Chief, Internal Audit & Risk Oversight

World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO in Geneva seeks an experienced professional to lead the Internal Audit Section within the Internal Oversight Division. The role focuses on risk-based audit planning, complex audits, quality assurance, and senior management engagement.

Candidate must have an advanced degree, professional audit certifications, 10+ years of experience in internal audit, and fluency in English (and a UN language).

Qualifikationen

• Advanced university degree (master’s) or equivalent; a first-level degree with additional experience may be accepted.
• Professional certifications such as CPA/CA/CIA/CFE/CISA or equivalent are required.
• At least ten years of progressive internal audit experience in international or private sectors.

Aufgaben

• Leads the development and implementation of risk-based internal audit plans.
• Oversees complex, high-risk audits and pre-approves outputs.
• Engages with senior management to assess governance and risk frameworks.
• Directs monitoring of audit recommendations and action plans.
• Supervises staff, sets objectives, and ensures quality outputs.
• Prepares high-level audit reports and presents to IAOC and stakeholders.
• Represents the section in internal committees and inter-agency networks.
• Contributes to strategic planning, budgeting, and continuous improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Audit management

Risk-based auditing

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Digital fluency

Executive communication

Ausbildung

Advanced university degree

Bachelor's degree + experience alternative

Tools

Audit management systems

Data analytics tools

AI in auditing

Jobbeschreibung

World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO in Geneva seeks an experienced professional to lead the Internal Audit Section within the Internal Oversight Division. The role focuses on risk-based audit planning, complex audits, quality assurance, and senior management engagement.

Candidate must have an advanced degree, professional audit certifications, 10+ years of experience in internal audit, and fluency in English (and a UN language).