Financial Auditor I-EN

About the role

The Internal Auditor supports the internal audit function by performing routine audit procedures, testing internal controls, and assisting with financial, operational, and compliance audits. This role helps evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, adherence to policies, and compliance with relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting financial, operational, and compliance audits following established audit programs.
• Perform internal control testing to assess design and operating effectiveness in support of SOX requirements.
• Support monthly and quarterly audit activities, including gathering documentation and performing basic analytical procedures.
• Aid in monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and identifying potential variances or issues.
• Help compile information for DCAA and DCMA reporting requirements as directed by senior auditors.
• Support the preparation of audit workpapers, ensuring proper documentation, accuracy, and adherence to department standards.
• Participate in walkthrough meetings and help gather information from various departments to support audit objectives.
• Aid in preparing preliminary audit observations and recommendations for review by senior auditors.
• Help track open audit issues and follow up with process owners to obtain evidence of remediation.
• Maintain organized files, records, and audit documentation in accordance with internal audit policies.
• Support compliance with company policies, government regulations, and internal control frameworks such as COSO.
• Participate in ongoing learning and development activities to gain knowledge of auditing standards, SOX requirements, and organizational processes.
• Promote a collaborative work environment and maintain open communication with team members and auditees.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 3 years of professional experience in finance (e.g., Accounting, Program Finance, Audit).
• Interest in pursuing a CPA or CIA certification (preferred or encouraged).
• Internal Audit experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and introductory understanding of internal controls.
• Experience in Internal Auditing preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and engage effectively with colleagues across the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn audit methodologies, SOX processes, and internal control frameworks.

Physical Demands

• Must have the ability to sit and operate a personal computer for long periods.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment, with routine use of computers. The office setting is more of an open seating arrangement, so must be able to work with surrounding distractions.

Security Responsibilities

• Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.
• Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form.
• Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know.
• Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.
• All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.
• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.