INTERNAL AUDITOR P2, ROME, ITALY

Internal Auditor P2, Rome, Italy DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 27 November 2024-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. 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. 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). THE ROLE To contribute to and/or undertake audit assignments to assess the soundness, adequacy and application of internal management and financial controls. This position is based in Headquarters (HQ) and work as team members under the supervision of the Director, Office of Internal Audit or the designate. Frequent travel to WFP Field Operations, mainly to developing countries, is required. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority): Contribute to audit assignments in multi-disciplinary audit teams in accordance with internal procedures and auditing standards. Contribute to the implementation of the audit programmes, draft audit observations and support audit teams with preparation of audit papers and analysis of various documents and information, or interviews, related to audit assignments to ensure completeness and adequacy of supporting documentation and statements made in the audit report. Prepare accurate working papers for review by the team leader. Contribute to the evaluation of risk management and internal control systems of WFP offices, and further analysis as assigned by the supervisor. Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations, and contribute to initial evaluation of responses and actions taken by managers of the audited offices. 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 three or more years of relevant experience in contributing and/or undertaking audits in various organizations that use modern auditing techniques including auditing automated financial and management information systems, 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. Ability to collect information, systemize, analyze and draw conclusions. Business acumen. Time management skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. TERMS AND CONDITIONS This is an International Professional position and is open to all nationalities. Mobility is and continues to be a core contractual requirement in WFP. This position is however classified as “non-rotational” which means the incumbent shall not be subject to the regular reassignment process unless the position is reclassified as rotational. The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year. This position is open to both internal and external candidates. The selected candidate will be required to relocate to Rome, Italy to take up this assignment. #J-18808-Ljbffr