Internal Audit Senior Associate Vacancy Type Internal candidates only

UNOPS; København; On-site; DKK 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

The Internal Audit Senior Associate at UNOPS IAIG supports the governance, risk management, and internal controls by managing audit processes from program development to post-audit administration. The role emphasizes integrity, quality, and timely delivery of engagements with professional standards and established methodologies.

While working independently within procedures, the incumbent contributes to continuous improvement and provides input to senior audit personnel, ensuring well-documented

Qualifications

• Experience in audit, assurance, compliance, or risk management.
• Experience with UN system or international organizations desirable.
• Familiarity with cloud productivity tools, ERP systems, and project management tools.
• Exposure to data analytics and continuous auditing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audit fieldwork, including reviewing documentation, performing interviews, testing controls, and documenting evidence in accordance with IAIG methodology and professional standards.
• Prepare detailed working papers and draft audit report sections, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adequate evidence support.
• Participate in audit missions to UNOPS offices, including those with challenging operational or security conditions.
• Support advisory engagements and other assurance activities as assigned.
• Review terms of reference and reports from outsourced auditors, providing procedural guidance to project offices and escalating significant issues.
• Manage post-audit administrative activities, monitor agreed management actions, and maintain follow-up records.
• Utilize data analysis and digital tools, including AI, for audit testing and reporting.
• Maintain constructive professional relationships with auditees and colleagues, and compile budget and expenditure information for assigned IAIG budget lines.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Artificial Intelligence

Auditing

Data Analysis

Report Writing

Stakeholder Engagement

Effective Communication

Business Relationship Management

Education

Accounting degree

Finance degree

Business Administration degree

Auditing certification asset

Job description

Organizational context

The Internal Audit and Investigations Group (IAIG) at UNOPS provides independent assurance and oversight to enhance governance, risk management, and internal controls. IAIG delivers assurance engagements, advisory reviews, and project audits across field offices and HQ units. The group also conducts impartial investigations into misconduct, safeguarding organizational integrity and promoting ethical conduct to ensure UNOPS effectively delivers its mandate with transparency and accountability.

Job purpose

The Internal Audit Senior Associate supports the Internal Audit and Investigations Group (IAIG) by managing and integrating various audit processes, from program development and fieldwork to post-audit administration. This role ensures the integrity, quality, and timeliness of audit engagements by applying professional audit standards and established methodologies. The incumbent performs specialized audit activities, conducts testing, analysis, and documentation, and contributes to the continuous improvement of IAIG's practices. While working independently within established procedures, the role provides practical input on assigned matters, with significant professional judgments and overall engagement responsibilities resting with senior audit personnel, ensuring accurate and well-documented completion of assigned work.

Responsibilities

Conduct audit fieldwork, including reviewing documentation, performing interviews, testing controls, and documenting evidence in accordance with IAIG methodology and professional standards. Prepare detailed working papers and draft audit report sections, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adequate evidence support. Participate in audit missions to UNOPS offices, including those with challenging operational or security conditions. Support advisory engagements and other assurance activities as assigned. Review terms of reference and reports from outsourced auditors, providing procedural guidance to project offices and escalating significant issues. Manage post-audit administrative activities, monitor agreed management actions, and maintain follow-up records. Utilize data analysis and digital tools, including AI, for audit testing and reporting. Maintain constructive professional relationships with auditees and colleagues, and compile budget and expenditure information for assigned IAIG budget lines.

Education

Completion of secondary education with 7 years of relevant experience is required. A university degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Audit, or a related field is desirable and may reduce experience requirements. A professional accounting or auditing certification is an asset.

Work experience

Requires relevant experience in audit, assurance, compliance, or risk management. Experience with the UN system or international organizations is desirable. Familiarity with cloud-based productivity tools, ERP systems, and project management tools is beneficial. Exposure to data analytics and continuous auditing methodologies is also desirable.

Skills

Analytical Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Auditing, Business Relationship Management, Data Analysis, Evidence Collection, Report Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Effective Communication

Required languages

English

Desired languages

French, Spanish