Senior Internal Audit Lead - Fieldwork, Data Analytics & AI

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

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