Internal Auditor(P3)

Internal Auditor(P3) - (2024/0643 (018784))

Organization: OIOS-Internal Audit and Management Services Group

Primary Location: Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters

Job Posting: 2024-11-19, 4:59:39 AM

Closing Date: 2024-12-16, 4:59:00 PM

Duration in Months: 36

Contract Type: Fixed Term - Regular

Probation Period: 1 Year

Full Competitive Recruitment: Yes

Organizational Setting

The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) comprises four main functional areas: internal audit, investigation, management services and programme evaluation. In accordance with its Charter, OIOS provides the Director General and IAEA managers with objective, independent and systematic assessments for the purposes of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of programme delivery, and ensuring accountability, sound governance, risk management and internal control, and good management practice.

Main Purpose

As a member of the Internal Audit and Management Services Group, under the general direction of the Director of OIOS, the Internal Auditor plans and conducts financial, management, operational and performance audits of assigned organizational or functional activities in accordance with the Internal Audit Manual and in compliance with the OIOS Charter.

Role

The Internal Auditor is 1) an examiner, responsible for planning and conducting audit assignments of mid-level complexity; 2) a risk assessor, helping to bring a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes; and 3) an advisor, carrying out independent, objective assurance and advisory activities designed to add value and improve the Agency’s operations.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Assist in developing and executing comprehensive audit plans that assess the adequacy of risk management, governance processes, and internal controls.
Prepare and implement risk-based internal audit assignments with the following objectives:
To assess risks that could threaten the achievement of Agency objectives and to determine whether adequate and appropriate controls have been established to mitigate the identified risk;
To assess the degree of compliance with the Agency regulations, rules and policies;
To determine the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls;
To determine whether the Agency's assets and resources are sufficiently protected from misuse, theft and losses;
To assess the management practices and to verify that the resources are used for the efficient and effective implementation of its programme and activities; and
To recommend appropriate remedial actions to address risks, ensure compliance, and improve the efficient and effective management of the Agency resources. These recommendations should focus on adoption of management best practices.

Conduct any other tasks as required.

Competencies and Expertise

**Core Competencies**(Competency Framework)

**Name**

**Definition**
- Communication- Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions.- Achieving Results- Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned.- Teamwork- Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions.- Planning and Organizing- Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans.**Functional Competencies**

**Name**

**Definition**
- Analytical thinking- Analyses information to identify cause and effect relationships and correlations. Identifies critical elements and assesses consequences of different courses of action and proposes solutions.- Judgement/decision making- Consults with supervisor/manager and takes decisions in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules. Makes decisions reflecting best practice and professional theories and standards.- Technical/scientific credibility- Ensures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards and scientific methods. Provides scientifically/technically accepted information that is credible and reliable.**Required Expertise**

**Function**

**Name**

**Expertise Description**
- Finance- Accounting- Ability to review accounting records for efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with accounting procedures; and to analyze and verify financial reports, statements, and other records.- Internal Oversight- Audit, Governance, Risk Management and Internal Controls- Ability to analyse the audit data for appropriateness and accuracy; and to judge the adequacy of internal controls, risk management and governance.- Management and Programme Analysis- Busine