Audit Coordination Analyst (Home Based)… at United Nations · New York

Tier Definition

Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026
Tier 1: Other UNDP/ UNCDF/ UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed term (FTA) appointments (defined as “internal” candidates) 
Tier 2: UNDP/ UNCDF/ UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
Tier 3: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates”
 

Office/Unit Description

The Office of Financial Resources Management (OFRM) performs a pivotal role within the Bureau for Management Services (BMS) and within UNDP’s global finance function, partnering with Bureaux and Country Offices. The primary role of OFRM is to maintain the financial integrity of UNDP through providing financial leadership, supporting the efficient and effective management of its financial resources, promoting financial sustainability and responsible resource allocation in the context of a fluctuating funding environment. This is accomplished through the development and implementation of sound financial policies and practices, oversight of corporate financial management performance, and the provision of flexible and scalable support to resource allocation. OFRM prepares a key source of financial information for the Executive Board, General Assembly corporate audit strategy, and support externaly, to Partners and wider civil society. It supports transparency through the provision of timely and high-quality statutory and other financial reports that comply with international public accounting standards and regulatory guidelines of UNDP.

The audit coordination function sits within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. It contributes to the implementation of the corporate audit strategy, support external and internal audit planning and coordination. BMS/OFRM supports UNDP’s operational performance and organizational effectiveness through the provision of the audit management support, analysis, and advice in partnership with relevant stakeholders across UNDP.

Scope of Work

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Audit Coordinator, the Audit Coordination Analyst supports BMS/OFRM in its day-to-day role as the UNDP audit focal point with the UN Board of Auditors (UNBOA) and other key audit matters. Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate communications between UNDP and UNBOA
  • Coordination of UNBOA audit visits to headquarters, bureaus and country offices;
  • Facilitation of responses from headquarters, bureaus and country offices to UNBOA requests for information.
• Provide data collection and analytical support
  • Conduct data collection and provide analytical support related to UNDP’s audit performance, including periodic review of audit reports, audit recommendations, and the utilisation of tracking tools to report on the status of UNBOA and OAI recommendations.
  • Support the Chief Financial Officer through the preparation of briefings, reports, data visualizations and presentations for senior management, including the Organizational Performance Group (OPG), the Executive Group (EG) and the Executive Board, ensuring a consistency and coherent approach to preparation and presentation of information on financial management matters;
• Provide audit review support
  • Support the review of Audit Observation Memorandum, audit reports and preparation of management responses to ad-hoc requests from internal units and/or external third parties;
• Facilitate knowledge management
  • Identify, synthesize and document best practices and lessons learned.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Institutional Arrangement

The Audit Coordination Analyst will be under the direct supervision and guidance of the BMS/OFRM Audit Coordination Specialist.

Competencies

CORE

ACHIEVE RESULTS

LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

THINK INNOVATIVELY

LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements

LEARN CONTINUOUSLY

LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

ADAPT WITH AGILITY

LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible

ACT WITH DETERMINATION

LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident

ENGAGE AND PARTNER

LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

ENABLE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL & TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

FINANCE Audit (General)

Understands how regulations and professional standards in internal and external audit underpin audit work in the public services. Understands the key stages of audit work, including planning, documentation, testing and reporting. Ability to examine and verify accounts and records. Understands wider mechanisms for assurance and scrutiny. Understands the law and best practice relating to antibribery and corruption controls and the fraud risks faced by public bodies

BUSINESS DIRECTION & STRATEGY System Thinking

Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Project Management

Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Risk Management

Identify and organize action around reducing, mitigating and proactively managing risks

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Communication

Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience
Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Working with Evidence and Data

Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Customer Satisfaction/Client Management

Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs.
Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy.
Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests.
Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.

Please refer to the competency framework site for the entire list of competencies and further explanations.

Minimum Qualifications of the Successful IPSA

Min. Academic Education

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Accounting, Audit, Finance, Business Administration, or related field is required. Or
A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Min. years of relevant Work experience

Minimum 2 years (with master’s degree) and 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of directly relevant experience in the area of audit, compliance and/or oversight assurance.

Required skills and competencies

• Experience in Audit (external or internal), Finance, Accounting, Business management
• Experience in Research and Analysis
• Experience in MS Excel and Power Point
• Experience in Report writing

Desired additional skills and competencies

• Relevant audit and assurance experience in a large external or internal audit firm
• Work experience in UNDP, UN system or international or multi-national organization in audit or audit coordination
• Experience in advanced Excel desirable
• Experience in data analysis

Required Language(s) (at working level)

Fluency in English is required.
Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish as a second language desirable

Professional Certificates

Specialized professional certification in Auditing, Finance (CIA, CFA), or qualified accountants (CPA, CA etc), will have a distinct advantage.

Travel

UNDP will cover the cost of travel of the individual to the duty station, as well as their return to their home upon completion of their services. Travel costs are covered only in the event that the function will be undertaken physically in the duty station and excludes working from home arrangements.

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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