CHIEF OF SERVICE, AUDIT, D1
Overview
The Chief of Service, Audit, D1 is responsible for managing the substantive work programme and resources of the Headquarters Audit Service within the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS). The role involves developing and managing the annual risk-based audit plan and ensuring efficient utilization of resources.
Key Responsibilities
- Develops an annual risk-based audit plan for the activities managed by the Service.
- Manages the execution of the annual audit plan, ensuring efficient utilization of human and financial resources.
- Leads team members’ efforts to collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns.
- Assists the Director, IAD with establishing operating guidelines, internal audit manuals, lines of authority and communicating work objectives and priorities.
- Establish effective collaborative relationships between the Service and client entities.
- Identify resource requirements for the Service for inclusion in OIOS' staffing strategies and budget requests.
- Represent the Service within the United Nations and other organizations.
- Carry out other tasks as may be assigned by the Director, IAD.
Required Experience
A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in auditing of which at least 5 years must be at the management level, is required. Experience in field operations is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in auditing, finance, business administration, accounting or closely 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. Professional certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or equivalent is desirable.