Staff Auditor II

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

2d•$84,334 - $122,286•Onsite

About The Position

As a Staff Auditor II, you will support audits and reviews of the Airports Authority’s operations to ensure compliance with prescribed guidance, the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes, and the ethical and responsible management of business and financial resources. This is the full performance job in the Staff Auditor series. Serves in the Office of Audit at the Headquarters Office. Supports a variety of audits and reviews of Airports Authority business areas, to include contracts, human resources, airport operations, public safety, information technology, engineering, etc. Also tasked to assist in the audit process and with staff development. Performs related functions as assigned.

Requirements

Three years of progressively responsible experience in auditing, accounting, or a related field and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
Competent level knowledge of auditing standards and methods including IIA Standards, Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and skill in applying them to routine and non-routine auditing duties and responsibilities.
Ability to understand and assess compliance with the full range of contracts, laws, regulations, and policies.
Ability to perform detailed analyses of data and information to develop insights and make recommendations.
Experience conducting internal audits, information technology audits, financial audits, accounting, business analysis, or program evaluations.
Ability to speak and write effectively, with emphasis on communicating technical issues to nontechnical audiences.
Skill in using modern office suite software, with emphasis on accounting, data analysis, and financial systems/software.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Have one of the following certifications: Internal Audit Practitioner from the Institute of Internal Auditors (North America), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) from the Institute of Internal Auditors (North America), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) from the Institute of Internal Auditors (North America), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) from the Information Systems Audit and Control Association.
A Master’s Degree may be substituted for two years of professional experience.

Responsibilities

Supports the Audit Manager or Senior Auditor by independently obtaining, preparing, analyzing, and evaluating process documentation, reports, data, flowcharts etc., and contributes to performance, operational, financial, and compliance audit projects by, conducting research, identifying, and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing, and analyzing evidence, and documenting audit procedures and findings.
Participates in identifying and evaluating risk areas and opportunities for improvement. This includes clarifying known/suspected problems, their causes and effects, and any laws, regulations, rules, or standards contravened or not fully met. Provides input for the development of the risk-based annual internal audit plan.
Conducts interviews, reviews documentation develops and administers surveys, composes summary memos, prepares working papers, and participates in entrance and exit conferences.
Maintains organizational and professional ethical standards, ensuring all assigned audit activities comply with The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards).
Assists in communicating the results of audits and consulting projects via written reports and presentations to the Audit Manager and VP of Audit.
Maintains an up-to-date understanding of developments in accounting, auditing, and management/program analysis, of ‘best practices’ governing financial reporting, auditing, internal controls, process analysis, and the Airports Authority programs and operations.
Represents the Office of Audit at meetings, and develops and maintains productive team-oriented audit staff and auditee relationships.
Performs other duties as assigned.