Internal Accountant / Auditor

About the role

Zenius Corporation is seeking an Internal Accountant / Auditor to support a public sector internal audit team. This is an excellent opportunity for an entry- to mid-level accounting or auditing professional looking to expand their knowledge of internal auditing through hands-on experience and on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Aid in developing and maintaining an annual risk-based internal audit plan.
• Perform internal audits to evaluate financial, operational, and compliance controls.
• Review internal controls and identify risks, control weaknesses, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Prepare audit workpapers, findings, recommendations, and supporting documentation.
• Absorb and prepare quarterly audit reports and presentations.
• Maintain oversight of corrective action plans and audit recommendations.
• Participate in special audit projects while upholding the independence of the internal audit function.
• Support internal control awareness through education, training, and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Work alongside client staff to facilitate knowledge transfer and promote best practices.
• Stay current on emerging auditing standards, trends, and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or a related field.
• 1-5 years of accounting, auditing, or financial analysis experience.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and auditing practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn through on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting internal or external audit engagements.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and internal control frameworks.
• Familiarity with governmental accounting or public sector auditing.
• Experience preparing audit reports and recommendations.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or CGAP certification (or progress toward certification) is a plus.
• Experience working in a government or public sector environment is preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn through on-the-job training.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes paid holidays and paid time off, medical insurance including health, vision, dental insurance, 401K matching, Flexible Spending Account and flexible schedules, as per business needs. We also work with our employees on training and professional certification plans that benefit the employee.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

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