Job Description

Internal Auditor

We are enthusiastically seeking an Internal Audit (IA) associate to join our team in shaping our newly established in-house internal audit function and focus on enhancing the achievement of ACS's ongoing business strategies and objectives. This role will report directly to the Director of Internal Audit and Risk Management and collaborate closely with stakeholders across ACS.

In this role you will support the execution of operational, information technology, financial, strategic and compliance audits as well as assess risk within various business processes by identifying and testing internal controls and recommending improvements. You can expect to partner with leaders cross-functionally and at varying levels within the company to better understand departmental operations and controls. We are looking for someone with a developed analytical skillset to execute an audit and effectively communicate recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning of audit engagements, including the development of the audit scope, and audit program.
• Apply the Internal Audit Methodology and the Standards in performing walkthrough procedures, testing, and documentation, in a timely manner
• Use data analytics to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of audit projects and to identify improvement opportunities
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal controls over the audit activities.
• Assess all facts and context related to an exception noted in testing and appropriately document exceptions.
• Document recommendations to enhance internal controls.
• Organize, prepare, and present reports, and analyses, for internal audits and other strategic and value add projects

Education and Experience

• At least 2-4 years of audit work experience, preferably in internal audit, public accounting, public company financial reporting, information security, SOX compliance or finance.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA, CIA or CISA are desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical, IT, and accounting skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral, with proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to work with geographically dispersed/diverse stakeholders.
• Understand and apply audit procedures and IIA standards, with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of COSO framework.
• Knowledge of using data analytics/visualization tools such as Power Query, Power BI, ACL, Tableau, etc. and intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Collaborates and works effectively with different stakeholders.
• Ability to have a big picture and adapt creative solutions quickly.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Optimism, patience, and a sense of humor are welcomed.

DC-based: This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office. A reasonable rate of compensation for this position is between $82,000 & $111,000 per year.

ACS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account or health care savings account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, and 4-week work from anywhere; each benefit is subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply based on skills, experience, and location.

Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.

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