Closing Date: 6 September 2024
IRENA is Recruiting for an Internal Auditor (Globally Flexible) based in UAE
Organisational background
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an inter-governmental organization mandated with the widespread and increased adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy. At present, IRENA has 169 Members (168 States and the European Union) that acceded to its Statute, and 15 additional States in the process of accession. IRENA supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future and serves as the principal platform for international cooperation, a centre of excellence, and a repository of policy, technology, resource, and financial knowledge on renewable energy. The Agency implements its mandate with the view of sustainable development, increased energy security, and low-carbon economic growth and prosperity.
The Director-General has overall responsibility for providing leadership to carry out the Agency’s mandate and is also responsible for the efficient and effective management of the Agency’s mandate and its Work Programme. As part of the Internal Oversight Function, the Internal Auditor is responsible for providing assurance that programmes, activities and work of different units and divisions are delivered effectively and that continuous improvements are fostered in methods and procedures so as to enhance the quality of the Agency’s operations. The Auditor is also responsible for identifying major risks for the Agency, supporting the development of risk management and internal control frameworks, providing objective assurances that they are operating effectively, and proposing remedial action to minimize such risks.
Duties and responsibilities
With operational independence, the Auditor will be responsible for the formulation and achievement of audit objectives. The duties and responsibilities include:
- Conduct of routine internal audit and investigations necessary to maintain transparency and accountability;
- Evaluation and monitoring of the Agency’s risk management processes;
- Evaluation of the relevance, security, reliability and integrity of statistical and financial data/information;
- Evaluation of compliance of financial transactions with Assembly decisions, resolutions, approved programmes and other legislative mandates, regulations, procedure and related administrative directives;
- Review of economy, efficiency and effectiveness of financial, physical and human resources management and utilization and of programme delivery;
- Review of operations and programmes to ascertain the extent to which results are consistent with established goals and objectives;
- Examination of the structure of the Agency and its responsiveness to the requirements of programmes and legislative mandates and by conducting management audits;
- Making recommendations on matters arising from audits and monitoring programme manager’s response;
- Following up of action taken on the external and internal audit recommendations and approved recommendations of external oversight bodies;
- Rendering advice on appropriate systems of controls and other accounting and operational matters in a consulting capacity;
- Assessment and conduct of special investigations on alleged misconduct such as fraud, theft, embezzlement, corruption and other financial irregularities; and
- Carrying out special audits that may be requested by the Director‐General
The auditor will also provide technical inputs to internal controls and risk management, including:
- Assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and risk management;
- Documenting findings and communicating orally and/or in writing to the audited offices on their compliance, performance and potential for improvement;
- Recommending actions to address shortcomings identified, strengthening internal controls and improving business processes;
- Conducting special assignments including management reviews, advisory services, special audits.
Qualifications
Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance, accounting or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent is desirable.
Experience: A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in audit, finance, accounting, administration, statistics, computer science or related area. Internal and/or external audit experience with international organizations is desirable.
Language: Excellent command of written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of other languages is desirable.
Applications from qualified women, especially from nationals of developing countries, are highly encouraged.
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