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Job Description |
Job Title : Internal Audit Consultant
Job Type : Contract ( 6 Months + )
Location: Seattle, WA
Summary of Position:
Conduct independent and objective performance and operational audits to provide reasonable assurance related to: 1) efficient and effective Port operations, 2) adequate risk mitigation through management controls, and 3) compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Port rules and regulations. Plan, develop and conduct risked-based performance audits -which includes operational and compliance audits- of departments, systems, programs, policies and governance activities. Conduct entrance, exit and status meetings with management. Evaluate diverse business activities throughout the Port. Identify and Assess risks resulting from Port activities, and Test controls that mitigate the risks. Design and conduct audit procedures to test residual risks. Extract, analyze and test data from various information systems to identify areas of risk.
Skills & Abilities:
Must have ability to think critically and objectively. Ability to identify and assess risks resulting from operations. Working knowledge of: 1) Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book), 2) International Professional Practices Framework (Red Book), 3) COSO internal control and COSO ERM framework, 4) Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133, 5) accounting standards and practices (US GAAP), 6) laws and regulations applicable to Port districts and Port activities, including the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). Working knowledge of inherent operational skills to prepare clear and concise reports that present complex information in a way that is easily understood by the reader (Commission, management, staff and the public). Must have excellent interviewing skills and ability to conduct interviews tactfully, maintaining independence and objectivity. Ability to utilize discretion and demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of information and documents as appropriate.
Required Skills :
Must have excellent organization skills and ability to manage multiple projects and assignments at one time. Must possess technical Skills and ability to efficiently and effectively extract financial data using Microsoft Access ODBC, PeopleSoft, and other Port databases, prepare work papers in TeamMate software and use office software such as MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Must have ability to analyze information and exercise professional judgment backed up by fact-based information in order to develop practical, value-added recommendations. Ability to maintain independence, both in fact and in appearance. Ability to exercise professional skepticism, with ability to approach audits with an open mind and perform due diligence in reaching conclusions. Ability to identify red flags that signal control weakness, noncompliance, fraud, waste and abuse. Ability to prepare effective work papers to support audit conclusions. Ability to professionally represent the Port at conferences, trainings, professional organization meetings, or in any situation where affiliation with the Port is known.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with coursework in Business, Finance, or Accounting or related field. Seven to ten years of Public or Private Sector risk-based auditing (includes compliance, performance and financial audits) and/or accountingexperience. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).Preferred Qualifications: Ten to Fifteen years of Public sector internal audit experience. Experience with computer assisted audit tools and techniques (CAATS), such as Microsoft Access, VBA, SQL, PeopleSoft queries, ACL. Experience with PeopleSoft Financials. Experience with TeamMate. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). and compliance risks associated with government organizations.
Contact: Ajay
The best telephone number to reach me is 973-481-0100 Ext:.3036. I would appreciate if you forward your updated word formatted resume to ajay.bal@makrotech.com for review before we speak.
For any reason, you are not able to submit your resume or for any further information, please call our Candidate Help Desk at 973-679-5005.or E-mail your resume at recruiter@makrohealth.com We shall be happy to help you.
We are an equal opportunity employer and your application will be considered without discrimination due to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation.
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