Internal Control Associate
Support internal control plan implementation at field level
Overview
Support internal control plan implementation at field level
You have:
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or auditing
- At least 3 years’ experience in an auditing / accounting function is desired
- Candidates who have started pursuing professional accounting studies will be preferred
Contract
This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.
Based in each of our Field Offices, the holder will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the office internal control plan at the field level. This role will be reporting to Internal Control Officer. The National UN Volunteer will be charged with the responsibility of undertaking field mission to conduct on spot verification to field sites and partners supported by UNICEF and advise the office on key risks identified.
• Conduct periodic internal control reviews of key processes at the field level. • Conduct field level verifications to project sites and partners funded by UNICEF to identify any key risks. • Follow up on implementation of recommendations from verification, reviews or audit reports. • Facilitate trainings to staff, partners and vendors on internal controls and anti-fraud awareness. • Coordinate with respective programme officers to ensure that recommendations from assurance activities are implemented on time.
• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organizing • Professionalism • Self-management
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or auditing
Candidates who have started pursuing professional accounting studies will be preferred.
At least 3 years’ experience in an auditing / accounting function is desired
As this is a national UNV assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. UNV Field Unit will help you open a Pak rupee bank account with Standard Chartered Bank or any other local bank at your duty station.
Assignment remarks: This is a national UNV assignment and a Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of PKR 98,160 is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents), as well as final repatriation (if applicable) and resettlement allowance for satisfactory service.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a situation where you had to conduct an internal review? | This assesses your experience with internal controls and risk management. | Provide a specific example and explain the outcome. |
| How do you prioritize recommendations after an audit? | This question aims to evaluate your decision-making skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a time when you had to train someone on internal controls? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you identified a critical risk during an audit. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure compliance with audit recommendations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |