Internal Auditor

Position and Grade:	Internal Auditor (P-3)
Organizational Unit:	Office of Internal Oversight Services Offices reporting to the Director General
Duty Station:	Vienna, Austria
Issue Date:	15 October 2014
Application Deadline:	12 November 2014
Type/Duration of Appointment:	Fixed term, 3 years (subject to a probationary period of 1 year)

Organizational Setting

The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) assists the Director General to strengthen the IAEA's internal oversight services and its ability to ensure management efficiency and programme effectiveness and to enhance accountability. OIOS comprises four major functional areas: internal audit, investigation, management services and programme evaluation. OIOS provides the Director General and senior management with objective, independent and systematic assessments for the purpose of improving efficiency and effectiveness in programme delivery, improving accountability and ensuring sound governance.

Main purpose

Under the supervision of the Director, to plan and conduct financial, management, operational and value for money audits of assigned organizational or functional activities in accordance with the Internal Audit Manual.

Role

The Auditor is an evaluator, risk assessor and advisor. He/she is responsible for planning and conducting 4-5 audit assignments per year of low to mid level complexity. He/she should abide by the OIOS Charter and comply with the Internal Audit Manual.

Partnerships

In the course of audits, the incumbent will work with all levels of staff generally up to the level of Section Heads in planning audit assignments; developing work procedures; applying rules, regulations and procedures; and formulating audit findings and recommendations. In presenting audit findings and recommendations to higher level management (Directors and above), the incumbent will usually provide support to the Director of OIOS. Additionally, the Auditor will share best practices and experience with counterparts in other UN organizations, as necessary, and inform External Auditors of relevant findings as required by international standards.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Prepare and implement risk-based audit plans and programmes with the following objectives: Assess risks that could threaten the achievement of the programme objectives and to determine whether adequate and appropriate controls have been established to mitigate the identified risk. Assess the degree of compliance with the Agency regulations, rules and policies. Determine whether the Agency's assets and resources are sufficiently protected from misuse, theft and losses. Assess the management practices and to verify that the resources are used for the efficient and effective implementation of its programme and activities. Recommend appropriate remedial actions to address the risk, ensure compliance and improve the efficient and effective management of the Agency resources. These recommendations should focus on adoption of management of best practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to understand and assess the area under audit; to analyse the audit data for appropriateness and accuracy; to judge the adequacy of internal controls; and to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the procedures under audit. Ability to be vigilant to assess and report control and procedural weaknesses. Awareness of the risk of fraud, mismanagement, waste and losses. He/she should be vigilant and able to recognise these risks and to alert Director OIOS of these risks. Present audit findings orally and in a written report. The auditor must assess the procedures and operations under audit as and when they are reviewed. The assessment made are reported with conclusions and recommendations for changes in policies and procedures. Propose organizational or procedural changes that can have a significant impact on the operations under audit and may result in significant savings to the Agency. Demonstrate good knowledge of up-to-date management concepts (e.g. risk -, project -, results-based - and quality management). Demonstrate familiarity with appropriate computer database applications, data mining, interview techniques, presentation techniques and strong ability to communicate effectively with clients on audit issues. Strong inter-personal skills, ability to self-manage, analytical skills, effectively communicate, team leadership and strategic management skills.

Education, Experience and Language Skills

Advanced university degree in accounting, public administration, finance or economics or other relevant fields; Minimum five years of audit experience at the national and international levels; Excellent verbal and writing skills are required. Fluency in English is required and knowledge of another UN language or German is desirable; Certification in one or more of the following areas is desirable: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA) or Certified Information System Auditor (CISA).

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $56 198 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $35 124*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant,relocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks' annual vacation, home leave, pension plan and health insurance. How to apply to the IAEA Complete an Online Application * Subject to change without notice

Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are encouraged Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values): Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity. Staff members may be assigned to any location. The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above. Testing may be part of the recruitment process.