Internal Auditor Vacancy-Job Ref: EJATIOM/0407/2025820

Internal Auditor Vacancy-Job Ref: EJATIOM/0407/2025820

Vienna (Austria)

Job Description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Director, Office of Internal Oversight Services (Internal Audit) and functional and direct supervision of the Audit Manager/Senior Auditor of a Regional Audit Center (RIAC), the Internal Auditor (Roster) will conduct internal audits, including compliance, performance, process, and management audits of IOM activities worldwide. The successful candidate may also conduct fact finding inquiries and support investigations as necessary. The successful candidate requires extensive and lengthy travel, often to difficult duty stations.

Audits/assignments are undertaken in the areas of finance, administration and operations. The Internal Auditor at this level will work individually or as a member of an Audit Team.

Responsibilities

Conduct audits across the organization either individually or as part of a team.
Prepare/participate in preparations for risk-based audit plans and programmes in accordance with Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIO) standards.
Document, evaluate and test systems and controls to determine their adequacy and effectiveness to ensure: compliance with policies and procedures;
accomplishment of management’s objectives;
reliability and integrity of information;
economic use of resources; and
safeguarding of assets.

Prepare working papers for review by the auditor in charge or the Head of Internal Audit.
Develop and discuss findings; come to agreement on recommendations and timelines for corrective actions with responsible officers of operations audited and monitor the implementation status of agreed recommendations.
Draft audit reports for the entire assignment or portion of assignment.
Take initiative in identifying appropriate audit tools, best practices and identify/perform tasks aimed at ensuring that the audit/assignments are conducted in accordance with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.

Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited academic institution, in business administration, accounting, finance, audit or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
Professional certification from a recognized accreditation body such as (Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants (ACCA) is required.

Experience

Experience in audit, finance, accounting or a combination thereof; audit experience, preferably at a diversified international level; and,
Demonstrates experience, professional competence and has knowledge of auditing standards and practices, risk assessment, and applicable financial rules and procedures.

Skills

Demonstrates ability to identify issues, formulates opinions and presents conclusions and recommendations;
Capacity to exercise due professional care by considering the: extent of work needed to achieve the audit plan; relative complexity, materiality, or significance of matters to which assurance procedures are applied; adequacy and effectiveness of risk management, good control, and governance processes; probability of significant errors, irregularities, or non-compliance; and cost of assurance in relation to potential benefits;

Alert to significant risks that might affect objectives, operations, or resources;
Knowledge of specialized audit management application such as TM+ or similar application is an advantage; and,
Advanced knowledge of SAP system and of spreadsheet functionality, such as pivot tables, for the purposes of data analysis is desirable.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, French and Spanish) is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2

Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

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