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The recruitment policy of the WTO shall be to  seek to attract and retain staff members 
offering the highest standards of comp etence, efficiency and integrity. 
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the WTO gives full regard to merit and diversity. 
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Vacancy Notice No.:   EXT/F/11-16  
 Issued On:   18 April 2011 
Title:   Auditor Application Deadline:   16 May 2011 
 
Grade:   6 
 
Contract Type:   Fixed-term 
 Division:   Office of Internal Audit  
(650) 
Starting Salary:   CHF  88,000  net per annum 
(approximate)  Duration:   Two years, up to a maximum 
period 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 a ttractive 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. Be nefits 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 package is provided on the WTO website:  http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/vacan_e/comp_package_e.pdf
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The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill the po sition 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 H ead, Office of Internal Audit the incumbent will 
perform the following functions:  1. Help in identifying and evaluating the significant risks facing the Organization and provide 
input to the development of the annual audit plan. 
 2. Develop and execute work plans for assigned audit tasks with the objective of assessing the 
reliability and integrity of financia l and budgetary information;  compliance with regulations, rules, 
policies and procedures;  the economy and efficien cy with which financial resources are utilised and 
accounted for;  identifying opportunities for impr ovement and potential savings;  assessing the means 
by which assets are safeguarded and verifying the existence of such assets. 
 3. Perform relevant audit procedures when execu ting the work plans including evaluating and 
testing systems and controls, reviewing and an alysing documents and da ta, documenting processes 
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  and procedures, preparing audit work papers and ensuring that work plans and audit objectives are 
achieved in accordance with acceptable a udit standards and code of conduct. 
 4. Make recommendations for improvement based  on independent judgment concerning areas 
being reviewed and report on findings on a timely basis.   
5. Perform follow-up reviews to verify the impl ementation status of audit recommendations. 
 6. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Head, Office of Internal Audit. 
  
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 Education : 
 An advanced University degree in Auditing, Acc ounting 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 In ternal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Accountant 
(ACCA/CA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA ).  A Certified Information Systems Analyst 
(CISA) is a plus and highly desired. Membership to a relevant professional body e.g. IIA (Institute of Internal A uditors) or equivalent.  
 
Knowledge : 
 Good working knowledge of Microsoft office applic ations notably Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access 
and Visio.  Knowledge of Oracle appli cations will be an added advantage. 
 
Work Experience : 
 At least two years' working experience in auditi ng.  The incumbent should have good analytical and 
problem solving skills; exercise a high sense of professionalism, independence, integrity and confidentiality;  have good drafting skills;  ha ve good communication and in terpersonal skills with 
people at all levels and backgrou nds; and should be able to work  under minimum supervision.  
 
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 encour aged to enable the WTO to store 
your profile in a permanent database. 
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  Please visit the WTO's E-Recruitment website at:  www.wto.org. 
The system provides instructions for online application procedures. 
 
All applicants are encouraged to apply on line as soon as possible after the vacancy has 
been posted and well before the closing da te stated in the vacancy announcement. 
 
Offline applications should be sent to: 
 
Director, Human Resources Division WTO Centre William Rappard 
154, rue de Lausanne 
CH-1211 Geneva 21 Switzerland 
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE 
CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED 
 
The WTO is a non-smoking environment.