Senior Audit and Compliance Analyst

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.

Duties

• Job Summary: 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

Qualifications

Qualifications: Minimum 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).

How to apply

Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.