Savantage Solutions is seeking finance professionals with auditing/internal control testing expertise to join our professional services team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Auditing and Internal Control Testing

• Design and execute internal control testing plans and procedures to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls in place
• Evaluate the results of testing to identify weaknesses, gaps, and areas for enhancement in internal control systems
• Provide specialized knowledge in specific business processes (e.g., accounts payable) to guide audit processes
• Draft Notice of Findings and Recommendations (NFRs) for internal control/validation testing and assist process owners with documenting CAPs
• Conduct validation testing on Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) designed to address Independent Public Auditor (IPA) findings or internal control testing exceptions

Risk Assessment:

• Conduct thorough assessments of potential risks within functional areas and recommend corrective actions
• Analyze deficiencies identified by both internal and external auditors, focusing on actionable improvements/risk mitigation strategies 

Audit and Compliance Support:

• Analyze both self-identified and auditor-identified deficiencies, focusing on formulating corrective actions
• Draft Audit-related Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)
• Draft and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relevant to specific business function and audit processes
• Create, update, and monitor audit response metrics and provide regular updates
• Identify and analyze existing internal control standards to determine weaknesses and deficiencies, recommending mitigating processes and procedures
• Design and present Dashboards (formally and informally)
• Design graphs and charts to visually represent audit results and trends over time
• Identify anomalies and utilize data from dashboards to create presentations, including decision briefs and informational briefs
• Facilitate the collection and review of key documents required to address IPA Provided by Client (PBC) requests
• Monitor audit findings and work with process owners to ensure timely responses and resolutions

Training and Development:

• Create informational materials to enhance understanding of functional areas and their impact on audit outcomes and the Agency
• Provide training and guidance to internal and external stakeholders on functional processes and best practices

Knowledge, Education/Certifications:

Required:

• 8+ years Federal experience in Auditing, Finance, or related field
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• DoD experience
• Understanding of DoD Accounting procedures, DoD Receipt and Acceptance (R&A) processes, fiscal law, and familiarity with the DoD FMR
• CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CGAP, CDFM, or CGFM Certification 

 Desired:

• DoD experience
• Understanding of DoD Accounting procedures, DoD Receipt and Acceptance (R&A) processes, fiscal law, and familiarity with the DoD FMR 
•  CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CGAP, CDFM, or CGFM Certification 

Corporate Summary: 

Savantage Solutions provides a wide range of consulting, systems integration, and financial and project management support to federal and DoD agencies. For over two decades, Savantage Solutions has partnered with organizations in both the public and private sectors to achieve innovative solutions for customers' challenges.  Savantage Solutions is a woman-owned company that values diversity, initiative, and a commitment to learning and growing. Our philosophy is that diversity is an asset to any industry or organization, and that innovation is only nurtured in an environment that embraces creativity and open minds. We thrive on the ideas and perspectives generated by a diverse workforce.