Internal Audit Associate

Internal Audit Associate

Job Location s: US

Requisition :

Position Category:
Audit

Clearance:
No Clearance Required

Execution of audit testing in support of financial, operational and compliance audits, while understanding the risks.

• Be able to review and analyze data for trends and anomalies that indicate potential risk items and non-compliance with policies.
• Support the establishment of risk-based audit programs.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Prepare audit work papers and supporting documentation in accordance with Internal Audit standards.
• Reviews the suitability of internal control design.
• Conducts audit testing of specified area and identifies reportable issues and dimension of risk.
• Plans and performs field or project contract audits at all levels of complexity, including financial audits, compliance audits, and special investigations.
• Evaluates the level of compliance with Company/contract policy, new accounting guidance, generally accepted accounting principles, contract requirements and applicable rules and regulations. Makes appropriate recommendations to correct deficiencies noted and/or to improve controls and procedures and follows-up on remediation plans and management actions.
• Revises audit scope as necessary to deal with unanticipated situations encountered.
• Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams such as Finance/Accounting, HR, Program Management, Legal, Procurement and Compliance.
• Reports to Senior Auditor with high visibility and collaboration with Senior Manager of Internal Audit and Chief Audit Executive, along with executive leadership.

• Bachelor's Degree plus 1 to 2 years of related experience.
• Basic understanding of GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and internal controls is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis is required.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• US Citizenship.

• Working toward CPA, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or other relevant certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Exposure to government contracting is a plus.

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