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 founded 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, and has 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 field operations and other institutions, ensuring that all participating States enjoy equal status and that decisions are made by consensus.

Job Overview:
The Senior Auditor position is a critical role within the Office of Internal Oversight (OIO) at the OSCE Secretariat. This position is open for secondment only, meaning that candidates must be nominated by their respective participating States. The Senior Auditor 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. The role requires a high level of engagement with auditees to ensure that audit activities translate into measurable value for 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. This position is classified as a P4-level role in the UN common system, emphasizing the importance of experience and qualifications in the audit field.

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, providing clear explanations of the audit process and keeping them informed of the audit status and findings.
• Perform follow-ups with auditees to ensure that agreed actions are being implemented and advocate for the execution of these plans.
• Contribute to the development of professional practices within the OIO and conduct quality assurance reviews of audit assignments completed by other auditors.
• Support the development of the OIO work plan and provide timely feedback on revisions to related policy documents.
• Integrate gender mainstreaming considerations into audit works.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the director" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Deputy Director/Head of Internal Audit or the Director of OIO.

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. Candidates should have a minimum of nine years of experience in the audit/accounting field at the national or international level, with exposure to management and financial control processes. 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 auditing standards. Professional fluency in English is mandatory, and proficiency in at least one other OSCE language is advantageous.

Educational Background:
The educational requirement for this position includes a first-level university degree, which can be in fields such as management, economics, finance, business administration, or information technology. This foundational education is essential for understanding the complexities of audit processes and governance frameworks.

Experience:
Candidates should have at least nine years of relevant experience in the audit or accounting field. This experience should include a strong background in evaluating management and financial control processes, as well as exposure to international auditing standards. If candidates possess a second-level degree, the required experience is reduced to seven years, emphasizing the importance of advanced education in this field.

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

Additional Notes:
This position is classified as a fixed-term contract under the international secondment category, with a full-time schedule. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. The maximum period of service in this post is ten years, and candidates must conduct themselves in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. The OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application process, and all costs related to the assignment must be borne by the nominating authorities.