Jobs · Accounting · Virginia

Internal Audit Quality Assurance Senior

Freddie Mac · McLean, VA · 1 mo ago
Accounting$100k–$150k/yrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Performing QA reviews of audit files, workpapers, reports, and supporting documentation for adherence to IA methodology, professional standards, and regulatory expectations
  • Reviewing automated QA outputs, exception reports, dashboards, and other monitoring results to identify trends, anomalies, and areas requiring follow-up
  • Conducting focused reviews of selected engagements, processes, or outputs based on risk indicators, quality trends, or stakeholder concerns
  • Following up on QA observations and action items to assess remediation progress and confirm issues are addressed appropriately
  • Identifying recurring quality themes, supporting root cause analysis, and recommending practical improvements to processes, templates, guidance, or execution practices
  • Partnership with audit teams and stakeholders to clarify expectations, discuss review results, and promote consistency in execution
  • Assisting in developing QA reporting, metrics, tools, templates, and automated monitoring approaches to support continuous improvement
  • Supporting internal assessments of IA’s conformance with applicable professional standards, regulatory guidance, and internal frameworks
  • Contributing to periodic QA Program activities, including assessment of IA efficiency and effectiveness and readiness for external quality assessments

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Typically has 5 - 7 years related experience in quality assurance, audit, risk management, compliance, controls testing, or a related oversight function in a complex environment
  • Strong analytical skills and experience reviewing work products, interpreting results or exception reporting, and identifying trends or issues requiring follow-up
  • Familiarity with the Institute of Internal Auditor's (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards and broader audit, risk, or control frameworks
  • Strong communication, judgment, and organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey observations, results, and recommendations
  • Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • Relevant certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) (preferred)

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