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The recruitment policy of the WTO is to seek to attract and retain staff members  
offering the highest standards of competence, efficiency and integrity.  
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the WTO gives full regard to merit and di versity.  
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Vacancy Notice No.:   EXT/F/14-8 Issued on:   15 May 2014 
 
Title:   Auditor  Application Deadline (CET):   12 June 
2014 
 
Grade:   6 
 Division:   Office of Internal Audit  
(650)  
Contract Type:   Fixed -term 
 
Starting Salary:   CHF 84,399 net per annum  
(approximate)  Duration:   Two years , up to a maximum of 
five years  
 
Other 
Conditions:  In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO Pension Plan 
Regulations.  
The World  Trade Organization offers an attractive compensation package 
including an annual net salary (subject to mandatory deductions for pension 
contributions and health insurance), dependency benefits, pension plan, health 
insurance scheme, separation grant, and  30 days annual leave.  Benefits for 
internationally recruited staff may include travel and removal expenses on 
appointment and separation, installation grant, education grant, rental subsidy, 
and home leave.  
Additional information on the compensation packa ge is provided on the 
WTO website:  
http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/vacan_e/comp_package_e.pdf . 
 
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill the position of Auditor in the  Office of 
Internal Audit . Serving staff members interested in the position are also invited to 
apply.  
 
General Functions  
 
Working under the general supervision of the Head, Office of Internal Audit the incumbent will 
perform the following functions:  
 
1.  In compliance with audit standards and code of conduct, develop, implement work plans, 
and perform relevant audit procedures for assigned audit tasks as directed by the Head of Internal 
Audit in order to assess: the reliability and integrity of financial and budgetary information; 
compliance with regulations, rules, policies and procedures; the efficiency  and effectiveness of 
operations  and accountability for financial resources; the  safeguard of assets , and identify 
opportunities for improvement.  
 
2. Prepare wo rking papers for review by the Head, office of Internal Audit . 
 
3. Make recommendations to improve operations and report on findings in form of Draft Audit 
report s for review by the Head, office of Internal Audit.  
 
4. Perform periodic follow -up reviews to verif y the implementation status of various audit 
recommendations.  
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5. Maintain audit document s and a good filing system of audit activities undertaken  in order to 
meet Quality Assurance requirements .  
 
6. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Head, Office o f Internal Audit.  
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  
 
Education:  
 
An advanced University degree in Auditing, Accounting or other related field with a financial 
orientation or a combination of a basic University degree with either a professional certification or 
proven professional expertise.  
A professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Accountant 
(ACCA/CA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).   
A Certification in Information Systems, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is a plus and 
highly desired.  
Membership to a relevant professional body e.g. IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors) or equivalent  is 
required .  
 
Knowledge and Skills:  
 
Good working knowledge of Microsoft office applications notably Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access 
and Visio. Knowledge of Oracle applications will be an added advantage . 
The incumbent should have good analytical and problem solving skills ; exercise a high sense of 
professionalism, i mpartiality , integrity and confidentiality ; have good drafting s kills; have good  
communication and interpersonal skills with people at all levels and backgrounds ; and should be 
able to work under minimum supervision.  
 
Work Experience:  
 
At least t wo years' working experience in the field of A uditing.   
 
Languages:  
 
Excellent knowledge of the English language and a  good working knowledge of French or Spanish 
are required.  
 
Additional Information:  
 
Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.  
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APPLICANTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO SIT A WRITTEN EXAMINATION  
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APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW  
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Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable the WTO to store  
your profile in a permanent database.  
 
Please visit the WTO's E -Recruitment website at:  www.wto.org.  
The system provides instructions for online applicatio n procedures.  
 
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has  
been posted and well before the closing date – Central European Time (CET) –  
stated in the vacancy announcement.  
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED  AFTER THE  
CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED  
 
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