experience, preferably at internal audit functions of the United Nations, UNFPA, and other United Nations System organizations or an international audit firm.
• Knowledge of internal auditing standards and practices, audit, tools and techniques such as CAAT, financial and internal controls.
• Functional skill set such as data analytics, research skills, judgement and conceptual thinking are desirable.
• Experience in auditing ERP system implementation such Oracle, GRC processes, special audits are desirable.
• Fluency in English with proven ability to express himself/herself well verbally and in writing. Spanish and/or French are an asset, while other UN languages are desirable.

How to Apply:

An application letter which states the candidate's motivation to apply for this consultancy, as well as a curriculum vita/resume and or an updated P.11 Form. All documents in PDF files must be sent by E-mail to oais-consultants@unfpa.org with a subject title ‘Internal Audit consultant’ by the specified deadline.

Only qualified candidates for further assessment or selection will be contacted by the Hiring Office/Unit prior to the recruitment and contracting processes.

Disclaimer

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UNFPA is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.