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Internal Auditor
Manila, Philippines
Professional Staff, Grade P3
Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
As soon as possible
Closing Date
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February 25, 2016
Reference Code
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VN2016/17(P)-EXT
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of
migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental
partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.
It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of nonrepresented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be
favourably considered:
Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Botswana, Cambodia, Cape
Verde, Czech Republic, Comoros, Djibouti, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Guyana,
Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Maldives, Marshall Islands,
Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay,
Republic of Congo, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Somalia,
Suriname, Swaziland, Timor Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam
Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.
Context:
Under the functional and direct supervision of the Senior Internal Auditor, Office of the
Inspector General (OIG) and the overall supervision of the inspector General, the successful
candidate will conduct internal audits, including compliance, performance and management
audits of IOM activities worldwide. The candidate may also conduct fact finding inquiries and
investigations as necessary. This position requires extensive travel, often to difficult duty
stations.
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Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Audits/assignments are undertaken in the areas of finance, administration and operations.
The successful candidate at this level will work individually or as a member of an audit team.
Within his/her delegated authority, the Internal Auditor will be responsible for the following
duties:
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Conduct audits across the organization either individually or as part of a team.
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Prepare/participate in preparations for risk-based audit plans and programmes in
accordance with IOM standards.
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Document, evaluate and test systems and controls to determine their adequacy and
effectiveness to ensure:
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compliance with policies and procedures;
accomplishment of management’s objectives;
reliability and integrity of information;
economic use of resources; and
safeguarding of assets.
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Prepare working papers for review by the auditor in charge or the Senior Internal
Auditor.
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Develop and discuss findings; come to agreement on recommendations and
timelines for corrective actions with responsible officers of operations audited and
monitor the implementation status of agreed recommendations.
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Draft audit reports for the entire assignment or portion of assignment.
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Take initiative in identifying appropriate audit tools, best practices and
identify/perform tasks aimed at ensuring that the audit/assignments are conducted in
accordance with IIA standards.
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Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Competencies
Behavioural
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Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
Displays mastery of subject matter;
Contributes to a collegial team environment;
Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation and
promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA);
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Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal
gender participation;
Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Technical
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Effectively applies knowledge of relevant discipline;
Develops/follows internal control procedures to prevent fraud and mismanagement;
Ensures application of institutional policies and guidelines;
Advocates incorporation of financial considerations into processes and procedures;
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Effectively applies knowledge of multiple disciplines to monitor and manage the work
of staff.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
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Master’s degree from an accredited academic institution, in business administration,
accounting, finance, audit or a related field from an accredited academic institution
with five years of relevant professional experience; or
University degree in the above fields with eight years of relevant professional
experience.
Professional certification from a recognized accreditation body such as (Certified
Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered
and Certified Accountants (ACCA) is required.
Experience
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Experience in audit, finance, accounting or a combination thereof; audit experience,
preferably at a diversified international level;
Exercises due professional care by considering the: extent of work needed to
achieve the audit plan; relative complexity, materiality, or significance of matters to
which assurance procedures are applied; adequacy and effectiveness of risk
management, Good control, and governance processes; probability of significant
errors, irregularities, or non-compliance; and cost of assurance in relation to potential
benefits;
Demonstrates professional competence and has knowledge of auditing standards
and practices, risk assessment, and applicable financial rules and procedures;
Identifies issues, formulates opinions and presents conclusions and
recommendations;
Alert to significant risks that might affect objectives, operations, or resources;
Considers the needs and expectations of clients, including the nature, timing and
communication of results; and
Knowledge of specialized audit management application such as IOM’s own
Findings of Internal Audit or similar application is an advantage.
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Languages
Fluency in English and French is required. Working knowledge of Spanish is an advantage.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by February 25, 2016 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to:
http://www.iom.int/how-apply
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled
in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for
applications.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application
in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Posting period:
From 12.02.2016 to 25.02.2016
Requisition: VN 2016/17 (P) - Internal Auditor (P3) - Manila, Philippines (54732151) Released
Posting: VN 2016/17 (P) - Internal Auditor (P3) - Manila, Philippines (54732152) Released
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