FIAR Analyst II
FIAR Analyst II
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Position Description:
The Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness Analyst II (FIAR Analyst II) shall support Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCOSYSCOM) in achieving and sustaining financial statement auditability. The analyst will play a critical role in assisting MARCOSYSCOM with establishing auditable opening balances developing and implementing key financial and property accountability controls supporting audit readiness activities and providing expert guidance on auditrelated matters. This position requires a strong understanding of federal accounting standards (FASAB) audit principles internal controls and experience working within the Department of Defense (DoD) environment.
Work Location: Quantico VA (onsite 23 days)
Clearance: Active Public Trust clearance
Responsibilities and/or Success Factors:
- Assist MARCOSYSCOM in establishing and maintaining auditable opening balances and subsequent rollforward reporting to meet full financial statement audit requirements in accordance with FASAB standards.
- Support the of baseline inventory by developing processes and procedures to obtain necessary key supporting documentation.
- Provide audit coaching and advisory services to assist in responding to emerging trends and risks and to support executivelevel planning and strategy development for achieving and sustaining clean audit conditions.
- Develop and deliver audit training to stakeholders on audit expectations onsite testing and walkthrough preparation Key Supporting Documentation (KSDs) and financial reporting requirements. Create and maintain desk guides Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) job aids and other similar documentation to enhance stakeholders understanding of audit processes internal controls Business Process Narratives (BPNs) financial reporting Notices of Findings and Recommendations (NFRs) Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and audit examinations.
- Provide ad hoc consultations recommendations and technical drafting support for the endtoend NFR process from discovery to remediation and sustainment. Recommend actionable CAPs based on leading practices for new NFRs and observations and revise recommendations based on government feedback. Assist the Government in remediating NFRs by providing requested recommendations and analysis within specified timeframes.
- Perform quality control reviews of stakeholderprovided audit documentation to prevent errors and the submission of sensitive information. Receive review and disseminate Provided By Client (PBC) requests followup questions meeting requests and other IPA inquiries to appropriate stakeholders.
- Download coordinate the collection and quality checking of Key Supporting Documentation (KSDs) for sample testing requests. Assist program managers in developing artifacts and documentation necessary for Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM) assessments. Test remediate validate and monitor auditrelevant IT controls within the FISCAM
- Review the existing internal control framework and recommend overall effectiveness applying industry and leading DoD practices to meet OMB Circular A123 requirements including Enterprise Risk Management (ERM).
- Recommend and perform testing of existing control activities (design and operating effectiveness) to identify report and remediate control deficiencies including those related to service provider and thirdparty entities. Assist MARCORSYSCOM with monitoring the performance of control areas and provide feedback for process improvement including inventory controls for assets.
Minimum Qualifications Including Certificates:
- Must have an active Public Trust clearance.
- Bachelor s degree in related field from an accredited institution with at least 2 years of finance/audit supply experience.
- Prior government contracting or DoD/Military experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in four competencies:
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Written and Oral Communication
- Problem Solving
- Experience conducting followups of external and internal audits in response to accounting and audit recommendations; Consulting with management representatives to furnish accounting operational logistical and/or financial findings and provide assistance to solve problems and clarify objectives; Employing operational requirements prescribed by higher authority and meeting management needs involving accounting financial management and operational (accountability) requirements; and Conducting analytical testing on financial transactions and program .
Desired Qualifications:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
- Certified Information System Auditor (CISA).
- DoD audit/logistics experience.
- DoD system familiarity or experience.
Minimum Qualifications Including Certificates: Must have an active Public Trust clearance. Bachelor s degree in related field from an accredited institution with at least 2 years of finance/audit supply experience. Prior government contracting or DoD/Military experience. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in four competencies: o Attention to Detail o Customer Service o Written and Oral Communication o Problem Solving Experience conducting follow-ups of external and internal audits in response to accounting and audit recommendations; Consulting with management representatives to furnish accounting, operational, logistical, and/or financial findings and provide assistance to solve problems and clarify objectives; Employing operational requirements prescribed by higher authority and meeting management needs involving accounting, financial management, and operational (accountability) requirements; and Conducting analytical testing on financial transactions and program .
Employment Type
Full Time
