Job Summary:
Assists with the management and coordination of investigations as well as other Office of Compliance and Internal Audit (OCIA) information processing, analysis, and dissemination. Reports discrepancies, ensures investigation plans are well designed, and understands the specific issues to be evaluated. Maintains in-depth understanding of established business process controls. Ensures formal written reports and corrective actions are well defined. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
Accountabilities:
- Provides leadership to the investigations team throughout the investigation cycle which includes initial inquiry/report, analysis, and final report writing.
- Leads investigations of irregularities discovered by internal and external auditor reviews or reported through the hotline or other sources.
- Ensures the investigations documents are received, reviewed, analyzed, and drafted up to organizational standards.
- Ensures documentation relating to the investigative work is complete as required by applicable regulations and department practices.
- Documents processes for improving internal controls, operating efficiency, and the adequacy of records and recordkeeping.
- Assists management in compiling and presenting analytical data on internal investigations.
- Reports investigation findings to appropriate management based on the results of regulatory scheduled audits, non-scheduled audits, and at any time when issues need to be addressed by management.
- Conducts follow-up reviews of financial, operational, or regulatory compliance deficiencies noted during audits.
- Keeps abreast with latest trends in internal controls, investigations, and compliance.
- Initiates and maintains relationships with industry representatives, external auditing firm, co-workers, and others.
- Organizes and formats reports to comply with applicable guidelines and provides appropriate documentation to support conclusions.
- Presents oral and written testimony on basic issues.
- May serve as the Director of Compliance and Investigations in their absence.
- Performs other duties assigned.
Applied Knowledge & Skills:
- May require audit knowledge and skills in finance/accounting and/or information system operations.
- Knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) may also be required.
- Familiarity with non-profit and Government Contracting Rules and Regulations, particularly in International Development.
- Demonstrates ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information from many sources.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team; must be able to work with a minimum of supervision in the conceptualization, planning, management, and implementation of activities.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, time management, project management, and prioritization skills.
- Applies general knowledge of applicable statutes, regulations, entity/company practices and concepts.
- Familiar with automated financial reporting, government accounting practices, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) systems.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
Problem Solving & Impact:
- Works on problems of diverse scope that require analysis or interpretation of various factors.
- Exercises judgment within defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, for obtaining results.
- Decisions made have major implications on the management and operations of an area within a department.
Supervision Given/Received:
- Manages staff to meet departmental and organizational strategic goals.
- Sets own goals and determine how to accomplish results within company procedures.
- Develops and recommends solutions to management to meet needs of the company.
- Typically reports to a Director.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Law, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a Related Field.
- Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is strongly desired.