Senior Auditor

Key Responsibilities:

• Audit Leadership: Plan, scope, and execute risk-based audits from initiation through report issuance; manage timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations.

• Methodology & Quality: Ensure work adheres to GAGAS and IPPF standards. Oversee quality review of workpapers, testing, and evidence; resolve issues and escalate risks promptly.

• Analytics & Tools: Use data analytics and audit software to enhance coverage and efficiency.

• Planning & Reporting Cadence: Contribute to annual risk assessment and audit plan; provide weekly status updates, metrics, and escalation of blockers.

• Risk & Control Assessment: Develop risk and process narratives; design control testing strategies; identify root causes; propose practical, risk proportionate remediation.

• Team Mentorship: Coach auditors on methodology, testing techniques, documentation, and professional competencies; provide real-time feedback and skills development.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Lead in entrance/exit meetings; maintain proactive communication with business owners; deliver clear, actionable reports and presentations to management.

• Issue Management: Validate findings, agree action plans and owners, set remediation timelines; track and verify corrective actions.

• Governance & Independence: Maintain independence and ethics consistent with GAGAS; promptly disclose and address threats to independence; maintain required CPE per GAGAS.

• Fraud, Waste & Abuse Investigations: Oversee investigations including intake/triage, scoping, investigative plans, evidence preservation/chain of custody, interviews, analysis, and documentation.

 Qualifications: 
Education:

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Advanced degree or graduate coursework in auditing, risk management, or public administration is a plus.

Professional Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in internal audit, including leading end-to-end audits (performance audits, agreed-upon procedures, advisory engagements)
  with proven ability to meet timelines and quality standards.

• Experience in risk assessment, audit planning, and reporting to senior leadership.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop audit staff, fostering technical and professional growth.

Certifications:

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) required.

• Additional certifications strongly preferred: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Forensic Accountant (CrFA).

Standards & Methodology Expertise:

• Deep understanding of Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book) and IIA IPPF standards.

• Familiarity with COSO internal control framework and government compliance requirements.

 Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in audit management software (e.g., Diligent), Microsoft 365 tools (SharePoint, Teams), and data analytics/reporting platforms (Excel, Power BI ACL).

• Ability to leverage analytics to enhance audit coverage and efficiency.

Leadership & Communication Competencies:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple audits concurrently, resolve issues, and escalate risks effectively.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for report writing, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.

• High integrity, independence, and commitment to professional ethics and confidentiality.