AUDITOR, P4

  • Organisation: OIOS - Office of Internal Oversight Services
  • Location: New York
  • Contract: J
  • Deadline: 9 November 2026

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the ICT Audit Section of the Internal Audit Division in the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) in New York. The Auditor reports to the Chief of Section. The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) is the internal oversight body of the United Nations. Established in 1994 by the General Assembly, the office assists the Secretary-General in fulfilling his oversight responsibilities in respect of the resources and staff of the Organization through the provision of audit, investigation, inspection, and evaluation services. The Office aims to be an agent of change that promotes responsible administration of resources, a culture of accountability and transparency, and improved programme performance. The Internal Audit Division (IAD) provides assurance and advisory services to all entities of the United Nations under the Secretary-General's authority. Clients comprise departments and offices within the United Nations Secretariat, regional commissions, peace operations, select funds and programmes, and other United Nations entities. Incumbents at this level work individually, as team members, or as team leaders. They are responsible for all phases (planning, field work, and reporting) of audits/reviews and for the development of staff working on those assignments.

Responsibilities

The Auditor will be responsible for the following duties: • Leads 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. • Supervises 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. • Prepares 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. • Drafts audit or 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. • 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 Chief of Section’s review. • Performs other related duties as determined by the Senior Auditor/Section Chief or Chief of Service. • Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Work implies frequent interaction with the following: Staff at various levels throughout the organisation Senior management staff of other Organisations Government officials Counterparts in sister organisations Professional Organisations (e.g., IIA, ISACA) Results Expected: The results expected will be determined by the specific task assigned to individual incumbents at this level. These tasks are based on current work programme needs and are subject to change from time-to-time. Incumbent takes responsibility for all phases of audits/reviews, ensuring adherence to requirements pertaining to the responsibilities of OIOS.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of auditing standards and practices, knowledge of applicable financial rules and procedures. Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions and present conclusions and recommendations. Has knowledge of specialized IT audit applications, such as IDEA, ACL, TeamMate, and the use of Artificial Intelligence tools. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; 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. Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Communication: 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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Teamwork: 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; 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.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance, accounting or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.

Job - Specific Qualification

Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or equivalent is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in audit, finance, accounting, administration, statistics, computer science or related area is required. Audit experience is required. Experience in ICT auditing is required including hands-on experience of ICT risks, controls, governance and related auditing approaches. Extensive knowledge of auditing ERP Systems, ICT Operations, Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity is required. Experience in data analytics and in developing queries/scripts using various data analytics software and visualization tools such as SQL, Python, and Power BI is required. Experience with using vulnerability assessment tools such as Nessus, and Nmap is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Either French or Russian or Chinese (Mandarin) or Arabic or Spanish is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).

Required Languages

Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking

English UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III

Desirable Languages

Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking

French UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I

Russian UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I

Chinese (Mandarin) UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I

Arabic UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I

Spanish UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

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