Financial Auditor

NATO; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 91 000 - 113 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NATO is seeking a qualified auditor to serve as primary auditor for financial statement audits of NATO Reporting Entities and NSIP expenditures. You will potentially audit non-NATO bodies and collaborate on team audits, with travel across member states as required.

The role requires a university degree, at least 6 years of audit experience, and strong knowledge of INTOSAI and ISA standards, along with proficiency in audit software, and excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent.
• At least 6 years of financial statement audit experience.
• Knowledge of INTOSAI standards and ISA/IAASB.
• Knowledge of current auditing techniques including audit software.
• Analytical and strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in English and French at required levels; willingness to travel.

Responsabilités

• Act as primary auditor for financial statement audits of NATO and NSIP expenditures.
• Potentially act as team member on audits of NATO/non-NATO entities.
• Manage and review audit work of colleagues in the team.
• Report findings clearly to the Board in accordance with adopted standards.
• Travel extensively across NATO member countries as required.

Connaissances

INTOSAI auditing standards

ISA/IAASB knowledge

audit software

analytical skills

oral and written communication

travel willingness

Formation

University degree

Outils

Audit software

Description du poste

Primary Location

Belgium-Brussels

NATO Body

NATO International Staff (NATO IS)

Schedule

Full-time

Application Deadline

09-Sep-2026, 12:59:00 AM

Salary (Pay Basis)

9,604.83

Grade

NATO Grade G20

The International Board of Auditors for NATO (IBAN) is an independent, external audit body that carries out external audits of NATO bodies, assimilated entities and of the NATO Security Investment Programme (NSIP).

The incumbent will act as a primary auditor for financial statement audits of NATO Reporting Entities and audits of NSIP expenditure, as assigned by the Board, in accordance with the auditing standards adopted by the Board. The incumbent may act as primary auditor for financial statement audits of non-NATO bodies, as assigned by the Board. The incumbent may also act as a team member on financial statement audits of NATO and non-NATO bodies or audits of NSIP expenditure, as assigned by the Board.

Qualifications and Experience

• possess a university degree or equivalent level of qualification;
• have at least 6 years’ financial statement audit experience;
• have knowledge of the auditing standards promulgated by the International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) and of the International Standards on Auditing (ISA) issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB);
• possess knowledge of current auditing techniques including audit software;
• possess excellent analytical skills and oral and written communication skills;
• possess the following minimum levels of NATO’s official languages (English/French): V (“Advanced”) in one and II (“Elementary”) in the other; and
• be able to travel extensively (approximately half the working year) throughout NATO member countries, and be prepared to work outside of normal office hours, if required.

The following would be considered an advantage:

• experience as an Information Technology (IT) auditor and possessing a relevant qualification, such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA);
• experience in performing audits of cost statements presenting expenditures of projects in compliance with specific regulations;
• membership of nationally recognised professional accountancy or auditing institutions;
• prior audit work experience or seconded status in a national Supreme Audit Institution; and
• experience with the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) issued by the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

Project Management: Act as primary auditor for financial statement audits of NATO or non-NATO bodies as assigned by the Board. Act as primary auditor for audits of NSIP expenditure, as assigned by the Board. Manage and review the audit work of other auditors assigned to their team. When required, act as a team member on financial statement audits of NATO and non-NATO bodies or audits of NSIP expenditure as assigned by the Board.

Expertise Development: Ensure continuous professional development of audit skills as well as knowledge of NATO, NATO entities and activities and auditing practices at other International Organisations.

Knowledge Management: Prepare and present clear, convincing and timely audit reports and/or findings in accordance with the auditing standards adopted by the Board. Communicate reports and results with the Board, other auditors and auditees. Provide input to short-term work plans and manage implementation to achieve IBAN’s objectives. Determine how a policy will affect a functional area and contribute to wider policy development.

Perform any other duty as assigned.

Reporting Line: The incumbent conducts the audit work under the supervision of the Board.

Interactions: The incumbent works closely with supervisors, support staff and management at the audited entities, as well as with the Principal Auditor, Senior Auditors and other Auditors. The incumbent must maintain close working contacts with officials of NATO bodies and national representatives in host countries.

Direct reports: N/a

Indirect reports: N/a.

Competencies

• Achievement: works to meet standards.
• Analytical Thinking: sees multiple relationships.
• Clarity and Accuracy: checks own work.
• Conceptual Thinking: applies learned concepts.
• Customer Service Orientation: takes personal responsibility for correcting problems.
• Empathy: is open to others’ perspectives.
• Impact and Influence: takes multiple actions to persuade.
• Initiative: is decisive in a time-sensitive situation.
• Teamwork: solicits inputs and encourages others.

Contract

Contract to be offered to the successful applicant (if non-seconded): Definite duration contract of three years; possibility of renewal up to a maximum of 9 years’ service.

Contract clause applicable:

It has been decided that for technical reasons, turnover is required in this post, and therefore, the maximum period of service in this post is normally six or nine years. Accordingly, the successful applicant will be offered a 3-year definite duration contract, which may be renewed twice, for a further period of up to 3 years each .

If the successful applicant is seconded from the national administration of one of NATO’s member States, a 3-year definite duration contract will be offered, which, may be renewed twice for a further period of up to 3 years subject also to the agreement of the national authority concerned.

Serving NATO staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the IBAN Charter and NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations .

Additional Information

NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strives to provide equal access to employment, advancement and retention, independent of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, cultural background, sexual orientation, and disability.

NATO welcomes applications of nationals from all member Nations, and strongly encourages women to apply.

NATO is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible working environment, where all candidates living with disabilities can fully participate in the recruitment and selection process.

If you require reasonable accommodation, please inform us during your selection process.

Candidates will be required to provide documented medical evidence to support their request for accommodation.

Building Integrity is a key element of NATO’s core tasks.

As an employer, NATO values commitment to the principles of integrity, transparency and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices established for the defence and related security sector.

Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.

Due to the broad interest in NATO and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or e-mail enquiries cannot be dealt with.

Applicants who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment to another post of a similar nature, albeit at the same or a lower grade, provided they meet the necessary requirements.

The nature of this position may require the staff member at times to be called upon to travel for work and/or to work outside normal office hours.

The organization offers several work-life policies including Teleworking and Flexible Working arrangements (Flexitime) subject to business requirements.

Please note that the International Staff at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium is a non-smoking environment.

For information about the NATO Single Salary Scale (Grading, Allowances, etc.) please visit our website . Detailed data is available under the Salary and Benefits tab.

NATO does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process.