Senior Staff Audit Support Specialist

Ampcus, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Staff Audit Support Specialist to assist with planning and execution of internal audit activities. This role requires a bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include identifying organizational risks and performing compliance, financial, and operational audits. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in tools like ACL and Microsoft Office Suite, and possess strong interpersonal skills. Professional development opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant technical training and certifications.
• Five to seven years of directly related experience.
• Proficiency in tools such as ACL and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, execution, communication, and reporting of internal audit activities.
• Identify areas of greatest risk to the Client and the universal service fund.
• Plan and perform compliance, financial, and operational audits.

Skills

Audit planning

Compliance auditing

Financial auditing

Operational auditing

Professional development

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Relevant technical training

Tools

ACL

Microsoft Office Suite

Visio

MS Project

Job description

Job Title: Senior Staff Audit Support Specialist.

Location: Washington, DC.

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, Client's management and/or the Audit Committee.
• Maintain cordial professional relationships with auditees across divisions to facilitate progress of audits.
• Pursuing 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.
• Help with investigations, strategic initiatives, special divisional 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.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.