Sr. Staff Audit Support Specialist

Experis Austria; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis is seeking a Senior Staff Audit Support Specialist in Washington, DC, offering a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite). The role supports planning, execution, communication, and reporting of internal audit activities across the organization.

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree and have 5–7 years of related experience, with proficiency in ACL, MS Office, Visio and MS Project. CPA/CIA/CFE are preferred. This is a strategic role with partner organizations and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant technical training and certifications.
• Five to seven years of directly related experience.
• One to two years of operational and/or qualification and experience.
• Proficiency with ACL, MS Office, Visio and MS Project.
• Ability to travel out of town as needed.

Responsibilities

• Understand organizational areas and identify high-risk foci.
• Input to audit procedures to meet objectives and risks.
• Plan and perform compliance, financial, and operational audits.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls by reviewing records and practices.
• Prepare clear audit work papers and reports documenting findings.
• Communicate audit results to auditees and management.

Skills

ACL

Microsoft Office Suite

Visio

MS Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA

CIA

CFE

Job description

Position: S enior Staff Audit Support Specialist
Location: Washington, DC (metro accessible)
Hybrid: 3-days/week Onsite
$28-30/hour
Experis is partnered with an independent non-profit in their search for a Senior Staff Audit Support Specialist to join their team in Washington, DC. Just steps from the metro!!
The purpose of the Senior Staff Audit Support Specialist position is to assist with planning, execution, communication, and reporting of all internal audit activities associated with organization's operations.

Scope Of Work

• Understand the functional and operational areas of the organization and identify areas of greatest risk to the organization and the organization 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, organization 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.

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.
• 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