Internal Auditor P4, Rome, Italy

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

20 October 2024-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website:
WHY JOIN WFP?- WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.- WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.- WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.- A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.- We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

ABOUT INTERNAL AUDITOR AT WFP

Job holders hold responsibility for all phases of audits/reviews and the coaching/guiding other staff working on those assignments. Frequent travel to WFP Field Operations, mainly to developing countries, is required This position is based in Rome and reports the Director, Office of Internal Audit or the designate.

THE ROLE

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
- Perform complex/major audit assignments in multi-disciplinary audit teams, operational reviews, special audits in accordance with internal procedures and auditing standards.- Prepare risk-based audit plans and programmes, prepare and review audit working papers, develop and document audit observations and related recommendations to address shortcomings identified, strengthen internal controls and improve business processes.- Prepare comprehensive audit reports incorporating input from team members, answers from auditees and the Management feedback from the Office of Internal Audit.- Lead or participate in the Office of Internal Audit work planning, development of professional practices and ad hoc assignments as determined by senior Management.- Communicate timely and effectively with the Management of the Office of Internal Audit on the status of engagements, issues impacting them and steps taken.- Monitor the status of audit recommendations, assess the adequacy and timeliness of actions taken by the audited offices.- Support coordination of activities with WFP’s external auditors. 8. Make significant contribution to the development and update of Internal Audit policies and procedures.- Identify training needs, develop training programs and materials, and deliver workshops with respect to auditing approaches and techniques.- Provide direction and guidance to the team members, coach them for effective team work and results, and assess their performance.- Take responsibility for an equitable and inclusive workplace which incorporates all dimensions of the WFP diversity and inclusion framework.- Other as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education:
- Advanced University degree in Audit, Business and Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or other related field, or First University degree with additional professional experience.- Completed certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Chartered Accountant (CCA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or equivalent is required (or proven internal audit experience).

**Experience**:
- Typically eight or more years (three of which international) of relevant progressively responsible experience in planning, leading and executing internal audits in various organizations that use modern auditing techniques including auditing automated financial and management information systems, management and operational areas.- Demonstrated records of supervision of audit teams or staff.

**Language**:
- Fluency (level C) in English language.- Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language).

MORE ABOUT YOU:
You have:
- Demonstrated expertise in auditing standards, methodologies and practices including applicable financial rules and procedures.- Demonstrated practical use of auditing techniques including familiarity with electronic sources and databas