Senior Internal Audit Associate: Risk & Controls Lead

UNOPS; København; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

UNOPS is seeking an Internal Audit Senior Associate in Copenhagen to manage and integrate audit processes from fieldwork to post-audit administration. You will ensure quality, timeliness and compliance with professional standards, while guiding junior staff and contributing to continuous IAIG improvements.

The role involves working independently within established procedures, applying IAIG methodologies, and supporting audits across UNOPS offices.

Qualifications

• Relevant audit experience in assurance, compliance or risk management.
• Knowledge of data analytics and audit technologies is desirable.
• Bachelor's or Master's in accounting/finance or related field; professional cert is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop risk-based audit programs using IAIG methodology and standards.
• Conduct fieldwork: review docs, interview staff, test controls, document evidence.
• Draft sections of audit reports and assist senior personnel with QA.
• Manage post-audit admin in ERP and track management actions.

Skills

Audit experience

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Professional accounting/auditing certification (asset)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Agresso/Unit4 ERP

Job description

UNOPS is seeking an Internal Audit Senior Associate in Copenhagen to manage and integrate audit processes from fieldwork to post-audit administration. You will ensure quality, timeliness and compliance with professional standards, while guiding junior staff and contributing to continuous IAIG improvements.

The role involves working independently within established procedures, applying IAIG methodologies, and supporting audits across UNOPS offices.