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, focusing on a comprehensive approach to security that includes politico-military, economic, environmental, and human aspects. The OSCE Secretariat, located in Vienna, Austria, supports the Chairpersonship and provides operational and administrative support to field operations and other institutions. The Internal Audit Section, part of the Office of Internal Oversight (OIO), is responsible for conducting internal audits, investigations, and evaluations of the OSCE's executive structures, ensuring compliance and effective resource use.

Job Overview:
The Senior Auditor position is a seconded role at the P4 level within the UN common system, focusing on planning, leading, and conducting audits and advisory activities across the OSCE. The incumbent will be responsible for drafting reports that provide assurance on governance, risk management, internal control, compliance, and performance. This role involves engaging with auditees, translating audit activities into measurable value for the organization, and contributing to the development of professional practices within the OIO. The Senior Auditor will also act as an alternate to the Head of Internal Audit when necessary, ensuring the successful execution of audit assignments and maintaining high standards of quality assurance throughout the audit lifecycle.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, conduct, and draft reports for assigned audits and reviews, ensuring quality assurance and effective implementation of audit activities.
• Engage 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.
• Contribute to the continuous development of professional practices within the OIO and conduct quality assurance reviews of audit assignments.
• Support the development of the OIO work plan and provide feedback on policy documents.
• Incorporate 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.

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 or Accounting body is required, such as CIA, CISA, CFE, CPA, or ACCA. A minimum of nine years of experience in the audit or 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 performing quality assurance tasks within an internal audit function is highly desirable. Candidates should demonstrate gender awareness and sensitivity, and the ability to work with diverse teams while maintaining impartiality and objectivity.

Educational Background:
The position requires a first-level university degree, which is equivalent to a Bachelor's degree, in fields such as management, economics, finance, business administration, or information technology. Additional certifications from recognized auditing or accounting bodies are mandatory, emphasizing the importance of formal education in the audit profession.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of nine years of relevant experience in the audit or accounting field at the national or international level. This experience should include exposure to management and financial control processes, as well as auditing information systems. Experience in quality assurance within an internal audit function is highly desirable, indicating the need for a seasoned professional capable of handling complex audit assignments.

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

Additional Notes:
This position is a fixed-term secondment role with a maximum service period of 10 years. The OSCE emphasizes diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. The organization retains the right to re-advertise the vacancy or modify the job description as necessary. Candidates must apply through their respective authorities, and the OSCE does not charge any fees during the application process. Medical clearance is required for appointments, and candidates should be aware that the OSCE does not provide a Board and Lodging Allowance for seconded staff.