Audit Analyst (open to Senegal Nationals only)

The Office of Audit and Investigations (OAI) reports to the Administrator and is responsible for internal audit and investigations services to UNDP.  OAI provides independent, objective assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and the effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls.  OAI has a decentralized organizational structure with Regional Audit Centers (RAC) located in the regions covered by UNDP. The RAC is normally staffed with a Chief (P-5 level), several Audit Specialists (P-4 or P-3 level) and one Administrative Associate.

As part of its assurance work, OAI audits projects directly implemented by UNDP (DIM projects). Normally, OAI engages audit firms to conduct such project audits on its behalf and under its supervision. Project audits may be limited to an audit of the project's financial statements or may also encompass an audit of the project's internal controls and systems. The resulting audit reports may be disclosed to donors.

The Audit Analyst reports to the Chief. The primary role of the Audit Analyst is to supervise and manage the entire DIM project audit process, from sourcing of potential audit firms, to reviewing draft audit reports, to drafting executive summaries for submission to the Chief for review. Most of the tasks will be performed at the Regional Audit Centre in Dakar, Senegal. The location of the offices covered by the RAC-NWCA may include areas with hardship or hazardous working conditions.

Management

• As a team member, and under the supervision of the Chief, contributes to achieving the objectives of the planned DIM project audits.  This involves:

• preparing annual plans for project audits and communicating same to country offices for their feedback
• preparing Terms of Reference for project audits
• preparing RFPs for the engagement of audit firms
• participating in the evaluation of technical and financial proposals
• preparing submissions to Procurement committees, as required
• guiding audit firms on Terms of Reference and scope;
• reviewing draft audit reports and working papers
• attending Exit Meetings, if exceptionally required;
• following-up with audit firms and/or country offices on the progress of ongoing audit work
• administering contract and payment
• preparing executive summaries of audit reports for review by the Chief

• Follows up on the status of audit recommendations and analyses the information provided by management on action taken on audit recommendations;
• Prepares an analysis of recurring and systemic issues in DIM audit reports for contribution to corporate reports.

Client Services

• Under the overall supervision of the Chief, participates in special assignments including advisory activities, special audits, and training workshops;
• Occasionally, undertakes audit missions to UNDP offices in the region, including to areas with hazardous working conditions.

Other Tasks

• During peak periods, participates in the review and analysis of audit reports on the audit of projects implemented by NGOs and national institutions and prepares review letters
• Participates in the implementation of his/her personal learning and training development plan.
• Performs other assignments or tasks as determined by the RAC Chief or OAI Director.