FHI 360 seeks an Internal Auditor II to conduct risk-based internal financial, operational, and compliance audits of projects and field offices. This role participates in risk assessment activities by gathering data and performing analysis. The auditor is a member of an audit team that completes all phases of the internal audit process, including planning, field work, reporting, and monitoring. Based on the findings and observations, this position develops formal written reports to communicate audit results to management, makes recommendations to improve controls, and monitors the status of implementation. Knowledge of U.S. Government rules and regulations preferred. French language fluency strongly preferred.
- Gathers, organizes, and analyzes compliance risk data as part of annual risk assessment and engagement-based assessment.
- Reviews financial and operational information to develop a risk-based audit scope.
- Performs process and document reviews and attribute testing to evaluate internal controls, operating efficiency, and the adequacy of records and recordkeeping.
- Meets with the internal clients and stakeholders to discuss potential risks, audit results, and action plans.
- Organizes and formats reports to comply with applicable guidelines and provides appropriate documentation to support conclusions.
- Reports internal audit findings to appropriate management
- Conducts follow-up reviews of financial, operational, or regulatory compliance deficiencies noted during audits.
- Conducts investigations of irregularities discovered by internal and external auditor reviews.
- Other duties as assigned.
Applied Knowledge & Skills:
- Applies general knowledge of applicable statutes, regulations, entity/company practices and concepts.
- Familiar with general principles and process involved in conducting an internal audit.
- Familiar with automated financial reporting, government accounting practices, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Title 2 Code of Federal Regulations Part 200) regulations.
- Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO) and/or international development field preferred.
- Accounting, Audit, Finance and/or other related field certifications (i.e., CIA; CPA; CFE) preferred.
- Proficiency in computerized accounting software preferred.
- French language fluency strongly preferred.
- Applies general information technologies to meet work needs.
Problem Solving & Impact:
- Identify and recognize routine or standard problems that have established precedents.
- Develop solutions to routine issues and refer non-standard questions and more difficult problems to higher levels.
- Explains basic accounting and internal audit trends and variations from prior periods, budget and/or forecast.
- Resolves basic issues related to internal policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates an understanding of system functionality to provide answers for financial requests.
Experience*:
- 3 - 5 Years of progressively responsible financial analysis experience in an internal audit role.
- Experience in providing outstanding customer service, performing complex activities associated with ensuring compliance with company’s system of internal controls is required.
- Computerized accounting software experience and proficiency in spreadsheet software required.
- Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear and positive fashion with clients and staff.
- Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English and French.
- Non-governmental organization (NGO) experience preferred.
* Or an equivalent combination of relevant experience sufficient to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job.
Technology to be Used:
- Personal Computer, Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), e-mail, telephone, printer, calculator, copier, cell phones, PDAs and other hand-held devices.
Travel Requirements:
- Greater than 25%
Typical Physical Demands:
- Typical office environment. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; ability to lift 5-50 lbs.