Internal Auditor

The Internal Auditor will plan and execute audit assurance and advisory engagements to provide independent and objective assurance and advice to FAO management and governing bodies. The role involves evaluating the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes in accordance with international auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute audit assurance and advisory engagements from initial planning to final report writing in accordance with international auditing standards and OIG procedures.
• Prepare or review electronic working papers using TeamMate to support audit observations and conclusions.
• Prepare clear and concise draft reports and present engagement results orally and in writing to the Inspector-General and FAO management.
• Provide specialist advice to managers across the Organization.
• Plan and/or participate in project, programme, operational or other special reviews and Organization-wide working groups.
• Promote capacity development in internal auditing and provide on-the-job training to other internal audit staff.
• Contribute to maintaining and updating the OIG Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme and the Internal Audit Manual.
• Support development and enhancement of internal audit tools and techniques, including use of data, technology and artificial intelligence.
• Undertake outreach activities to support OIG's communication strategy implementation.
• Contribute to initiatives to strengthen exchange of information and work practices between OIG's internal audit and investigation functions.
• Perform other duties and focal point roles as required.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in audit, management, business or public administration, finance, accounting, risk management, economics, law, computer science, information systems or other related field (candidates holding a first level university degree may also be considered if possessing two additional years of relevant work experience and a certification from an internationally recognized auditing or accountancy body such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, CIMA, CISA, or equivalent).
• Five years of relevant experience in an organization using modern auditing, accounting, management and/or information systems techniques (e.g. internal audit department in the public or private sector, or an auditing or management consulting firm).
• Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in an international setting, is desirable.
• Experience in providing management consulting or other advisory services is desirable.
• Experience in performing financial, operational, performance and IT audits is desirable.
• Experience in risk assessments and risk management is desirable.
• Experience in strategic planning, programme management and use of management information systems is desirable.
• Experience in using specialized audit software is desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of auditing, business consulting and information system techniques.
• Experience in undertaking or reviewing programme/project development, management and operations.
• Demonstrated ability to identify issues, collect and analyse information and develop recommendations and/or solutions.
• Expert knowledge in MS Excel and spreadsheet solutions.
• Demonstrated experience and ability in report-writing in English.
• Professional certification as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is desirable.
• Other professional certifications from an internationally recognized accountancy body such as CPA, CMA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent is an advantage for candidates possessing an advanced university degree.
• Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of another official FAO language would be an asset.

Skills

• Internal Audit
• Financial Auditing
• Operational Audits
• Performance Audit
• IT Audit
• Risk Assessment
• Risk Management
• Management Consulting
• Strategic Planning
• Programme Management
• Management Information Systems
• Audit Software
• Business Consultancy
• Information Systems Techniques
• Data Analysis
• Report Writing
• Certified Internal Auditor
• Excel
• Accounting
• Financial Reporting

Languages

English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish