Audit Specialist, Office of Internal Audit (OIA) – (Contractual)

The Audit Specialist will support the planning and execution of risk-based audits and advisory engagements covering Business Process and IT subject areas within the IMF's Office of Internal Audit. The role involves delivering audit and advisory reports, briefing management, and contributing specialist expertise to OIA initiatives during a one-year contractual appointment.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of audits and advisory projects covering Business Process domains or IT, potentially leading assignments as auditor-in-charge.
• Apply risk-based audit techniques including detailed testing and in-depth analysis of processes, controls, and data.
• Review and interpret documentation, assess design and operating effectiveness of controls, and identify risks comprehensively.
• Ask insightful, targeted questions to develop fuller understanding of processes and identify holistic risks and interdependencies.
• Leverage emerging technologies including AI-enabled tools to enhance audit effectiveness and data analysis.
• Demonstrate sound project management skills and propose solutions to increase team productivity.
• Complete engagements within allocated time and cost budgets delivering high-quality, value-added results.
• Evaluate audit and advisory results weighing relevance, accuracy, and perspective of conclusions against audit evidence.
• Formulate well-supported conclusions and recommendations aligned with findings and communicate clearly and constructively.
• Communicate audit results effectively to clients positioning issues appropriately.
• Maintain strong working relationships with client counterparts and track action plans addressing prior audit observations.
• Collaborate effectively with auditor-in-charge, team members, and external consultants to derive optimal value.
• Document and share knowledge, methodologies, and lessons from engagements to support effective handover and broader learning within OIA.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree or equivalent in business, accounting, economics, finance, information technology, law, communications, organizational development, or a related field.
• Professional certification as an Accountant (CPA or international equivalent) or Auditor (CIA or CISA) is required or alternatively two years experience at Grade A10 or equivalent.
• Minimum of four years of relevant work experience.
• Professional skepticism and curiosity to review business processes and identify underlying risks.
• Analytical thinking and sound judgment in evaluating complex issues and forming balanced conclusions.
• Integrity and independence in conducting work with objectivity and adherence to professional standards.
• Effective stakeholder engagement skills, including ability to challenge constructively while maintaining collaborative relationships.
• Adaptability and continuous learning mindset, especially in emerging areas such as AI, data analytics, and evolving risk landscapes.
• Diplomatic and partnership skills with a strong team-oriented and collaborative mindset.
• Ability to quickly assimilate relevant institutional and technical context and deliver high-quality results within a defined assignment period.
• Preferred professional certification in internal auditing, risk management, or IT auditing such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or CISSP.
• Relevant work experience in a Big Four firm or another auditing or consulting firm is preferred.
• Relevant work experience in another International Financial Institution (IFI) is preferred.
• Sound understanding of audit standards and risk management methodologies with practical application experience.
• Prior experience with data analytics or data visualization.
• Experience using TeamMate audit software.

Skills

• Internal Audits
• Risk Management
• IT Auditing
• Data Analytics
• Data Visualization
• Audit Standards
• Risk-Based Auditing
• Business Process Auditing
• Audit Report Writing
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Professional Skepticism
• Analytical Thinking
• Sound Judgment
• TeamMate Audit Software
• CPA Certification
• CIA Certification
• CISA Certification
• CISSP Certification
• Consulting Experience
• Financial Auditing

Languages

English