Internal Audit Specialist - Accenture Federal Services
Arlington, VA
About the Job
You Are:
The Internal Audit Specialist is responsible for executing a wide range of financial, compliance, and operational internal audit activities in a consistently high quality and timely manner. Depending on the engagement needs, a Specialist may act as an In-Charge with appropriate responsibilities required, specifically:
- Act as In-Charge and supervise the overall completion of the individual audits when assigned
- Plan audits when assigned In-Charge responsibilities in new or more complex areas and can determine appropriate scope for reviews based on risk assessment
- Develop audit skills and establish/maintain relationships related to the risk areas assigned
- Perform initial work paper reviews when assigned In-Charge responsibilities and assist in report issuance and close-out of audits with minimal supervision
- When engagements do not require In-Charge-level responsibilities, Specialist is responsible for:
- Performing the detailed execution and communication of specific elements of the risk-based work plan, including AFS management and Audit Committee special project requests
- Consistently preparing work papers, supporting schedules and report drafts in a timely and high-quality manner
- Manage auditee relationship, including facilitating all meetings and discussions of issues, and presentation of draft and final reports in a professional and high-quality manner
- Apply audit experience to resolve more advanced, complex audit elements, including issues escalated by Audit Associates
- Contribute to appropriate skilling of the Internal Audit team (e.g. training, coaching/mentoring, etc.)
- Provide information and supporting documentation to the Internal Audit Manager / Senior Manager and/or CAE as input for internal audit recommendations
- As appropriate, identify and recommend improvements to processes/controls
- This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict responsibilities that may be assigned
Here's What You Need:
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- Minimum 3+ years internal or external auditing experience
Bonus Points if you have:
- Big 4 environment or similar Government Contracting audit experience
- CPA Preferred, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) a plus
- DCAA experience preferable
- Big 4 audit experience preferable
- Knowledge of US Federal Contractor business requirements (FAR, DFARS, CAS, business, incurred cost submissions) a plus
- Must have good finance skills and an understanding of US GAAP
- Must have understanding of GAAS (Generally Accepted Auditing Standards) based on the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Proven ability to work independently and as a team member
- Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
- Good organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills
As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.