Job Summary:

Plan, organize, and conduct audits of accounting, financial, and operating activities for our clients headquarters and field sites to ensure accurate accounting records, adequate financial controls, compliance with policies and efficient operating procedures. Conduct periodic risk assessments in areas as assigned. Prepare and present results and recommendations to management.

Principal Responsibilities:


Plan, organize, and conduct audits of various financial and operational functions within the Institute. Monitor compliance with existing financial controls and ensure compliance with finance and accounting standards.
Visit field sites to perform audits to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Develop project-specific risk assessments and detailed audit programs.
Collect a variety of information to obtain a comprehensive understanding of functional area, internal processes, actual procedures, and work methods. Prepare narrative descriptions, flowcharts, and related paperwork to document results of collection and analyses of financial records, operating records and procedures.
Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of financial and administrative controls.
Assess efficiency and cost-effectiveness of related processing activities.
Prepare and submit reports documenting scope of audit, summary of findings, and recommendations for strengthening internal controls and improving and/or streamlining operations.
Meet with various levels of management to orally communicate interim and final audit findings and recommendations.
Participate in the evaluation of new financial and other systems.
Provide assistance in the development and evaluation of standard operating policies and procedures.
Provide assistance to external financial auditors and consultants.
Perform special projects as requested.

Preferred Qualifications:


Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field, Master’s degree a plus
CPA required. Other financial/accounting/IT certification will be considered
Minimum of four years public accounting or equivalent experience
Comprehensive knowledge of accounting, business and management practices and procedures
Thorough understanding of audit processes, best practices and standards
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Understanding of investment operations and accounting practices
Knowledge of PeopleSoft financials and HRMS a plus
Working knowledge of Visio flowcharting software a plus
Working knowledge of ACL data extraction and analysis software a plus