Overview
The Principal Auditor/Audit Manager is responsible for planning and delivering internal audit activities, and managing staff of the Assurance Audit Unit. This role involves evaluating and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the ILO’s systems of governance, risk management and internal controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the operations and resources of the Assurance Audit Unit.
- Plan, establish procedures, direct and coordinate internal audit activities.
- Lead and mentor a team of senior internal auditors.
- Ensure audit assignments are conducted in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Professional Practices Framework.
- Prepare and propose Programme and Budget proposals for the Unit.
- Identify and assess key risks facing the ILO on an annual basis.
- Develop a comprehensive risk-based plan for submission to the Chief Internal Auditor.
- Formulate, maintain and implement policies, processes on audit.
- Execute and manage internal audit assignments to evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal controls.
- Draft terms of reference for third party consulting firms.
- Liaise with contracted third parties and oversee their assignments.
- Conduct quality control of third-party outputs.
- Review working papers and draft reports for each audit assignment.
- Draft internal audit reports for submission to the Chief Internal Auditor.
- Draft the annual report of the Chief Internal Auditor to Governing Body.
- Communicate audit findings or other matters relating to audit orally and/or in writing to senior management or other key stakeholders.
- Represent the Office at inter-agency forums and participate in senior management meetings on issues related to audit.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging risks and best practices.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements within the internal audit function.
- Stay current with advancements in audit technology and recommend tools.
- Leverage technology and data analytics tools to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Required Experience
- At least ten years of progressive experience in managing, leading and conducting audits, including at the international level.
- At least five years of experience managing a team of auditors.
- Prior experience in the UN system would be an asset.
Qualifications
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in auditing, accounting, finance, or other relevant field.
- A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in one of the afore-mentioned fields or other relevant field with an additional two years of relevant experience in addition to the experience stated below will be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
- Certification as a Chartered Accountant, and/or Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Information Systems Auditor would be an advantage.
