Sr. Staff Audit Support Specialist

Position Summary:

Title: Sr. Staff Audit Support Specialist
Duration: 6 Months – Possible Extension
Location: Washington, DC 20005

Hybrid Onsite: 2/3 Days onsite per week from Day1.

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 to the client and the universal service fund.
• 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.

• 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.