Internal Audit Analyst

Clark Construction Group•Mclean, VA

33d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Internal Audit Analyst, you will interact with finance/accounting, contracts management, small business, project development/delivery, acquisitions, compliance, and many other teams directly. Not only will you work independently, but you'll also collaborate with a diverse group of talented professionals using our cutting-edge tools and technology. Primarily, you will be responsible for completing operational, financial, and compliance audits of public and privately funded construction projects nationally with contracts between $20m and $1bn+. This will involve: Preparing audit plans and work papers for each construction project audit engagement Developing relationships with key project management stakeholders through leading opening and closing audit meetings Thoroughly reviewing owner contracts to assess operational, financial, and compliance requirements Performing exception and sample-based testing of internal controls, policies, and regulations Preparing detailed work papers and audit reports for IA management review Working cross-functionally and partnering with project team/risk owners to track and close findings timely Working with IA management, operations, finance, and compliance teams to continually improve efficiencies of audits Providing peer review of work papers completed by other Internal Audit team members Other responsibilities include: Root Cause Analysis Analyze findings and root causes across audits to Complete trend reporting and provide actionable insights to management to mitigate key risks Identify risk, recommend risk mitigation plan, and work with risk owner to remediate risk Make process improvement recommendations to executive-level management Special Project Support Provide support on executive presentations, industry research, continuous monitoring, and ad-hoc reporting Participate in department-wide process improvement initiatives and risk mitigation efforts. Support IT audits as needed Support additional internal audit programs including implementation of GRC application, continuous monitoring, enterprise risk assessments, and more.

Requirements

BA/BS degree (major in accounting or finance beneficial but not required}
Must have effective communication and presentation skills, willing to collaborate with key stakeholders in the organization, and ability to build strong relationships
Self-motivated, team-oriented individual with the ability to work independently, when needed
Possesses strong task management, attention to detail, and prioritization skills. Demonstrated ability to follow through on all assigned tasks
Strong organization and follow-up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments
Strong quantitative, analytical, and reporting skills are a plus
Able to analyze complex business and technical situations, make informed decisions about appropriate corrective actions and convince others to act
A basic knowledge of accounting concepts, audit methodologies, risk-based auditing techniques, COSO Internal Control, The IIA's International Professional Practices, U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, etc.
Audit experience beneficial but not required
Ability to travel (~ 10 -20%)
comfortable with prolonged periods of focused work, whether it's collaborating with colleagues, analyzing data, or developing strategies
effective communication and sharp visual acuity for reviewing complex documents and performing detailed computer work
move actively throughout the office and travel occasionally to various locations, including dynamic construction sites, utilizing different modes of transportation
ability to lift and move objects up to 10 pounds regularly, and up to 25 pounds on occasion

Responsibilities

Preparing audit plans and work papers for each construction project audit engagement
Developing relationships with key project management stakeholders through leading opening and closing audit meetings
Thoroughly reviewing owner contracts to assess operational, financial, and compliance requirements
Performing exception and sample-based testing of internal controls, policies, and regulations
Preparing detailed work papers and audit reports for IA management review
Working cross-functionally and partnering with project team/risk owners to track and close findings timely
Working with IA management, operations, finance, and compliance teams to continually improve efficiencies of audits
Providing peer review of work papers completed by other Internal Audit team members
Analyze findings and root causes across audits to
Complete trend reporting and provide actionable insights to management to mitigate key risks
Identify risk, recommend risk mitigation plan, and work with risk owner to remediate risk
Make process improvement recommendations to executive-level management
Provide support on executive presentations, industry research, continuous monitoring, and ad-hoc reporting
Participate in department-wide process improvement initiatives and risk mitigation efforts.
Support IT audits as needed
Support additional internal audit programs including implementation of GRC application, continuous monitoring, enterprise risk assessments, and more.