Senior Auditor

Job Posting Organization:
The Organization for security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1975, with a mission to promote peace, stability, and democracy in Europe. The OSCE operates in 57 participating States across Europe, Central Asia, and North America. The organization focuses on a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic, environmental, and human aspects. The OSCE Secretariat, located in Vienna, Austria, provides operational and administrative support to the field operations and other institutions, ensuring that the organization's objectives are met effectively and efficiently.

Job Overview:
The Senior Auditor position is a seconded role at the P4 level within the OSCE Secretariat, specifically in the Internal Audit Section of the Office of Internal Oversight (OIO). The incumbent will be responsible for planning, leading, and conducting audits and reviews, as well as drafting reports that provide assurance on governance, risk management, internal control, compliance, and performance across the organization. This role requires a high level of expertise and the ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders to translate audit findings into actionable recommendations that add value to the organization. The Senior Auditor will also contribute to the continuous development of professional practices within the OIO and may act as an alternate to the Head of Internal Audit during their absence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, conduct, and draft reports for assigned audits, reviews, and advisory activities, ensuring successful implementation and quality assurance throughout the audit process.
• Engage effectively with auditees to provide explanations on the audit process, keep them informed of audit status, and validate findings and recommendations.
• Perform follow-ups with auditees to ensure agreed actions are implemented and assess the effectiveness of these actions in addressing identified risks.
• Contribute to the development of professional practices within the OIO and conduct quality assurance reviews of internal audit assignments.
• Support the development of the OIO work plan and provide feedback on policy documents.
• Incorporate gender mainstreaming considerations into audit activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the director" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Deputy Director/Head of Internal Audit.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a first-level university degree in management, economics, finance, business administration, information technology, or a related field. Additionally, certification from an internationally recognized Internal Audit, Accounting, or Anti-Fraud body is required, such as CIA, CISA, CFE, CPA, or ACCA. A minimum of nine years of experience in the audit/accounting field is necessary, with at least seven years of experience required if the candidate holds a relevant second-level degree. Experience in auditing information systems and IT processes is considered an asset, as is experience with quality assurance tasks within an internal audit function in accordance with international standards.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a first-level university degree in relevant fields such as management, economics, finance, business administration, or information technology. Candidates with a second-level degree may have a reduced experience requirement, needing only seven years of relevant experience instead of nine.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of nine years of experience in the audit or accounting field at the national or international level. Candidates with a relevant second-level degree may qualify with seven years of experience. The experience should include exposure to the examination and evaluation of management and financial/administrative control processes, as well as auditing information systems and IT processes.

Languages:
Professional fluency in English is mandatory, with excellent oral and written communication skills. A good command of at least one other language from the OSCE region is considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
This position is a fixed-term secondment role, with a maximum service period of 10 years. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. The OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application process, and candidates must ensure their applications are submitted through their respective nominating authorities. The OSCE appointments are subject to medical clearance, and candidates should be aware that only those nominated by participating States will be considered for this position.