Auditor – Financial Management and Internal Controls (OIG) (Finance)

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Experience

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Summary

Under the Office of Inspector General's (OIG) team approach, the auditor serves as a team member on audits, evaluations, and other reviews (hereinafter referred to as "reviews") of programs and operations of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The objectives of these reviews may include assessments of program economy, efficiency, effectiveness, equity, and ethics; internal control assessments; compliance reviews to determine adherence to applicable laws, regulations, or management's policy and procedure expectations; and prospective analyses. These reviews may also help prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse in Board and CFPB programs and operations. The incumbent may also assist with information technology audits and follow-up reviews to determine whether previous OIG recommended actions were implemented. Audit work is conducted in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS). Evaluation work is conducted in accordance with the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency's (CIGIE) Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation. The auditor operates consistently with the OIG's values, including integrity; objectivity and independence; respect; excellence; collaboration and teamwork; and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates on audit or evaluation teams reviewing Board or CFPB programs and operations by helping to gather, consolidate, and analyze data and information; by participating in interviews of agency officials, staff, and others; and by helping to develop appropriate findings, conclusions, and recommendations. With supervision and feedback, completes segments of reviews and writes sections of the review reports.
• Participates as a team member, with supervision, to help plan and scope reviews by conducting relevant research and using the information to contribute ideas for the project design, methodology, and scope. The scope and methodology are designed to meet the objectives of the specific review.
• With supervision and feedback, prepares clear, logical, and concise workpapers to document review work, including the documentary and testimonial evidence collected or developed, and the results of analytical work performed, which support the findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Workpapers are accurate and supported by sufficient and appropriate evidence and completed in a timely manner.
• Participates as a team member to help develop the review's message and results. With supervision and feedback, prepares sections of written reports to convey review results to internal OIG stakeholders, agency officials, and others. The report must accurately, clearly, succinctly, and persuasively communicate the review findings, conclusions, and recommendations. With supervision and feedback, indexes sections of reports to ensure they are supported by sufficient and appropriate evidence.
• Presents information orally, including findings, conclusions, and recommendations, to internal and external stakeholders, which may include Board members, Board or CFPB officials, and Federal Reserve Bank officials. Communicates in a clear, accurate, succinct, and persuasive manner. Ensures that information presented is supported by sufficient and appropriate evidence.
• May assist in follow-up reviews to help determine whether OIG recommendations have been appropriately implemented. May assist in OAE's annual planning, outreach, and risk assessment activities; in developing the OIG's strategic plan; and in supporting other office initiatives.
• With supervision and support, ensures that all project work, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting, and recommendation follow-up activities are conducted in accordance with applicable standards, e.g., GAGAS, CIGIE, and OIG policies and procedures, and within established timeframes.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, economics, business, or related field, or equivalent experience. Ability to apply critical thinking and analytical skills to assist with reviews of the Board's or the CFPB's programs and operations. Proficiency in oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. Is subject to the Board's drug testing program. Prefer certification in one or more of the following: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Information Systems Auditor, and other related professional certifications.

REMARKS

• Past performance evaluations may be requested
• Prior experience related to financial management, contracting, and assessing the effectiveness of internal controls preferred
• Supports the Financial Management and Internal Controls section
• The OIG's telework policy requires employees to be physically present in the office a minimum of 4 days per month. Employees may be expected to be physically present in the office more than 4 days per month, as required by business need