The Senior Internal Auditor is 1) an examiner, responsible for planning and conducting audit assignments of mid and high level of complexity; 2) a risk assessor, helping to bring a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes; and 3) an advisor, carrying out independent, objective assurance and consulting activities designed to add value and improve an organization's operations.
Functions / Key Results Expected:
Prepare and implement risk-based internal audit assignments which:
Assess risks that could threaten the achievement of the Agency objectives and to determine whether adequate and appropriate controls have been established to mitigate the identified risk;
Assess the degree of compliance with the Agency regulations, rules and policies;
Determine the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls;
Determine whether the Agency's assets and resources are sufficiently protected from misuse, theft and losses;
Assess the management practices and to verify that the resources are used for the efficient and effective implementation of its programme and activities; and
Recommend appropriate remedial actions to address risks, ensure compliance and improve the efficient and effective management of Agency resources. These recommendations should focus on adoption of management best practices.
As delegated, supervise reviews carried out by other OIOS staff or external experts/consultants to ensure high quality and timely fieldwork and impactful recommendations.
Provide guidance and coaching to more junior team members of the Internal Audit function. When required, the Senior Internal Auditor acts as a quality assurer of the work conducted by other Internal Audit team members.
Monitor the implementation of Internal Audit recommendations, providing ongoing advice and guidance as appropriate to senior management in client divisions/offices.
Conduct any other tasks as required.
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills:
An advanced university degree in accounting, public administration, finance or economics or other relevant fields. A first level degree with three additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s degree. Professional auditing certification such as CIA, CGAP, or chartered/certified accountant (CPA, CA or equivalent) is required. Additional relevant professional certifications such as CISA, CRMA, CCSA or CFE would be an asset.
Minimum of seven years of internal auditing experience at the national and international levels in the private and/or public sector.
Prior experience in leading audit teams would be an advantage.
Excellent partnering skills and stakeholder management.
Outstanding written and oral communication skills, including interview and presentation techniques, with the ability to effectively convey complex ideas in an engaging manner with clarity, diplomacy and precision.
Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
