Responsible for the day-to-day accomplishment of assigned audit and investigative tasks required in evaluating performance and financial activities of the U.S. House of Representatives (House). All work is performed in compliance with the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Policies and Procedures Manual and appropriate professional standards. All duties are performed in the highest ethical manner, while exhibiting the OIG Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, and Innovation.

Duties

Independently plan and perform audit and investigative objectives related to House administrative and financial operations to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and House administrative processes, the economy and efficiency of operations, and to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse. Independently use tools such as ACL, Visio, Excel and investigative tools; analyze the data produced and translate that data into validated audit issues. Independently perform assigned audit tasks, including collecting and analyzing relevant audit documents/data, and performing complex analysis to identify potential audit issues, causes, and solutions. Assess the risk and significance to House operations of issues identified from assigned audit objectives. Conduct meetings, interviews, and briefings. Produce work products to include audit work papers and briefing documents. Brief team lead and supervisors on work performed, audit issues identified, and any unexpected delays or problems. Stay apprised of current audit techniques, issues, and trends in administrative and financial operations. Is a subject matter expert for the Performance, Financial Audits & Investigations (PFI) Division in at least one administrative or financial area. Identify potential audit topics for the PFI Division as part of the annual audit planning process and write corresponding fact sheets. Contribute to improving the PFI Division and the OIG office through efforts such as identifying and implementing new or improved processes, techniques, and tools as well as sharing knowledge and providing assistance. Other Duties: Propose personal training and development plans. Provide assistance to contractors as assigned. Participate in special projects and other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

Experience: Extensive experience in planning and performing performance and financial audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and administrative processes, the economy and efficiency of operations, and to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse. Knowledge of investigative tools and techniques. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of GAO Government Auditing Standards; Knowledge of risk assessment concepts; Knowledge and understanding of work management concepts; Communicate complex ideas/facts clearly in a well-organized manner and actively listen; Examine situations using facts; draw unbiased conclusions; Ability to display understanding, courtesy, respect, and tact in various interactions; establish and maintain positive working relationships, contribute to organizational effectiveness, and implement conflict management; Collaborate with others, facilitate achievement of goals, and share information and provide assistance in team efforts; Apply skills, methods, and tools; gather and analyze data; and Influence others to maximize efforts towards achievement of a goal.

Education

• An undergraduate degree and 24 semester hours* of accounting is required.

*May include up to 6 semester hours in business law.

• An applicable graduate degree or one professional certification is preferred. An advanced degree or professional certification(s) may be required for promotion. Qualifying certifications include: CPA, CIA, CFE, PMP, and CGFM.

Contacts

• Address US House of Representatives Capitol Hill No Mail Accepted Washington, DC 20515 US
• Name: Susan Kozubski
• Email: [email protected]