What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Audit (Consultant) position at SpectrumCareers?
Our client, a well-established nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, DC, is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to support its internal audit and compliance functions during a period of organizational growth and process enhancement. This consultant will evaluate internal controls, identify operational and financial risks, and provide recommendations to strengthen governance, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
This is an excellent opportunity for an audit professional who enjoys working in mission-driven organizations while partnering with leadership to improve processes and controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas
- Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls and identify opportunities for improvement
- Review policies, procedures, and business processes to ensure compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in the development and execution of the annual internal audit plan.
- Perform testing of key controls and document audit findings, recommendations, and management responses.
- Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and control gaps.
- Support fraud risk assessments and investigations, as needed.
- Prepare audit reports and present findings to management and key stakeholders.
- Monitor remediation efforts and validate the implementation of corrective actions.
- Collaborate with finance, grants management, procurement, and operational teams to strengthen controls and improve efficiency.
- Assist with external audit requests and regulatory compliance initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- 4 years of internal audit, public accounting, risk advisory, or compliance experience.
- Experience working with nonprofit organizations, government-funded entities, or grant-funded programs is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of nonprofit financial reporting, grants compliance, and federal funding regulations is a plus.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP/accounting systems.
Preferred Experience.
- Nonprofit or association industry experience.
- Experience evaluating grant compliance controls.
- Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent prefered.