Job Title: Sr. Staff Audit Support SpecialistLocation: Washington, DCJob Description
THE OVERALL PURPOSE OF POSITION:The purpose of the Senior Auditor position is to assist with planning, execution, communication, and reporting of all internal audit activities associated with Client's operations.
SCOPE OF WORK: - Understand the functional and operational areas of the organization and identify areas of greatest risk.
- Provide input to the development of audit procedures designed to meet audit objectives and organizational risks.
- Plan and perform compliance, financial, and operational audits in accordance with the Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) and other applicable audit standards.
- Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
- Prepare clear and concise audit work papers, reports, and other communications to document audit procedures performed and exceptions noted.
- Perform self-review of work paper documentation for quality assurance purposes.
- Execute the necessary corrective recommendations for deficiencies identified during work paper review.
- Provide value adding recommendations for audit findings identified.
- Communicate audit results, in oral or written format, to the auditee, management and/or the Audit Committee.
- Maintain cordial professional relationships with auditees across divisions to facilitate progress of audits.
- Pursue professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, certifications and share information with co-workers to contribute to the growth and development of the Audit and Assurance Division.
- Provide on the job coaching and perform preliminary reviews of the work product of less experienced staff level auditors where applicable.
- Provide assistance for investigations, strategic initiatives, divisional special projects and any other assigned projects as needed.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: - Bachelor's degree and/or relevant technical training and certifications.
- Five (5) to Seven (7) years' of directly related experience.
- One (1) to Two (2) years of operational and/or Qualification and Experience.
- High level of proficiency in the following tools: ACL, Microsoft Office Suite, Visio and MS Project.
- Ability to absorb information from multiple sources and produce clear, accurate and concise communications.
- Strong project management skills and experience with a proven history of results.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and the ability to deal appropriately with sensitive information.
- Excellent analytical and proven problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work well individually and in teams to share information, support colleagues and encourage participation.
- Ability to travel out of town on a periodic, as needed basis.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), preferred.
