Auditor

This position is located in the Office of the Inspector General The supervisor is the Assistant Inspector General Audits & Evaluations This position is non-bargaining unit This position may require occasional (<20%) travel This position is subject to Securities Ownership Prohibition Newly appointed federal employees may be required to complete a two-year trial period Expenses associated with an interview will be paid; however, expenses associated with a relocation will NOT be paid Qualifications: In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate the following: As a GS-11/12 Financial Auditor (auditor), the individual is responsible for working closely with the Audit Manager in planning and coordinating comprehensive engagements of major scope and complexity. The auditor monitors and collaborates with engagement teams from contracted independent public accounting firms performing highly complex federal financial statement audits and ensures the quality and integrity of all related products. The auditor may also serve as a team member or auditor-in-charge of a performance audit or evaluation performed by the Financial Audits Team. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: Providing technical guidance and expert advice to other auditors on the engagement team from contracted independent public accounting firms on the interpretation of federal accounting principles, concepts, and practices; and the application of government auditing standards as prescribed by the Government Accountability Office. Working with the Audit Manager on developing audit and evaluation program guides for engagements performed by the Financial Audits Team. Exercising technical direction over the collection and analysis of data; and ensuring that evidence collected is sufficient, competent, and relevant to support conclusions reached in audit and evaluation reports; and properly documented and reviewed in the audit and evaluation working papers. Drafting audit and evaluation reports that consolidate and integrate the work of others. The reports should provide a logical structure for presenting results, answering all the audit objectives, and ensuring that all elements of a finding are supported by the data. The auditor also performs quality control