Internal Auditor Senior

SAIC•Reston, VA

2d•Remote

About The Position

SAIC has an opening for an Internal Auditor Senior to join our team. The successful candidate will conduct financial, operational and compliance audits. Candidate will evaluate business processes and activities of various organizations for compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and company policies and procedures. This position can be worked remotely in the US. Duties and Responsibilities: -work on internal audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas to identify risks and opportunities for improvement. -Act as a liaison for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, including leading process and control walkthroughs, testing operational effectiveness, and assisting with deficiency remediation. -Develop audit criteria, perform audit procedures, analyze evidence, and document findings. -Execute audits with agreed-upon scope and timelines, adhering to internal audit programs and milestones. -Use independent judgment to identify and document audit issues and propose actionable recommendations. -Develop and implement data analysis plans, working with key data sources to extract, analyze, and provide insights. -Collaborate with audit team members to plan and execute audit engagements. -Communicate findings, observations, and recommendations clearly to management and stakeholders in both verbal and written formats. -Monitor the implementation of recommendations, ensuring timely corrective action. -Stay updated on industry trends, audit practices, and data analytics to provide guidance and training to the team. -Support internal investigations as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited university.
6 years of experience in auditing, either with a large or mid-tier audit firm, internal audit function, or in a financial role within the government contracting industry.
Deep understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
Strong analytical skills and technical expertise, including experience with data analytics tools.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of management.
Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships within teams and with external contacts.
US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor).

Responsibilities

work on internal audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
Act as a liaison for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, including leading process and control walkthroughs, testing operational effectiveness, and assisting with deficiency remediation.
Develop audit criteria, perform audit procedures, analyze evidence, and document findings.
Execute audits with agreed-upon scope and timelines, adhering to internal audit programs and milestones.
Use independent judgment to identify and document audit issues and propose actionable recommendations.
Develop and implement data analysis plans, working with key data sources to extract, analyze, and provide insights.
Collaborate with audit team members to plan and execute audit engagements.
Communicate findings, observations, and recommendations clearly to management and stakeholders in both verbal and written formats.
Monitor the implementation of recommendations, ensuring timely corrective action.
Stay updated on industry trends, audit practices, and data analytics to provide guidance and training to the team.
Support internal investigations as required.