Internal Audit Consultant

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration.

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy.

For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), UN Volunteers with at least twelve (12) months of continuous service in IOM, staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.

Context

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Director, Office of Internal Oversight Services (Internal Audit) and functional and direct supervision of the Chief, Internal Audit or Senior Auditor, the Internal Auditor will conduct internal audits, including compliance, performance, process, and management audits of IOM activities worldwide. The Internal Auditor may also conduct fact finding inquiries and support investigations as necessary. This position requires extensive and lengthy travel, often too difficult duty stations. Audits/assignments are undertaken in the areas of finance, administration and operations. The Internal Auditor at this level will work individually or as a member of an Audit Team.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing: Office of Internal Oversight

Responsibilities

Category B Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment

1. First deliverable – Audit planning: Desk review of relevant documents and preliminary meetings with relevant stakeholders. Deliverable: Audit entry meeting Presentation document;
2. Second deliverable – Audit fieldwork: Deliverable working papers reviewed by Chief, Internal Audit;
3. Third deliverable – Draft report on consultant’s area of audit findings. Deliverable: Audit finding reviewed by Chief, Internal Audit.

Tasks to be performed under this contract

1. Assist the Internal Audit Division (IAD) with the planning and preparation, audit activities on site or remotely, reporting and follow up of an audit assignment, in line with the established internal audit protocols and per instructions provided by the Auditor-in-Charge, Audit Manager and Deputy Director, IAD.
2. To produce and submit reportable observations pertaining to the areas reviewed by the consultant from the conduct of each audit assignment and properly document each observation by supporting working papers in TeamMate+ in strict accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards
3. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• Ensure 100% of audits are finished within agreed timelines.
• Achieve 100% compliance with IIA and OIOS standards in all audits.
• Maintain zero major non-conformities in quality assurance reviews.
• Identify and report all material risks in each audit engagement.
• Include documented assessment of internal controls in 100% of audits.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree from an accredited academic institution, in business administration, accounting, finance, audit or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
• Professional certification from a recognized accreditation body such as (Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants (ACCA) is required.

Experience

• Experience in UN and international organizations processes is highly desirable;
• Experience in audit, finance, accounting or a combination thereof; audit experience, preferably at a diversified international level;
• Demonstrated experience, professional competence and has knowledge of auditing standards and practices, risk assessment, and applicable financial rules and procedures.
• Experience in Financial, Supply Chain, programmatic, and Human Resources Management and audits at the international level;
• Field experience, including coordination and cooperation with international institutions and coordination bodies;
• Experience in supervising the development and implementation of administrative control procedures, coordinating external auditing exercises; and,
• Experience using corporate IT systems and software (TeamMate).

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to identify issues, formulates opinions and presents conclusions and recommendations;
• Capacity to exercise due professional care by considering the: extent of work needed to achieve the audit plan; relative complexity, materiality, or significance of matters to which assurance procedures are applied; adequacy and effectiveness of risk management, good control, and governance processes; probability of significant errors, irregularities, or non-compliance; and cost of assurance in relation to potential benefits;
• Demonstrated ability to consider the needs and expectations of clients, including the nature, timing and communication of results;
• Alert to significant risks that might affect objectives, operations, or resources;
• Knowledge of specialized audit management application such as TM+ or similar application is an advantage; and,
• Advanced knowledge of ERP system and of spreadsheet functionality, such as pivot tables, for the purposes of data analysis is desirable.

Languages
IOM's official languages are English, French and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.
For this position, fluency in English and French are required (oral and written).

Working knowledge Spanish is desirable.

Travel required

• Hybrid. Remote, and onsite at the IOM country office that is being audited.

Competencies

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

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IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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