Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Advanced coursework or certifications in auditing, risk management, or data analytics is a plus.

Professional Experience:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in internal audit, with demonstrated ability to lead audit
  workstreams or smaller engagements end-to-end, ensuring timely and high-quality
  results.
• Experience in risk assessment, control evaluation, and report drafting aligned with
  GAGAS standards.
• Proven ability to coach junior auditors and contribute to team development.

Certifications:

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) strongly preferred.
• Additional certifications beneficial: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA),
  Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified
  Forensic Accountant (CrFA).

Standards & Methodology Expertise:

• Solid understanding of Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book) and IIA
  IPPF standards.
• Familiarity with COSO internal control framework and government compliance
  requirements.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in electronic workpaper systems and audit management software such as
  Diligent, including workflow management, version control, and secure documentation.
• Strong skills in Microsoft 365 tools (SharePoint, Teams)
• Experience using audit analytics tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA) for sampling, stratification, and
  anomaly detection.

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for drafting findings and engaging
  stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing requirements while maintaining
  independence and professional ethics.