2024-418 - Senior Internal Auditor (P-4)

Category : Office of Internal Oversight - (0301)/Senior Internal Auditor - (F0029)

Contract Type : Fixed-term Professional

Job Details :

OPCW Office of Internal Oversight (OiO) is looking for a Senior Internal Auditor with extensive knowledge and experience in auditing. Working under the direct supervision of the Director of Office of Internal Oversight (OiO), the incumbent of the post will ensure the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls. The incumbent leads and conducts internal audits in accordance with the professional standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors.


Under the direct supervision of and reporting to the Director of the Office of Internal Oversight, the incumbent leads and conducts internal audits in accordance with the professional standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors. The incumbent performs the following specific functions:

Proposes an annual internal audit programme on the basis of a comprehensive risk assessment process.
Conducts risk-based financial, compliance and performance audits of OPCW operations and processes, including IT-related assurance engagements, to evaluate their compliance to the Regulations and Rules, and their economy, efficiency and effectiveness in achieving the OPCW’s objectives;
Proposes specific, measurable, actionable, realistic and timebound (SMART) recommendations to promote operational effectiveness and efficiency, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with OPCW strategies, policies and procedures.
Undertakes audits of IT general and application controls, including information system security controls, cybersecurity, business continuity and disaster recovery, ERP systems and conducts data analytics to support continuous auditing;
Ensures the timely follow-up of recommendations made in internal audit reports and reporting thereon to management and the governing bodies.  Ensures that the related IT tools and processes are kept fit for purpose.
Provides advisory services on internal control systems, such as in reviewing organisational policies and procedures, recommending improvements and propose changes, and participates as observer in various OPCW management committees as required;
Ensures that internal guidelines, policies and procedures for internal audit activities are kept up-to-date in accordance with the latest IIA Standards;
Performs certification for quality management activities of inspection equipment and database as required;
Contribute to and deliver advanced Internal Audit training activities, incorporating the latest knowledge in Internal Audit topics, such as risk management, data analytics, use of emerging technologies in oversight and fraud detection.
Serve as the principal Business Continuity Officer within the OIO, ensuring advanced contingency planning and recovery strategies, as well as internal coordination of business continuity updates, as required.
Supervises and evaluates the work of the Internal Auditor and other staff assigned.
Performs other duties as required by the Director, OIO.


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