Description:
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE
The purpose of the Manager of Audit and Assurance position is to assist in the development and execution of comprehensive audit plans. This individual will perform and manage advanced and specialized audits of the Universal Service Fund contributors or beneficiaries. In addition, the individual is this role will provide coaching and supervision to audit staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee the activities of audit staff to ensure effective utilization in completing assigned projects.
Provide day-to-day support of assigned audit staff such as creating open lines of communication, providing status updates, advising on difficult situations.
Manage and oversee project management duties, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating the work of audit staff.
Review, monitor and assess progress of audits and projects, including identification of potential delays/roadblocks. Identify audit issues that require FCC guidance.
Collaborate with senior management with the identification, reporting, and evaluation of audit risk areas.
Facilitate remediation of the Universal Service Fund contributors or beneficiaries deficiencies with the appropriate process owners to ensure that issues are brought to logical closure.
Apply expertise to audit staff with audit standards and performance criteria, and audit requirements to produce quality deliverables in accordance with both department and professional standards.
Review and finalize audit findings and communicate findings to management and identify opportunities for improvement in the design and effectiveness of key controls
Develop audit procedures/programs for achieving audit objectives and goals.
Perform human resource management activities including: identifying performance problems, developing plans for remedial action, evaluating performance, and interviewing and selecting staff.
Review and provide feedback on work paper documentation and audit reports.
Communicate audit status and results via written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis to the auditee and client management.
Participate in the coordination of outsourced audits and hiring of audit staff.
Participate with the identification, reporting, and evaluation of audit risk areas
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Three (3) to Four (4) years of management experience and/or operational/technical leadership.
Direct a team of staff members and provide leadership to achieve goals and vision of the organization and the day-to-day operations.
Responsible for assisting with hiring and retaining staff, career coaching, professional development and accountable for the performance of employees.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Bachelor Degree and/or relevant technical training and certifications.
Five (5) to Seven (7) years of professional directly related experience.
Three (3) to Four (4 ) years of management or internal operational/technical leadership experience.
Two (2) to Four (4) years of Risk Assessment experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills, and the ability to influence others.
Strong project management skills and experience with a proven history of results.
Some travel (up to 15%) may be required for audits.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Plans & Aligns Ensuring our business and work plans align with organizational goals. Linking each action and initiative to impacts on other departments.
Communicates Effectively Communicating effectively in multiple modes and in a way that fosters understanding and dialogue.
Engaging with others in a way that demonstrates emotional intelligence.
Customer Focus Providing the best service to customers (internal and external) and exceed their expectations while maintaining the highest level of integrity.
Collaborates Building partnerships and relationships across the organization to meet shared objectives.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and/or Chartered Accountant (CA), required
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), desired
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. This is largely a sedentary role;
however, the employee may occasionally be required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status