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• Oversees
  audits/special reviews with respect to large and complex operations.  Identifies and allocates tasks,
  coordinates/monitors work, controls audit/assignment resources,
  consolidates results, etc.
• Prepares
  risk-based audits/reviews. Plans/programmes in accordance with OIOS
  standards.
• Manages
  and coaches staff throughout the audit/review with the view to ensuring
  conformity with OIOS standards in all phases of the audit process.
• Empowers
  and challenges more junior staff to actively participate in the management
  of the audit/review.
• Documents,
  evaluates and test systems and controls to determine their adequacy and
  effectiveness, ensuring (i) compliance with policies and procedures, (ii)
  accomplishment of management’s objectives, (iii) reliability and integrity
  of information, (iv) economical use of resources, and (v) safeguarding of
  assets.
• In
  charge of preparing working papers for review by Senior Auditor/Section
  Chief or the Chief of Service of IAD.
• Develops
  and discusses findings, agrees on recommendations and timelines for
  corrective action with responsible officer of operations audited, and
  monitors the implementation status of agreed recommendations.
• The
  incumbent drafts audit/assignment reports for Organization-wide
  consumption, including senior management and the General Assembly.
• Prepares
  presentations, using available technology tools (e.g., PowerPoint).
• Makes
  presentations of audit results to senior management of IAD and senior
  management of the operation audited.
• Routinely
  monitors the status of audit recommendations.
• Appraises
  adequacy of follow-up action taken on audit findings and recommendations.
• Maintains
  and updates audit programs.
• Identifies
  training needs, develops training programs and materials, and conducts
  workshops with respect to auditing approaches and techniques.
• Evaluates
  staff performance; performs management review of work performed by
  assistant auditors, prior to Senior Auditor/Section Chief’s review.
• Performs
  other related duties as determined by the Senior Auditor/Section Chief or
  Chief of Service.

• The
  ideal candidate for the United Nations OIOS Resident Auditor vacancy
  should hold an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent)
  in business administration,
  finance, accounting or related field. A first-level university degree in
  combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be
  accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Certification as a
  Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified
  Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or
  equivalent is desirable.
• At
  least seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in
  audit, finance, accounting, administration, statistics, computer science
  or related area. Audit experience is required.

• Demonstrates
  in-depth technical knowledge and hands-on experience in the field of
  auditing
• Demonstrates
  professional competence and has knowledge of auditing standards and practices,
  risk assessment, and applicable financial rules and procedures
• Identifies
  issues, formulates opinions and presents conclusions and recommendations
• Possess
  the ability to defend and explain difficult issues and positions to staff
  including senior officials
• Establishes
  and maintains effective working relationships in a multi-cultural,
  multi-ethnic environment
• Working
  knowledge of specialized IT audit applications, such as IDEA, ACL, and
  AutoAudit
• Shows
  pride in work and in achievements
• Is
  conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines
  and achieving results
• Is
  motivated by professional rather than personal concerns
• Shows
  persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges
• Remains
  calm in stressful situations
• Takes
  responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the
  equal participation of women and men in all areas of work

• Works
  collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
• Solicits
  input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to
  learn from others
• Places
  team agenda before personal agenda
• Technically
  supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such
  decisions may not entirely reflect own position
• Shares
  credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team
  shortcomings

• Speaks
  and writes clearly and effectively
• Listens
  to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
  
• Asks
  questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way
  communication
• Tailors
  language, tone, style and format to match the audience
• Demonstrates
  openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

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