Auditor

Under the Office of Inspector General's (OI's) team approach, this Auditor serves as a team member on performance and financial-related audits, attestations, inspections, and evaluations (hereafter referred to as reviews) of programs and activities of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). These reviews assess and promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness and help prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse in Board and CFPB programs and activities. The incumbent may also assist with information technology audits, OIG investigations, and follow-up reviews of previous OIG reviews to determine if recommended actions were implemented. Audit and attestation work is conducted in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS); inspection and evaluation work is conducted in accordance with the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency's (CIGIE's) Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation.

 

At the FR-23 grade, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, economics, business, or related field, or equivalent experience. In addition, at the FR-24 grade, plus at least one year of audit, financial accounting, or related experience. Knowledge of principles, theories, practices, and techniques of accounting, management, and auditing/inspecting/evaluating to assist with reviews of the Board’s or the CFPB’s programs and operations. Knowledge and skill to evaluate compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the adequacy of internal controls, and the operational efficiency and effectiveness of systems and activities. Proficiency in oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment. Ability to obtain a Secret clearance, and is subject to the Board’s drug testing program. Prefer certification in one or more of the following: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor.

 

Learn More:

* Become Familiar with the FRB/CFPB OIG (https://oig.federalreserve.gov/)

* What We Do (https://oig.federalreserve.gov/audits-what-we-do.htm)

* Audit Oversight Areas (https://oig.federalreserve.gov/audit-oversight-areas.htm)

* Audit Highlights (https://oig.federalreserve.gov/audit-highlights.htm)

* Semiannual Report to Congress (https://oig.federalreserve.gov/reports/semiannual-report-to-congress.htm)

 

Please apply to the position at: https://www.federalreserve.gov/careers/

Closing Date: 
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Agency: 
Board of Governors at the Federal Reserve
Career Office: 
Auditors