This position is located in the Office of Risk Management, CAO, U.S. House of Representatives (House). The Office of Risk Management is responsible for audit liaison and remediation efforts.
Summary
This position is located in the Office of Risk Management, CAO, U.S. House of Representatives (House). The Office of Risk Management is responsible for audit liaison and remediation efforts.
The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of
10,000 House Members, Officers and staff. The CAO organization comprises more
than 800 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas,
including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources,
payroll, child care, food and vending, procurement, logistics and
administrative counsel.
This position is located in the Office of Risk
Management, CAO, U.S. House of Representatives (House). The Office of Risk
Management is responsible for audit liaison and remediation efforts.
This position serves as the Senior Audit and
Compliance Analyst and is responsible for audit activities including audit
liaison between CAO offices and auditors, and performing audit remediation
efforts. This position works closely with CAO business units to validate and
report on adherence to established compliance requirements.
The position does not have day-to-day supervisory/managerial
responsibilities.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
Serve as
audit liaison between CAO offices and auditors to manage day-to-day audit
activities
Perform
validation of internal controls and corrective actions taken in connection with
audit recommendations
Analyze
compliance and control deficiencies and propose recommendations for effective
risk mitigation and process improvements
Work with
management to support and monitor effective and timely resolution of control
deficiencies
Works
closely with CAO business units to validate and report on adherence to
established compliance requirements
Maintains
documentation regarding adherence and compliance
Provides
recommendations regarding financial and operational internal controls; works
closely with CAO personnel to address financial and operational risks and
control deficiencies
Provides
input and help to develop training material and facilitate training sessions
for various stakeholders
Develops
working relationships with varying levels of staff within the CAO organization
responsible for financial, operational and IT processes
Keeps the
Audit and Compliance Manager informed of financial or technology issues related
to audit findings, compliance or internal control deficiencies as they arise
Uses logic
and reasoning to interpret data/information and identify the strengths and
weaknesses of solutions, conclusions, and/or analytical approaches
Compiles and
issues reports detailing conclusions and providing recommendations for
improvements
Serves as
lead on projects, programs, or other initiatives as assigned; plans, manages,
monitors, and/or oversees tasks/activities
Assists with
office financial administration tasks
Performs
other official duties and special projects as assigned
Bachelor’s
degree in Accounting or related field required
Minimum of 4
years of audit experience
Knowledge of
financial accounting and auditing standards including OMB A-136 and A-123
requirements
Ability to
analyze and manage information and data, ensuring data protection and
confidentiality
Knowledge of
auditing practices, techniques, and remediation
Knowledge of
internal control standards and assessment techniques
Knowledge of
accounting frameworks, tools, and techniques
Skill in
project management, coordination, critical thinking, facilitation, and
stakeholder management; ability to interface with individuals at all levels of
the organization
Ability to
prepare reports, policies and procedures
Preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
**Continued employment is contingent upon
satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable
security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position
only).
Additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
