Audit Specialist: Risk & IT Assurance

imf; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The IMF Office of Internal Audit (OIA) seeks an Audit Specialist to support planning and execution of risk-based audits and advisory engagements, covering Business Process and IT domains. The role includes delivering high-impact reports, assisting in project planning, and contributing to OIA-wide initiatives during the appointment period.

Qualified candidates typically hold an advanced degree or CPA/CIA with several years of audit experience, excellent analytical skills, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree or professional certification (CPA/CIA) with 4+ years of relevant work experience; or 2+ years at Grade A10 or equivalent.
• Professional skepticism, analytical thinking, and independent judgment are required.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and objectivity in evaluating complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Support risk-based audits and advisory engagements across business processes or IT.
• Lead assignments as auditor-in-charge when assigned and ensure quality and timeliness.
• Apply analytical methods to test designs, controls, and data; propose improvements.
• Communicate findings clearly to clients and management with actionable recommendations.

Skills

Auditing

Risk assessment

Data analysis

AI tools awareness

Project management

Education

Advanced degree or CPA/CIA

Tools

Copilot AI

Data analytics tools

Job description

The IMF Office of Internal Audit (OIA) seeks an Audit Specialist to support planning and execution of risk-based audits and advisory engagements, covering Business Process and IT domains. The role includes delivering high-impact reports, assisting in project planning, and contributing to OIA-wide initiatives during the appointment period.

Qualified candidates typically hold an advanced degree or CPA/CIA with several years of audit experience, excellent analytical skills, and strong communication