Internal Auditor Analyst

Description
SAIC has an opening for an Internal Auditor Analyst. This preferred location is in the National Capital Region with the opportunity to work remotely.
The successful candidate will conduct internal audits of the organization's financial, operational, and compliance processes, to identify potential areas of risk and opportunity for improvement. Candidate will evaluate business processes and activities of various organizations for compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and company policies and procedures. Candidate is expected to conduct audit projects independently with minimal supervision, work closely with audit managers assessing effectiveness of internal controls and drafting management comments and recommendations. Candidate will also be expected to effectively multi-task other projects, including investigations, as requested by management. This position can be worked remotely in the US with a travel expectation of less than 5%.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform audit procedures by developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, identifying issues, and documenting conclusions.
Perform audits in a professional manner with agreed upon scope and milestones in accordance with audit program. Work collaboratively with other team members to plan and execute audits.
Identify, develop, and document audit issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed.
Serve as liaison to process owners for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, which includes leading process and control walkthroughs, performing operational effectiveness testing, and assisting with remediation of deficiencies.
Develop and execute data analysis plans, identifying key data sources, extracting, and manipulating data, and analyzing data to draw conclusions and make recommendations.
Communicate findings, observations, and recommendations to management and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in written reports
Monitor and report on the implementation of recommendations, ensuring that corrective action plans are developed and implemented in a timely manner.
Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in data analytics and internal audit and provide guidance and training to other members of the team as needed.
Assist with internal investigations as requested.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other business field from an accredited college or university, with 6 years' experience and at least three years of experience in auditing at a large or mid-tier audit firm or corporate internal audit function preferably in the government industry. Masters with 4 years' experience accepted.
Broad knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
Strong analytical and technical skills, including experience with data analytics tools.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and strong interpersonal skills to interact with various levels of management.
Strong project management skills, with an ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment.
Must be a US Citizen
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.