Internal Auditor, P-4

at  International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA

QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance, accounting or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent is desirable.
Experience : A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in audit, finance, accounting, administration, statistics, computer science or related area. Internal and/or external audit experience with international organizations is desirable.
Language : Excellent command of written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of other languages is desirable.

IRENA reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
Qualified candidates must apply for the above mentioned vacancy on-line, through IRENA’s recruitment platform, ORC by submitting a complete and comprehensive CV and a letter of interest, including details of three professional references who will be contacted if their application is shortlisted.
Applications from qualified women, especially from nationals of developing countries, are highly encouraged.
Please note that only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted for an interview and will receive notice of the outcome of the selection process.
[1] For more information on the Net Salary please visit the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) website http://icsc.un.org/.
2 Post adjustment multiplier for Abu Dhabi is currently 73.4% of the Annual Net Salary; determined by the ICSC and subject to change.
3 Other benefits include 30 days annual leave, dependency benefits, health insurance scheme and rental subsidy. Benefits for internationally recruited staff may include home leave, travel and relocation expenses on appointment and separation, education grant for dependent children, settling-in grant and other entitlements as applicable.

With operational independence, the Internal Auditor will be responsible for the formulation and achievement of audit objectives. The duties and responsibilities of the internal auditor include:

• Conduct of routine internal audit and investigations necessary to maintain transparency and accountability;
• Evaluation and monitoring of the Agency’s risk management processes;
• Evaluation of the relevance, security, reliability and integrity of statistical and financial data/information;
• Evaluation of compliance of financial transactions with Assembly decisions, resolutions, approved programmes and other legislative mandates, regulations, procedure and related administrative directives;
• Review of economy, efficiency and effectiveness of financial, physical and human resources management and utilization and of programme delivery;
• Review of operations and programmes to ascertain the extent to which results are consistent with established goals and objectives;
• Examination of the structure of the Agency and its responsiveness to the requirements of programmes and legislative mandates and by conducting management audits;
• Making recommendations on matters arising from audits and monitoring programme manager’s response;
• Following up of action taken on the external and internal audit recommendations and approved recommendations of external oversight bodies;
• Rendering advice on appropriate systems of controls and other accounting and operational matters in a consulting capacity;
• Assessment and conduct of special investigations on alleged misconduct such as fraud, theft, embezzlement, corruption and other financial irregularities; and
• Carrying out special audits that may be requested by the Director ‐ General

The internal auditor will also provide technical inputs to internal controls and risk management, including:

• Assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and risk management;
• Documenting findings and communicating orally and/or in writing to the audited offices on their compliance, performance and potential for improvement;
• Recommending actions to address shortcomings identified, strengthening internal controls and improving business processes;
• Conducting special assignments including management reviews, advisory services, special audits.