Overview
Manage staff and resources of the Internal Audit Office, support strategic and annual audit planning, and maintain an effective quality assurance process for internal audits.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day management of the Internal Audit Office and supervision of staff.
- Maintain a quality assurance process for internal audits conforming to IIA standards.
- Lead the internal audit process by providing supervision and guidance.
- Deliver the full range of assurance and advisory engagements.
- Collaborate with other IOS offices in delivering joint work.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of IOS-wide strategies and plans.
- Prepare and present periodic reports for governing bodies and the Oversight Advisory Committee (OAC).
- Support the Director of IOS in developing and communicating internal audit strategies and plans.
- Collaborate with other UNESCO divisions, bureaux and offices in advancing effective risk management, control and internal governance.
- Deliver any other task as assigned by the Director IOS and deputize for the Director IOS when requested.
Required Experience
At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible relevant experience in audit, with at least seven (7) years as an internal auditor in international context (commercial, non-governmental or international organization); At least three (3) years of experience in leading or co-leading an internal audit function as Head or Deputy Head, or as an Internal Audit Manager in a very large Internal Audit function.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Auditing, Accountancy, Public Administration, Economics, Business Administration or related fields; Professional certification from an internationally recognized accounting or audit body such as CIA, CPA, CA or equivalent. The certification must be valid at the time of application.
