Sr Auditor - 90346380 - Washington
Date: Jan 19, 2023
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, US, 20002
Company: Amtrak
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The Senior Auditor works as part of team or assist the Audit Manager in leading a multidisciplinary team conducting independent, objective GAGAS compliant performance, or financial audits of Amtrak programs and operations. These audits include assessments of the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of the Amtrak programs and operations; adequacy of internal controls, compliance with laws, regulations, policies, contracts and/or grants. The incumbent serves as a fully functioning member of an audit team in audits of medium to high complexity. This includes responsibility audit design, data collection and analysis, message development, to drafting segments of products that are technically complete and appropriately targeted to the audience. Assists junior members of the team when necessary and may serve as a technical expert for those less experienced members of the team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Plans, or assists in planning new engagements by submitting annual audit plan suggestions that support the OIG strategic plan.
- Develops audit program for assigned area that addresses the audit objectives and provides a clear path for developing convincing findings and actionable recommendations.
- Ability to function as team leader in the collection and analysis of data; and ensures that evidence collected is reliable, sufficient, relevant and properly documented in the project work papers; and complies with GAGAS and Amtrak OIG’s policies and procedures.
- Develops well supported findings that are actionable and cost-effective.
- Integrates the results of team members’ work and analyses into findings, conclusions and recommendations to be presented in audit reports, briefings and other related products.
- Drafts products, such as briefings, message meeting documents, reports, testimonies, and/or fact sheets; and ensuring all products are clear, convincing, accurate and complete.
- Keeps Audit management informed of the progress of the project and any matters that may affect timely completion of engagements. Handles most issues personally only elevating those that need the direct attention of management.
- Provides coaching, guidance and technical expertise to junior members to promote their professional development.
- Develops productive working relationships with internal and external parties, fosters teamwork, collaboration and coordination.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Economics or other field, or equivalent combination of education, training and work experience
- A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience that included conducting performance audits/analyses of programs and operations.
- Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must be able to maintain composure in stressful situations and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Ability to multi-task with attention to detail.
- Experience using Teammate or similar audit work paper management systems.
- Understanding and ability to apply GAGAS.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- An advanced degree from an accredited university.
- Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE).
- Familiarity with the accountability community (e.g., OIG, GAO).
- Familiarity with passenger rail operations and/or transportation operations.
COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
TRAVEL:
Yes - 10%
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