Internal Accountant Auditor

POSITION TITLE: Internal Accountant Auditor
LOCATION: Rockville, MD (onsite)
DURATION: 1 year - possible extension
Government agency is seeking an entry/mid-level Accountant/Auditor for the Internal Audit Team willing to learn via on the job training. The Contractor shall perform duties as follows:

• Contractor(s) will develop a timely and flexible annual audit plan using an appropriate risk-based methodology including any risks or control concerns identified by management and submit that plan as well as periodic updates to the Audit Committee for review and approval.
• The contractor(s) must be a professional audit staff with sufficient knowledge, skills, experience, and professional certifications to meet the clients' requirements; issue periodic reports, at the very least on a quarterly basis to the appropriate management level summarizing results of audit activities; keep the Audit Team informed of emerging trends and successful practices in internal auditing.
• It is understood that the internal auditors’ role in such special projects is purely on a recommendatory basis, and the Internal Audit Team should not be part of any decision-making process by the project team to maintain the independence of the internal audit function.
• Contractor(s) must follow through on the implementation of action plans committed by management to mitigate identified risks and address control lapses noted and must foster a strong internal control environment through education and training. Contractor(s) must consider the scope of work of the external auditors.
• Contract staff will work side-by-side with client staff to facilitate knowledge transfer.

Deliverables:

• Timesheets at least monthly but in a format approved by the manager.
• Periodic reports as requested by the manager at least on a quarterly basis
• Recommendations to the Internal Audit Team
• An annual audit plan using an appropriate risk-based methodology

Education/Certification:

• BS/BA degree in Accounting or similar degree
• Entry or Mid-level experience in accounting/auditing.
• Client will provide on the job training

All work must be performed on site. Work may be performed remotely IF approved in advance by supervisor. Contractors must be able to work on site. Transportation expenses are the responsibility of the contractor.