Performance Auditor

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Primary LocationBelgium-Brussels

NATO BodyNATO International Staff (NATO IS)

ScheduleFull-time

Salary (Pay Basis)8,206.40€ Euro (EUR) Monthly

Grade NATO Grade G20

Closing date 28-August-2022

SUMMARY

The International Board of Auditors for NATO (IBAN) is an independent audit body composed of six members appointed by the Council from among candidates nominated by the member countries. Board Members are responsible for their work only to the Council. The Board carries out external audits of NATO bodies, assimilated entities and of the NATO Security Investment Programme (NSIP).

IBAN’s mandate is to assure the Council and the governments of NATO member countries that funds have been used according to authorization and that the financial statements are accurate and give a fair view of NATO’s financial situation. IBAN also evaluates NATO’s activities with regard to their economy, efficiency, and effectiveness.

In order to achieve this mandate, IBAN performs 3 types of audits:

• Financial audit – an examination of the financial statements of NATO entities to check whether they are true and fair and their funds were properly used in accordance with the regulations in force.

• Performance audit – an evaluation of the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of NATO’s activities, operations and programmes.

• NSIP financial audit – an examination of expenditures for these projects, which relate to, for example, infrastructure, equipment or information and communication systems.

IBAN conducts approximately 30 financial statement audits per year of NATO commands, agencies, benefit plans, and other assimilated entities. IBAN also performs between 50 and 100 audits annually of NSIP expenditures. In addition, three or more performance audits are carried out each year. The audit teams travel to NATO and non-NATO nations to carry out their work.

The IBAN’s work is guided by the three core values of independence, integrity and professionalism:

• Independence: IBAN is solely responsible to the Council for its work. It neither seeks nor receives instructions from any other authority.

• Integrity: IBAN conducts its work in a fair, objective, balanced, unbiased, and non-political manner.

• Professionalism: IBAN’s work is planned, executed and reported in accordance with international auditing principles and standards.

The incumbent will act as a primary auditor on performance audits of NATO bodies as assigned by the Board, in accordance with the auditing standards adopted by the Board. They may also act as primary auditor for audits of NSIP expenditure as assigned by the Board. They may also act as a team member on performance audits of NATO bodies or audits of NSIP expenditure as assigned by the Board.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

The incumbent must possess:

• possess a University degree or equivalent level of qualification;
• have at least 6 years’ relevant audit experience;
• have knowledge of the International Standards of Supreme Audit Institutions (ISSAIs) promulgated by the International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI);
• possess knowledge of current auditing techniques including audit software;
• demonstrate strong analytical skills;
• possess excellent oral and written communication skills;
• possess the following minimum levels of NATO’s official languages (English/French): V (“Advanced”) in one and II (“Elementary”) in the other; and
• be able to travel extensively (approximately half the working year) throughout NATO member countries and be prepared to work outside of normal office hours, if required.

DESIRABLE

The following would be considered an advantage:

• experience using data analytics in performance audit;
• experience or knowledge of project management methodology and practice, and possessing a relevant certification or qualification, such as PRINCE2;
• prior performance audit work experience or be seconded from a national Supreme Audit Institution;
• ability to communicate audit findings to stakeholders in a clear way;
• experience in an International Organisation;
• advanced level of English; and
• knowledge of other NATO member countries’ languages.

What do we offer?

· Genuinely meaningful work in support of the most successful alliance in history

· Initial three year contract with competitive monthly tax-free salary of €8,206.40 (The position salary is subject to Article 19 of the Ottawa agreement on exemption of Taxation)

· Additional benefits for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where applicable) and additional home leave

· Excellent health coverage

· Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays

· Pension Scheme