Audit Analyst at FHI 360

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the collection, review and retention of contractually required financial audits of FHI 360's grantees including US based Single Audits (OMB A 133) and Foreign Subrecipient audits of USAID programs
• Share responsibilities as point of contact for 3rd party audits of FHI 360's projects managed at HQ and in non-US locations
• Advise staff in providing documentation and reports for 3rd party audits according to the contract provisions
• Review Single Audit and other financial audit reports to comply with US Government and FHI 360's grantee monitoring procedures
• Read draft and final audit responses for soundness and adequacy; ensure comments provided effective and cost efficient resolutions that address the underlying cause
• Identify audit results requiring further review and follow-up
• Recommend actions to limit FHI 360 's risk exposure and document actions taken
• Download data from various accounting reporting systems
• Combine and analyze large volume of data utilizing MS Excel V-lookup formulas, pivot tables and mail merges
• Obtain certification letters from grantees
• Communicate with FHI 360 Project staff and grantees
• Confirm US based nonprofit organization status and contact details
• Track and document grantee monitoring procedures using SharePoint or other database
• Implement improvements to current process
• Potential position advancement to supervisory role

Accountabilities:

• Has or obtain a thorough knowledge of external regulations as well as internal corporate policies and procedures.
• Has adequate knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Interprets and applies principles, contractual and regulatory requirements, and evaluates the impact of policies, procedures and practices.
• Work includes accumulating data, summarizing information into presentable reports/forms, and discerning valid from invalid data comparisons.
• Ability to communicate clearly in both oral and written form.
• Use systems to produce reports, financial models and databases.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Evaluate audit findings recommendation for adequacy and appropriateness.
• When reading audit findings, consider the system of controls and recommend appropriate actions.
• Analyzes and compiles moderately complex data.
• Delivers formal presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience; educates relevant parties regarding procedures, potential impact, and needed plan of action to address audit findings.
• Ability to travel is less than 10%

Qualifications and Requirements

•  BSc degree in Finance, Accounting and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent and 5-7 years of progressive responsible financial analysis experience.
• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or equivalent is desirable.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet software required.
• Non-governmental organization (NGO) experience preferred.
• Some experience in providing written responses and action plans to financial audit findings.
• Experience communicating with internal/external auditors.
• Must demonstrate excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Experience reading Single Audit (OMB A 133) or other financial audit reports desired, not required.
• Knowledge of French language is an added advantage.

Remuneration
The following is a summary of fringe benefits provided by FHI 360 to eligible employees:

Core benefits:

• Comprehensive medical plans (PPOs)
• Dental insurance
• Vision coverage
• Group life and AD&D insurance
• Health savings account
• Long-term disability
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Dependent life insurance
• Business travel insurance
• Supplemental personal accident insurance
• Supplemental disability
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick and parental leave
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Pension plan

Other benefits (will vary depending on work location):

• Public transportation program
• On-site fitness center
• Local credit union membership
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Qualified tuition programs (529 plans)
• Bicycle subsidy
• Legal assistance plan
• Pet insurance