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Internal Auditor

EUPOL Afghanistan - European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan

Kabul, Afghanistan 

Job Description

EUPOL Afghanistan is inviting qualified candidates to apply for its currently vacant International Staff positions. EUPOL Afghanistan (European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan) is a civilian Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) mission. We are looking for professionals who would like to be part of a fast paced and dynamic organisation which offers opportunities for personal and professional development.

Position Name: Internal Auditor Ref.Number: KA-C-34
Component/Department/Unit: Head of Mission
Employment Regime: Seconded/Contracted
Post Category for Contracted: Mission Support Management Level (MSML)
Level of Security Clearance: EU Secret
Availability: ASAP
Open to Contributing Third States: No

Reporting Line:

The Internal Auditor will assist the Head of Mission Office (HMO) in the performance of the EUPOL mandate reporting to the Head of Mission.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • To be in charge of planning and conducting financial, systems and performance audit controls;
  • To develop a risk-based audit programme for validation by the Mission's management;
  • To assure effective management of the audit activities;
  • To plan appropriate audit procedures and methods to meet the objective of the audit engagements, considering the efficient use of resources;
  • To operate in accordance with relevant provisions, in particular with internationally established professional internal auditing standards and best practices;
  • To prepare high quality audit reports presenting the findings and recommendations;
  • To obtain feedback from auditees on the conduct of the audit;
  • To recommend corrective actions to the Mission's management and to follow up and review corrective actions taken by management;
  • To provide advice and guidance to the Head of Mission and the Head of Mission Support in order to improve compliance with internal control standards;
  • To establish a risk-based ex post financial control function to be performed in compliance with the relevant international standards, the regulations and legal rules applicable to this field in the context of the EU and EC guidelines;
  • To assess whether financial operations have been legally and regularly executed and accounts are reliable by conducting ex-post financial checks based on audit methodologies;
  • To ascertain the nature of a process, identify key control points and evaluate their efficiency and effectiveness;
  • To identify and map risks; to design and establish risk mitigation systems along the Mission's financial circuits with a view to improving compliance with financial control rules and standards;
  • To evaluate adequacy of management and control systems and the implementation of financial and accounting policies, systems and procedures;
  • To examine whether resources are used efficiently and economically and achieving effective results;
  • To examine the reliability and integrity of information systems;
  • To liaise with the European Commission as appropriate;
  • To undertake any other related tasks as required by the Head of Mission.

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential Education and Experience

Successful completion of a full course of university studies attested by a degree in Audit, Economics, Finance or Accounting, where the normal duration of university education in the country awarded is three (3) years or more and, after having obtained the university degree at least 5 years of relevant and proven full-time professional experience in the fields of Audit, Finance or Accounting is required.

Specification of Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years experience as an Auditor in a public administration or in an internationally recognised audit firm;
  • Proven Audit management experience, in particular to develop and implement a risk-based audit programme;
  • Very good sense of organisation, priority-setting and ability to react quickly to new demands;
  • Capacity to lead a small team;
  • Excellent analytical, research and problem-solving skills;
  • Highly motivated, discreet and dynamic candidate;
  • Excellent drafting skills;
  • Capacity to produce audit reports with a real added value, notably in the quality of the recommendations;
  • Good knowledge of EC Financial Regulation and audit practices;
  • Knowledge and experience working with computerised financial systems in the area of accounting or financial management and with Audit management software.

Advantageous

  • Member of a corps or body within European Union Member states public institutions having attributed functions of this nature and/or certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or equivalent;
  • Previous experience in EU Institutions;
  • Experience in setting up an internal audit capability in a big and complex organisation;
  • Substantial knowledge of the functioning of the EU and in particular CSDP Missions;
  • International experience, particularly in crisis areas with multinational and international organisations;
  • Good knowledge and/or experience in strategic management and/or public administration;
  • Very good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral;
  • Ability to perform under stress and in difficult circumstances.

How to Apply

Please find the job description and the application form on: http://eeas.europa.eu/csdp/opportunities/index_en.htm.

The Deadline for Application is 22 May 2015 at 17:00 hrs. CET.

The EU strives for improved gender balance in CSDP operations in compliance with UNSCR 1325.