AUDITOR (I/ II) Non - Competitive Progression

NEXCOM•Virginia Beach, VA

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About The Position

Incumbents may be selected at a level equal to their level of experience, Level I, II, Senior Auditor, Lead Senior Auditor or Audit Project Supervisor. Once selected, the incumbent may progress non-competitively to an Auditor II position, NF-4A, upon the completion of qualification requirements and training within a 2-year timeframe; advancement is not permitted with less than 1 year in the current position. Alternatively, the incumbent may progress non-competitively to a Senior Auditor position, NF-4B, upon completing qualification requirements and training within a 3-year timeframe; advancement is not permitted with less than 2 years in the current position. Furthermore, the incumbent may progress non-competitively to a Lead Auditor position, NF-4C, upon the completion of qualification requirements and training within a 2-year timeframe; advancement is not permitted with less than 2 years in the current position and will be contingent upon the availability of a vacancy. Lastly, the incumbent may progress non-competitively to an Audit Project Supervisor position, NF-4D, upon the completion of qualification requirements and training within a 2-year timeframe; advancement is not permitted with less than 2 years in the current position and will be contingent upon the availability of a vacancy. This role performs assigned audit tasks with limited supervision and leads limited-scope (less complex) audits or reviews with the supervision of a Lead Senior or Audit Manager. Reviews audits performance objectives and information systems and evaluates the impact of various economic, financial, and managerial programs in conformance with NEXCOM and MWR policies and procedures under the application of professional auditing standards, specifically Government Auditing Standards. The incumbent of this position must file a Financial Disclosure Report (OGE) Form 450.

Requirements

For Level I, Auditor I: A total of 4 years of experience, consisting of three years of general experience in accounting or auditing or successful experience in positions with a variety of highly responsible accounting functions, supplemented with 24 semester hours of accounting courses of appropriate type and quality.
OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE for Level I: A four-year bachelor's degree with an accounting major or bachelor's degree supplemented with at least 24 hours in accounting, or possession of a certificate as a certified public accountant or certified internal auditor obtained through written examination.
AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE for Level I: One year of progressively responsible experience which provided a knowledge of the principles, theories, techniques, and methods of accounting and/or auditing; the ability to conduct Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) engagements; the ability to report on results of review; or similar work which demonstrated the knowledge and abilities to perform the work of the position.
For Level II, Auditor II: A total of 5 years of experience, consisting of the same general experience or education requirements as Level I.
AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE for Level II: Two years of progressively responsible experience which provided a knowledge of the principles, theories, techniques and methods of accounting and/or auditing; the ability to conduct operational audits; the ability to report on results of review; or similar work which demonstrated the knowledge and abilities to perform the work of the position.
For Senior Auditor: A total of 5 years of experience, consisting of the same general experience or education requirements as Level I.
AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE for Senior Auditor: Two years of progressively responsible experience which provided a knowledge of the principles, theories, techniques, and methods of accounting and/or auditing; the ability to conduct Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) engagements; the ability to report on results of review; or similar work which demonstrated the knowledge and abilities to perform the work of the position.
For Lead Senior Auditor: A total of 6 years of experience, consisting of the same general experience or education requirements as Level I.
AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE for Lead Senior Auditor: Three years of progressively responsible experience which provided a knowledge of the principles, theories, techniques, and methods of accounting and/or auditing; the ability to conduct Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) engagements; the ability to report on results of review; or similar work which demonstrated the knowledge and abilities to perform the work of the position.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (preferred)
Certified Internal Auditor (preferred)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (preferred)
Other audit related designations (preferred)

Responsibilities

Assists in conducting a variety of financial, operational, compliance and IT audit engagements in accordance with professional and Government Auditing Standards.
Gains a working knowledge of operations, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements over areas assigned for audit.
Assists in evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls to assess risks to the organization.
Collects and evaluates information as well as documents results.
Assists in the development of audit findings and presenting recommendations to management.
Becomes versed in audit processes and completes required training in accordance with NEXCOM and Government Auditing Standards.
Assists with follow up on audit findings.
Effectively communicates audit status and findings to auditee and audit management.
Responsible for supporting a positive team oriented environment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.