Internal Auditor at OECD in Paris, Île-de-France Region, fr

Company Description

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, that works to build better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.

Evaluation and Internal Audit (EVIA) is responsible for Internal Audit and In-depth Evaluations. Both functions are part of a comprehensive control and oversight architecture in the OECD. Internal Audit shall provide the Secretary-General with an independent and objective assurance and advisory activity designed to add value and improve the Organisation's operations. It shall help the Organisation accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

EVIA is looking for an Internal Auditor to join its Internal Audit function to lead mandates as approved by the Internal Audit Work Plans. The Internal Auditor will report to the Principal Auditor, under the general guidance of the Director for Evaluation and Internal Audit. The incumbent will contribute to the management, co-ordination and execution of the Internal Audit strategies and work programmes, with the objective of providing the Secretary-General with an independent assessment of the Organisation's risk management, internal control and governance processes.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

Conduct Internal Audit activities

• participate in the development of, and periodic reporting on, the Internal Audit Strategy and annual Work Plans;
• plan, execute and draft reports for assigned audits, reviews and other audit/advisory activities aimed at providing assurance on and/or strengthening governance, risk management, internal control, compliance and performance across OECD operations as well as hosted and autonomous entities;
• manage technical assistance from external consultants on assigned audit mandates, ensuring compliance with the Internal Audit guide, methodology and templates;
• perform periodic follow-up with Management to ensure that agreed actions are on track to be implemented, engage with auditees to ensure that the actions implemented address the issues and risks identified, and ensure that the related information technology (IT) tools and processes are kept fit for purpose;
• assist in the liaison and co-ordination with the External Auditor;
• participate in Internal Audit quality assurance and improvement to ensure compliance with the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA);
• contribute to innovation through continuous professional development and activities with international organisation peers, the Institut Français de l'Audit et du Contrôle Internes (IFACI), the IIA and/or other standard setters, to ensure continued use of best practices and leading-edge methodologies in internal auditing;
• provide support to the Principal Auditor and perform other duties as assigned.

Contribute to Audit Committee meetings

• present internal audit reports for assigned audit mandates;
• present the results of the implementation of internal audit recommendations by Management; and
• draft the minutes of the Committee meetings.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• a university degree in business, finance, accounting, information technology, law or related fields; and
• a professional certification in accounting or auditing, such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).

Professional Background

• a minimum of five years of relevant experience in auditing, financial analysis, accounting or a closely related field, preferably in international organisations, multilateral financial institutions and/or the private sector;
• practical experience of dealing with issues of governance, risks and internal controls, and an understanding of their implications in a national or international forum (diplomatic and intercultural acumen), with a proven ability to formulate assessments and recommendations;
• practical experience in managing external consultants, and an ability to execute internal audit engagements with limited supervision.

Tools

• Knowledge of computer systems and their application to financial and administrative processes (e.g. data analysis); proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite; knowledge of SAP would be an asset; knowledge of artificial intelligence in an audit context would also be an asset.

Core Competencies

• OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 2); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 2); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).
• To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.

Languages

• Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and excellent written and oral communication in the other.

Additional Information

Closing Date

• This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight November 29 2026 (Paris time).

Contract Duration

• 24 month fixed-term appointment, with the possibility of renewal to a maximum of 36 months.

Please note that our Rules and Regulations stipulate that the mandatory retirement age is 67.

What the OECD offers

• Monthly salary starts at 7 782.39 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
• Click here to consult the Staff Regulations applicable to officials of the OECD. Please note that from 1 July 2025, all Official appointments will be made under the OECD's new contractual modalities.
• Click here to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.
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• Please note that the appointment may be made at one grade lower in the specified job family, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.
• This vacancy may be used to create a pool of candidates for comparable positions, both for open-ended and fixed-term functions.

Selection Process

For retained candidates, the selection process may include a video-recorded interview, job-based assessment and panel interviews.

The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD member countries, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.

The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.