Internal Auditor P3, 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

This position is located in the Office of Internal Audit in Headquarters (HQ) in Rome, Italy. The professional will work as team member under the supervision of the Director, Office of Internal Audit or the designate.

THE ROLE

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):
- Efficiently plan and undertake audit assignments in multi-disciplinary audit teams in accordance with internal procedures and auditing standards.- Contribute to the preparation and implementation of risk-based audit plans and programmes.- Draft audit observations, seek feedback from the business units to ensure completeness and adequacy of supporting documentation and all statements made in the audit report.- Formulate recommended actions required from the business units to address shortcomings identified, strengthen internal controls and improve business processes. 5. Prepare accurate working papers for review by the team leader.- Where required, conduct audit assignments as a team leader under the overall supervision of a senior Internal Auditor.- Contribute to the evaluation of risk management and internal control systems of WFP offices, and further analysis as assigned by the supervisor.- Proactively follow up on implementation of audit recommendations and make initial evaluation of responses and actions taken by managers of the audited offices.- Support the development and update of Audit policies and procedures.- Promote knowledge sharing with the office and provide on-the-job training to other staff.- 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 five or more years of relevant progressively responsible experience in contributing and/or undertaking audits in various organizations that use modern auditing techniques including auditing automated financial and management information systems and management and operational areas.

**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:
- Knowledge of auditing standards, methodologies and practices including applicable financial rules and procedures.- Demonstrated practical use of auditing techniques including familiarity with electronic sources and databases.- Knowledge of how to collect information, systemize, analyse and draw conclusions.- Business acumen.- Strong analytical and time management skills.- Solid oral and written communication skills.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This is an International Professional position and is open to all nationalities.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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