AUDIT ASSISTANT

This position is located in the Resident Audit Office Internal Audit Division,
Office of Internal Oversight Services (IAD/OIOS) in Kuwait. Assignments are
undertaken in the areas of finance, management and administration and
operations. The incumbent at this level works as a member of an audit team and
usually reports to an Auditor.

The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) is the internal oversight
body of the United Nations (UN) and assists the Secretary-General in
fulfilling his oversight responsibilities in respect of the resources and
staff of the Organization through the provision of audit, investigation,
inspection and evaluation services.
Responsibilities
The Audit Assistant:

• Collects relevant information and documentation related to specific audit assignments; extracts and cleanses data from enterprise resource planning and other information systems.


• Assists with the analysis of data using standard techniques and tools to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies


• Assists with the preparation of data sets and data visualization


• Traces original evidence into the records, e.g., personnel documents, budget, accounting vouchers, purchase orders, contracts, requisitions, receiving and inspection reports and invoices.


• Assists in observing random physical inventory of property in various departments throughout the Organisation.


• Performs other duties as may be required such as administrative-related tasks: assisting in coding and monitoring recommendations, recording of time and attendance, assisting in travel arrangements, tracking status of audit assignments, documenting minutes of section meetings,


• Assists in organizing and maintaining the audit working papers.
  Competencies
  • Professionalism: Ability to conduct research and retrieve materials from
  various sources. Ability to maintain accurate records, process a wide variety
  of data. Ability to identify and resolve data discrepancies. Knowledge of the
  United Nations financial rules and regulations. Shows pride in work and in
  achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject
  matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing
  deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than
  personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or
  challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing
  the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full
  involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. The ability to perform
  analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making.


• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.


• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
  Education
  High school diploma or equivalent.
  Work Experience
  A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting,
  finance, administrative services or related area is required. The minimum
  years of relevant experience is reduced to ‎3 for candidates who possess a
  first-level university degree or higher.

Audit experience is desirable.

Experience with specialized audit software is desirable.

Experience in data science or data analytics is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations
Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of another official language of the United Nations language is
desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified applicants may include an assessment exercise and a
competency-based interview.
Special Notice
This post is financed from the Regular Budget. The appointment, or assignment,
and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds,
budgetary approval, or extension of the mandate. Appointment or assignment
against this position is for an initial period of one year.

This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule ‎4.4 of
the United Nations Staff Rules. All staff in the General Service and related
categories shall be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of
each office, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they
may have been in the country. A staff member subject to local recruitment
shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to
international recruitment.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to
assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move
periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established
rules and procedures.

Applicants, who successfully go through a competitive recruitment process and
are recommended for selection and/or inclusion in the roster of pre-approved
candidates for subsequent job openings at the same level and with similar
functions, may have their application information and roster status shared
with other UN Organizations. Such applicants may be contacted by other UN
Organizations for similar job openings, subject to the confirmation of their
interest. Placement on the roster is no guarantee of a future selection.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and
employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of
efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity.
All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and
organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse
and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and
employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race,
religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable
accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support
participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the
application.
United Nations Considerations
According to article ‎101, paragraph ‎3, of the Charter of the United Nations,
the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of
securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if
they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations
of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or
sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they
have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term "sexual
exploitation" means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of
vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including,
but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the
sexual exploitation of another. The term "sexual abuse" means the actual or
threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under
unequal or coercive conditions. The term "sexual harassment" means any
unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be
perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with
work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or
offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the
termination of the perpetrator's working relationship. Candidates who have
committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for
employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a
geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on
the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under
conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United
Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon
request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of
staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency,
competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United
Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General
and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United
Nations in accordance with staff regulation ‎1.2 (c). In this context, all
internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically
to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions
established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the
online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants
may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking
on "Manuals" hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder
homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information
submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job
opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations
including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General
Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and
guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information
pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the
instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening.
No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to
applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration
for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information
provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at ‎11:59 p.m.
(New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT
PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED
NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.