| Reference Number | 160086 |
|---|---|
| Department | Office of the Auditor General |
| Division | Office of the Auditor General |
| Location | Asian Development Bank Headquarters |
| Date Posted | Wednesday, February 3, 2016 |
| Closing Date | Tuesday, March 15, 2016 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT) |
1. INTERNSHIP TOPIC : "Internal Audit in Public Financial Management: Its Potential for ASEAN Member States"
2. SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION :
Internal audit activity is gaining increasing prominence as a key component of sound public financial management and a tool for improving government sector performance. The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) intends to undertake a research on internal auditing standards adopted by government internal auditors in the ten Association of South East Asian (ASEAN) member states. Prescribing capacity development measures to strengthen government internal audit activities need to consider different models catering to the diversity in audit traditions and institutional capacities in the ASEAN member states.
The research will:
(a) identify the internal auditing standards adopted by government internal auditors in the ten ASEAN members states;
(b) evaluate the extent of divergence, if any, between the government internal auditing standards and the international internal auditing standards of the global Institute of Internal Auditors;
(c) identify key constraints for adopting international internal auditing standards; and
(d) propose a practical framework for introducing reforms and capacity development measures to strengthen government internal audit activities.
The intern will also work closely with members in the OAG Capacity Development Working Group and the Asian Confederation of Institutes of Internal Auditors.
3. PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT:
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Timing: July 2016
4. LOCATION: ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines
5. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
• Enhanced oversight and assurance capacities of government internal auditors in ensuring proceeds from ADB’s loans, grants, and technical assistance are used economically and effectively, and for their intended purposes.
• Respond better to the growing demand for public expenditure and fiscal accountability through improved governance in public financial management and operations.
Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree with specialization in audit, management, financial analysis or accounting. Preference for specialization in internal audit.
7. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Familiar with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Internal Audit Capability Model of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Submit your CV by upload in “Attachments” section in the application; and
2. Answer essay questions below in MS WORD or PDF document, maximum of 1500 words per question. Upload in "Attachments" portion in the application.
ESSAY QUESTIONS:
(1) Describe one example of your experience that demonstrated your interest in working in ADB.
(2) Highlight your qualifications that will help accomplish this internship assignment (e.g., coursework, research, work experience, etc.).
2. SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION :
Internal audit activity is gaining increasing prominence as a key component of sound public financial management and a tool for improving government sector performance. The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) intends to undertake a research on internal auditing standards adopted by government internal auditors in the ten Association of South East Asian (ASEAN) member states. Prescribing capacity development measures to strengthen government internal audit activities need to consider different models catering to the diversity in audit traditions and institutional capacities in the ASEAN member states.
The research will:
(a) identify the internal auditing standards adopted by government internal auditors in the ten ASEAN members states;
(b) evaluate the extent of divergence, if any, between the government internal auditing standards and the international internal auditing standards of the global Institute of Internal Auditors;
(c) identify key constraints for adopting international internal auditing standards; and
(d) propose a practical framework for introducing reforms and capacity development measures to strengthen government internal audit activities.
The intern will also work closely with members in the OAG Capacity Development Working Group and the Asian Confederation of Institutes of Internal Auditors.
3. PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT:
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Timing: July 2016
4. LOCATION: ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines
5. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
• Enhanced oversight and assurance capacities of government internal auditors in ensuring proceeds from ADB’s loans, grants, and technical assistance are used economically and effectively, and for their intended purposes.
• Respond better to the growing demand for public expenditure and fiscal accountability through improved governance in public financial management and operations.
Qualifications
6. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree with specialization in audit, management, financial analysis or accounting. Preference for specialization in internal audit.
7. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Familiar with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Internal Audit Capability Model of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Submit your CV by upload in “Attachments” section in the application; and
2. Answer essay questions below in MS WORD or PDF document, maximum of 1500 words per question. Upload in "Attachments" portion in the application.
ESSAY QUESTIONS:
(1) Describe one example of your experience that demonstrated your interest in working in ADB.
(2) Highlight your qualifications that will help accomplish this internship assignment (e.g., coursework, research, work experience, etc.).
Morenfo: http://www.adb.org/careers/160086
