Government and Public Sector - Enterprise Risk Internal Audit - Senior

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From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector practice of Ernst & Young LLP provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world.  

The opportunity 

As a member of our Government and Public Sector (GPS) Internal Audit Team, you will join a talented group of professionals, serving in key roles advising public sector clients on their most pressing internal audit and risk management issues.  Notably, you will be working with a team of dedicated professionals on implementing and assessing requirements outlined in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-123, Management's Responsibility for Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control. Our team focuses on national priorities in defense, recovery and infrastructure investment, national security, international development and health. You will be a key team member in the development and growth of our GPS business which is a priority for our firm.  

Your key responsibilities 

Our Enterprise Risk professionals support our clients in understanding and identifying process risks and designing and assessing process controls to mitigate those risks. They are responsible for documenting process controls, assessing control design, developing test plans to test key controls, and writing reports to summarize observations. In addition, Enterprise Risk professionals provide process improvement recommendations to design efficient and effective process controls to best mitigate process risks.  

As a Senior, you may be assigned to a particular federal agency as your primary client.  In this role, you may work alongside other EY professionals, teaming partners, and client personnel on a wide range of tasks.  These may include: documenting business processes, preparing and submitting documentation requests, testing the design and effectiveness of controls, drafting memos and other reports to explain team findings and recommendations, and assisting process owners with remediation efforts.  In addition, as Senior, you may be tasked with supervising and aiding in the development of one or more Staff resources.  These responsibilities will include assigning and reviewing work products, providing timely and constructive feedback, and ensuring team members have the opportunities necessary to achieve their career goals.  You may also be responsible for completing and reporting project status to engagement leadership, including client personnel.       

Skills and attributes for success 

• Knowledge and experience auditing, reviewing or working with federal business processes such as funds management, budget formulation and execution, receivables management, disbursements, property management, human resources, financial reporting, and grants management  
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) 
• Strong report-writing skills to communicate findings and recommendations to clients  
• Knowledge of working paper documentation standards  
• Excellent communication skills to discuss observations and negotiate the acquisition of data for testing and reporting on internal controls  
• Ability to conduct research on regulatory guidance, current industry standards and trends, and new legislation and requirements.  
• Ability to work independently with clients and on project teams  
• Ability and willingness to supervise and develop team members 
• Ability and willingness to hold difficult conversations (with team members