Employment

1. JOB PURPOSE:

Assist in complex or conduct non-complex independent and objective appraisals and audits of systems, business processes, and integrity of financial information in ADB and follow through on resulting recommendations. Assist in providing advisory services to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and reliability of business processes and ensure appropriate use of resources. Work within broad policies and objectives with supervision for unfamiliar or critical tasks.

2. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:

1. Audit Execution

• Assist in complex or conduct non-complex, independent and objective audit and review of financial, accounting, administrative, project-related, computer-based, and other business processes in ADB, including identification of opportunities to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and reliability of processes and ensure appropriate use of resources.
• Formulate detailed audit plans, conduct interviews, obtain and analyze all relevant data and information, formulate reliable and factually correct findings and recommendations and follow through on resulting recommendations.
• Maintain high quality working papers and draft audit reports to the highest standard of quality, thoroughness, accuracy, timeliness, and objectivity.
• Test and evaluate internal controls top-down as well as bottom-up.
• Ensure compliance with established rules and regulations, policies, guidelines and procedures as well as compliance with risk limits and independent risk monitoring.
• Monitor, follow-up, and report on the status of implementation of recommendations resulting from audits conducted.
  
  

2. Policymaking and Advice

• Contribute to formulating recommendations on policies, guidelines, and procedures, and provide advisory services with regard to improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and reliability of business processes.
• Assist in providing advisory services to other ADB Departments/Offices on internal control related matters.
  
  

3. Knowledge Management

• Record, monitor, and report on OAG findings and recommendations.
• Assist in the development of internal control systems in changing process environments.
  
  

4. Staff Supervision

• Provide leadership and support to reporting staff.
• Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
• Ensure the on-going learning and development of reporting staff.
  
  

3. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

A university degree in information systems, accounting, finance, business administration or related fields; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent; and preferably with professional qualification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or equivalent.

4. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience and demonstrated technical competence in auditing, financial analysis, or financial investigation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• International experience working in several countries
  
  

5. CORE COMPETENCIES:

Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Can give help and advice to others based on their special area of knowledge and skills in audit of non-sovereign operations.
- Uses technical knowledge and skills to complete complex audit work and assist in strengthening of internal controls and procedures to manage risks.
- Uses technical knowledge and skills to improve work systems and advise on best practices

Client Orientation
- Works to meet needs of clients according to ADB policy
- Communicates often with clients and seeks to understand and anticipate their needs
- Works with clients to find ways to meet changing needs

Achieving Results
- Find ways to reduce time and cost of completing work
- Monitors work and progress and makes improvements
- Works with others to overcome problems and finds alternative ways to complete work when necessary

Working Together
- Provides practical support and encouragement for team members
- Encourages all team members to work together
- Sets priorities for the team and ensures they are followed through

Learning and Knowledge Sharing
- Learns new skills and knowledge and applies them
- Continuously finds new solutions to problems
- Leads the team in sharing knowledge and expertise

6. IMMEDIATE REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

The position reports to: Director, Audit Division (OAGA)

The following staff positions report to the Audit Specialist: National Officers and Administrative Staff

7. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:

Established in 1966 and headquartered in Manila, Philippines, ADB's multicultural staff come from over 50 member countries. ADB offers an internationally competitive salary paid in US dollars. Salaries and benefits are generally free of tax except for citizens of some countries, primarily the USA and the Philippines, whose incomes are taxed by their respective governments. While the position advertised is for the ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines, ADB staff must be prepared to serve in any location outside its Headquarters at the discretion of Management. Applicants must be nationals of one of ADB's member countries.

Apply electronically, quoting Ref. No. EXT-PS09-302(2)-OAGA and job title on subject line and attaching application form to email address PS-jobs@adb.org no later than 20 November 2009, 5:00 p.m., Manila time.

International experience will be taken into consideration.

Women are encouraged to apply.

Due to the volume of applications, ADB will not be able to respond to inquiries about application status and will only contact shortlisted candidates. Applications lacking the job reference number and job title or using the wrong e-mail address will not be considered.