Office Head (ACO Internal Audit)

Overview

Provide strategic leadership and independent assurance for the ACO Internal Audit Branch, overseeing audit assignments and contributing to improved accountability and effectiveness across NATO's operational command structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the ACO Internal Audit Branch.
• Deliver independent, evidence-based opinions and written audit reports to SACEUR, COS, and AAP.
• Design, risk-assess, and secure approval for the annual ACO internal audit program.
• Direct financial, compliance, risk, performance, and IT systems audits.
• Evaluate, prioritize, and allocate resources for special audit requests.
• Formulate, implement, and maintain ACO-wide internal audit strategies, policies, and operational audit manuals.
• Build strategic relationships with senior leaders and provide independent management consulting services.
• Track and follow up on previous audit findings.
• Oversee continuous training and professional development programs for audit branch personnel.
• Translate complex audit and risk data into clear, actionable advice for various audiences.

Required Experience

Experience of leading audit teams and delivering audit programmes in a large, complex organization. Experience with a recognised Enterprise Risk Management methodology and Internal Control Frameworks. Certification as an auditor from a recognised Internal Auditing Organisation and in accordance with recognised Internal Audit Standards. Member of a recognised professional auditing or accounting body or institution. University Degree in accounting, finance, management, business administration, public administration or related discipline and 10 years related experience. Governance, risk and compliance experience with Business Management, Financial Management, Procurement and Information Systems Management. Experience as an auditor in NATO, a major international/ multi-national organization or a national audit institution.

Qualifications

University Degree in accounting, finance, management, business administration, public administration or related discipline. Certification as an auditor from a recognised Internal Auditing Organisation and in accordance with recognised Internal Audit Standards.

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