Job ID: 2306052

Location: RESTON, VA, US

Date Posted: 2023-04-28

Category: Audit

Subcategory: Internal Auditor

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC has an opening for an Internal Auditor Analyst. The successful candidate will conduct financial, operational and compliance audits performing procedures ranging from detail transaction testing to establishing audit scope. Candidate will evaluate business processes and activities of various functional organizations for compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and company policies and procedures. Candidate is expected to conduct audit projects independently with minimal supervision, work closely with audit managers assessing effectiveness of internal controls and drafting management comments and recommendations. Candidate will also be expected to effectively multi-task other projects, including investigations, as requested by management. This position can be worked remotely in the US with a travel expectation of less than 5%.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct internal audits of the organization’s financial, operational, and compliance processes, to identify potential areas of risk and opportunity for improvement
• Serve as liaison to process owners for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, which includes leading process and control walkthroughs, performing operational effectiveness testing, and assisting with remediation of deficiencies
• Perform audit procedures by developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, identifying issues, and documenting conclusions
• Perform audits in a professional manner with agreed upon scope and milestones in accordance with audit program
• Identify, develop, and document audit issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed
• Develop and execute data analysis plans, identifying key data sources, extracting and manipulating data, and analyzing data to draw conclusions and make recommendations
• Work collaboratively with other team members to plan and execute audits, ensuring that data analytics is integrated into audit activities
• Communicate findings, observations, and recommendations to management and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in written reports
• Monitor and report on the implementation of recommendations, ensuring that corrective action plans are developed and implemented in a timely manner
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in data analytics and internal audit, and provide guidance and training to other members of the team as needed
• Assist with internal investigations as requested

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or other business field from an accredited college or university, and at least three years of full-time experience in auditing at a large or mid-tier audit firm or corporate internal audit function preferably in Government
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in auditing at a large or mid-tier audit firm or corporate internal audit function, with a preferred focus in government contracting
• Broad knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
• Strong analytical and technical skills, including experience with data analytics tools
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and strong interpersonal skills to interact with various levels of management
• Strong project management skills, with an ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment
• Must be a US Citizen

Desired Skills:

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• irst-hand experience auditing large government contracting corporations and knowledge of government contracting terminology, concepts, and practices
• Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, AuditBoard, Power BI, IDEA