Seeking Junior and Mid-Level Grant Audit Specialists

The U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) in Washington DC receives applications from U.S. and non-U.S. applicants, many of which have not previously received a U.S. government funding. Macfadden, now part of PAE, who supports USAID/OFDA in funding humanitarian assistance programs, is seeking Junior and Mid-Level Grant Audit Specialists to help manage USAID/OFDA’s pre-award audit requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertake pre-award, incurred cost, and follow-up surveys of NGOs on a required basis so that OFDA can make a responsibility determination based on the results per ADS 303.3.9.
• Perform reviews of non-U.S.  NGO audit scope of work to ensure it meets USAID requirements.
• Assist non-US based NGOs to get CFO approval  for the audit firms they hire to undertake audits.
• Review NGO annual audits   to ensure they meet USAID requirements.
• Work with audit firms to ensure that audits are brought into compliance where necessary.
• Interface with the USAID audit branch on U.S. and non-U.S. NGO audit findings and draft Pre-Award Risk Assessment Determinations in accordance with ADS 303.3.9 and 2 CFR 200). 
• Track audit status of all OFDA NGO partners.
• This position may require international travel for pre-award and follow up surveys.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

• Prepare products independently with appropriate content and minimal errors and issue timely reports.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to interpret, communicate and summarize audit findings and risks to non-financial professionals.
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail and quality and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Education, Experience and Skills for Jr. Level

BS/BA Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field with a minimum of 1 year of professional experience and 2 years of audit experience is preferred.

• Education and experience in working with various US Government Agencies in an Inter-agency environment is a plus.
• Experience in identifying internal control weaknesses and corrective actions to address deficiencies are preferred.
• Audit experience and knowledge of the management of U.S. government grants, cooperative agreements or contracts.
• Requires familiarity of internal controls and compliance.
• Requires familiarity or training on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
• Technical skills in accounting (e.g. CPA, Public Accounting) are preferred.
• Familiarity with the FAR, ADS, CFRs, OMB Circulars and other directives governing U.S. Government awards.
• Proficiency in utilizing various systems such as: MS Excel, MS SharePoint, Google Spreadsheets, and/or other U.S. Government internal operating systems.
• Requires effective verbal and written communication; ability to communicate well with the client and grantees.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Education, Experience and Skills for Mid-Level

Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field with a minimum of 6 years of professional experience is preferred.

BS/BA Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field with a minimum of 8 years of professional experience will also be considered.

• Education, experience, or training in working with various U.S. Government (USG) Agencies in an Inter-agency environment is a plus.
• Experience assisting recipients in remediating audit findings related to internal controls deficiencies.
• Requires financial management and report writing experience and knowledge of USAID audit requirements for U.S. and non-U.S. based grantees.
• Requires prior audit experience and knowledge of grants management.
• Requires experience in performing audits and/or Pre-Award Survey Reviews.
• Requires experience in performing internal controls and compliance reviews.
• Requires experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
• Strong technical skills in accounting.
• Strong knowledge of the FAR, ADS, CFRs, OMB Circulars and other USG directives governing grants, cooperative agreements and contracts.
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Requires strong verbal and written communication; ability to communicate well with the client and grantees.
• Must possess proficiency in writing complex reports and analyzing audit data.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance.

U.S. Citizenship is required; selected candidate must be able to qualify for a government sponsored clearance.