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Form of workPOSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for leading and performing integrated agency and operational enterprise audits across the entire company network including the scoping of specific process areas and the evaluation of the risks included therein. Knowledgeable in performing forensic procedures and being involved in analyzing information to determine if the potential for fraud exists.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Prepare engagement request lists and other planning documents.
- Execute/conduct integrated agency and operational audits, which include the testing of both SOX and non-SOX internal controls and business-related processes.
- Act as a key liaison with the agency, network management, and external auditors throughout the audit process
- Perform process walk-throughs to facilitate the development of the audit scope and approach during the planning phase
- Contribute to the design of the control testing approach and related audit program
- Provide leadership to and supervision of other auditors participating in the audit
- Provide training of and feedback to the junior auditors on the engagement
- Monitor audit progress to ensure completion within allotted timeframes
- Identify areas/processes for improvement and propose recommendations
- Draft reports of audit findings, obtain management responses, and issue reports in accordance with Internal Audit departments' processes and procedure
- Follow up on remediation efforts related to such findings.
- Document SOX testing results in respective workpapers and company-wide online reporting tool, Open Pages.
- Special projects/engagements including, but not limited to: T&E reviews, forensic audits, EEO compliance reviews, and other Enterprise related projects.
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in a business-related field, preferably with a concentration in Accounting or Finance
- Relevant professional certification (CPA or CIA) preferred
- High level of integrity
- 5-7 years of relevant business experience, agency network experience preferred
- 2 years of public accounting / 4-5 years of internal audit experience
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to travel up to 30% depending on primary work location
- Ability to work effectively either independently or as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills
- PC skills, especially Microsoft Office Suite
