Head of Professional Practices & Audit Quality

ACCA Careers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF in New York is seeking a seasoned professional to lead the Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme within the Office of Internal Audit and Investigations. The role directs audit standards, methodologies, risk-based planning, and performance analytics to ensure high quality assurance across UNICEF operations.

The position requires a strong record in internal audit leadership, coupled with the ability to communicate complex findings to senior management and oversight bodies, and a

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required; Masters preferred.
• 10+ years in internal audit or related fields.
• Experience leading QAIP and audit methodologies.
• Ability to synthesize complex information for senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead QAIP and improve audit quality and standards.
• Strategic planning of audit universe and risk-based priorities.
• Develop KPIs and dashboards for audit performance.
• Drive digital audit initiatives and data analytics.

Skills

QAIP leadership

Risk-based planning

Audit performance & KPIs

Data analytics

TeamMate/Power BI

Executive reporting

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

TeamMate

Power BI

Job description

UNICEF in New York is seeking a seasoned professional to lead the Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme within the Office of Internal Audit and Investigations. The role directs audit standards, methodologies, risk-based planning, and performance analytics to ensure high quality assurance across UNICEF operations.

The position requires a strong record in internal audit leadership, coupled with the ability to communicate complex findings to senior management and oversight bodies, and a