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Job Summary:

The Senior Executive, Internal Audit is responsible for assisting in the execution of MRANTI’s strategic, risk-based internal audit plan, ensuring alignment with the organization’s goals and objectives. This role involves supporting the internal audit function in compliance with the internal audit charter, established frameworks, and the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) set by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

Job Responsibilities:

1. Contribute to the Development of Risk-Based Audit Plans

• Assist in the development and execution of the annual internal audit plan, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives through comprehensive risk assessments.
• Provide insights into emerging risks and help ensure the audit plan remains responsive to changes in the business environment.

2. Lead and Support Audit Engagements

• Play a key role in the planning, execution, and reporting of internal audit assignments, ensuring adherence to the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and internal policies.
• Lead smaller audit assignments independently, ensuring timely completion, and provide substantial support to larger audits conducted by the team.

3. Root Cause Analysis and Actionable Recommendations

• Assist in conducting root cause analyses of audit findings and contribute to the development of practical, actionable recommendations to strengthen internal controls and enhance processes.

4. Facilitate Collaboration Across Functions

• Coordinate and participate in meetings with various departments and divisions to ensure that audit findings are understood, corrective actions are agreed upon, and collaboration is fostered to ensure accountability.

5. Prepare and Present Audit Reports to Stakeholders

• Prepare clear and concise internal audit reports, ensuring key findings, conclusions, and recommendations are communicated effectively to Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and the Board Audit & Risk Committee (BARC).
• Assist in presenting audit results to senior management, addressing their queries and ensuring alignment on necessary actions.

6. Monitor and Update Risk Assessments

• Continuously monitor the business environment to support the timely updating of the internal audit plan, reflecting any significant changes in risks, operations, or control frameworks.

7. Follow-Up on Audit Findings and Corrective Actions

• Monitor the timely implementation of agreed-upon corrective actions stemming from audit engagements and escalate any unresolved issues to senior management and the BARC, where appropriate.

8. Support Team Development and Provide Guidance

• Provide mentoring and support to junior staff, helping them build competencies and develop skills essential to internal audit practices.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the internal audit team by sharing knowledge and best practices.

9. Uphold Professional Standards and Ethics

• Ensure that all internal audit activities are conducted with a high degree of professionalism, maintaining integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and competence as per the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

10. Engage with Senior Management and Stakeholders

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with senior management and key stakeholders to ensure the internal audit function remains aligned with organizational needs.
• Act as a liaison during audits to understand stakeholder concerns

Job Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field is required
• Professional qualifications such as CIA, CRMA, CISA, ACCA or equivalent qualification. Experience in data analytics and investigation would be an advantage for candidates.
• Possess at least 2 to 3 years of internal or external audit experience.
• Knowledge on internal auditing, internal controls, risk management, finance and accounting practices and methods.
• Good communication skills in both spoken and written English.
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to draw meaningful insights from data.
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated while being a great team player.

Job Brief:

The Assistant Manager, Internal Audit is responsible for assisting in developing and executing MRANTI’s strategic, risk-based internal audit plan, ensuring alignment with the organization’s goals and objectives. This role entails assisting in overseeing the internal audit function in compliance with the internal audit charter, established frameworks, and International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) set forth by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the Development of Risk-Based Audit Plans: Assist in the preparation and execution of an annual internal audit plan based on comprehensive risk assessments, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Assist in Audit Engagements: Support and lead the planning, execution, and reporting of internal audit assignments, ensuring adherence to IPPF standards, internal policies, and procedures.
• Contribute to Root Cause Analysis and Recommendations: Assist in conducting root cause analyses of audit findings and provide input on actionable recommendations to improve processes and controls.
• Facilitate Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate meetings with various divisions and departments to ensure alignment on corrective actions and promote a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Assist in Reporting to Stakeholders: Help prepare internal audit reports and updates for Senior Leaders (SL), Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Board Audit & Risk Committee (BARC), ensuring clear communication of audit findings.
• Monitor and Update Risk Assessments: Support the ongoing evaluation of the organization’s business environment, assisting in updating the risk-based internal audit plan to reflect any significant changes in risks or controls.
• Follow-Up on Audit Findings: Monitor the timely follow-up of corrective actions from audit engagements and assist in escalating unresolved issues to SL, CEO, and BARC.
• Support Team Development and Guidance: Provide coaching and support to junior staff within the internal audit team, helping them develop necessary skills and competencies.
• Uphold Professional Standards and Integrity: Ensure that internal audit activities are conducted with integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and competency, in line with the standards set by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Engage with Senior Management and Stakeholders: Assist in building strong relationships with senior management and stakeholders, understanding their concerns, and ensuring the internal audit function remains aligned with organizational needs.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field is required
• Professional qualifications such as CIA, CRMA, CISA, ACCA or other equivalent qualifications. Experience in data analytics and investigation would be an advantage for candidates.
• Possesses at least 3 to 5 years of internal or external audit experience.
• Possesses knowledge of internal auditing, internal controls, risk management, finance and accounting practices and methods will be added advantage.
• Good communication skills in both spoken and written English.
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to draw meaningful insights from data.
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated while being a great team player.

1. Performs complex, nonstandard accounting transactions in the control and review of travel and transportation funds and accounts for a number of different organizations. Receives, reviews, and processes all types of travel and transportation accounting documents (e.g., individual, purchase orders for group travel, moving of household goods, etc.).
2. Maintains, controls, and reconciles accounting transactions and records for multiple accounts. Reviews and maintains complex accounting transactions (e.g., reconciling accounts in accounting system involving extensive subdivision of accounts, frequent and varied adjustments to accounts, or extensive balancing and reconciling of detailed summary accounts).
3. Analyzes and examines accounting data and accounts to resolve nonstandard transactions, complaints, or discrepancies. Utilizes extensive knowledge of accounting procedures and techniques to verify specialized ledger(s) and automated system(s) of accounting data.
4. Prepares reports and performs other miscellaneous technical tasks in support of accounting function(s). Prepares monthly reports, correspondence, and follow-up on flagged documents (e.g., inactive, unliquidated obligations, etc.). Prepares the required forms and enters data into the computerized system.
5. Provides customer service for vendors, resource advisor, financial analyst, and other external and internal customers. Checks records/files in automated accounting systems on status of payments and payment dates, and follows up with OPLOC as necessary.

• Provide managers with objectively based information for making decisions on the administrative and programmatic aspects of organization operations and management.
• Develop, analyze, and provide financial management information for the supported organization.
• Monitor fiscal integrity and accuracy of monthly accounting data.
• Conduct studies of a limited scope on such things as the supported organization’s budget, financial, administrative functions to improve and simplify processes and maximize resource utilization.
• Develop data to justify new or modified projects related to facilities, security, safety or other administrative area for the purpose of determining the best solution and funding justification.

Your typical work assignments may include the following:

• Serves as the Director, Policy and Plans Directorate and leads, plans, organizes and oversees the activities of the Directorate.
• Reviews and structures organization to optimize use of resources to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
• Serves as the Agency's primary policy advisor on all matters pertaining to past conflict personnel accounting policy, to include research, investigation, remains recovery and identification related to unaccounted for personnel from specified conflicts.
• Formulates and coordinates policy initiatives in anticipation of future challenges to address present shortfalls, and actively engages in the coordination efforts of others.

• Identifies, plans and coordinates various IT systems/software projects.
• Identifies project requirements; develops and implements project plans; coordinates and integrates project activities; manages project resources; participates in project reviews; and takes corrective actions as required.
• Plans and coordinates the selection, acquisition and implementation of technologies, information systems and software.
• Defines operating criteria and monitors installation and testing to determine the quality and efficiency of technology, systems and software.
• Ensures the project schedules are closely monitored to ensure requirements are being met in accordance with established budget limitations.
• Develops internal control and operating procedures and analyzes and evaluates their effectiveness, adequacy, and interrelationships internally and with other related segments.
• Ensures that current systems maintain the integrity of financial records required by the FFMIA, FISCAM, and RMF for all assigned systems.
• Forecasts, reviews and tracks system level budget through all budget initiatives (Direct System Reimbursable, Spend Plan, Execution, Program Budget Review).

• Provides professional accounting advice and assistance to supported organizations regarding the operational accounting functions and the application of generally accepted accounting principles, policies, and procedures.
• Assists in establishing and monitoring internal controls to identify problem areas, determine actions required to improve operating program effectiveness, and ensure and maintain the integrity of financial and accounting information.
• Researches, learns and applies a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to identify, assess, analyze, and improve team effectiveness, efficiency and work products.
• Provides technical advice and training to technicians and program managers regarding the processing of accounting transactions or reconciliation of accounting/financial reports.
• Participates in decision-making sessions and advises financial managers and program directors on regulatory requirements, financial policies and data interpretation.
• Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviewing completed work to see that the supervisor's instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines, and quality have been met.

• Explains procedures and problems and takes corrective actions as necessary to ensure the accuracy and propriety of transactions and records.
• Researches minor problems covering all aspects of processing technical accounting data, compiles, analyzes, and summarizes data from systems, documents, and reports.
• Responds to questions from customers or co-workers regarding accounting data, discrepancies, and procedures.
• Periodically screens files for accuracy and compatibility. Receives extracts, records and balances data in automated systems.
• Enters data into the applicable system(s); compares transactions entered to those intended and corrects invalid/incorrect entries.
• Performs duties for the full range of accounts and types of transactions that support validating, monitoring, controlling, and maintaining accounting transactions and accounting records/ledgers for multiple accounts.

• Serves as a Supervisory Customer Service Representative in a Customer Care Center.
• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work.
• Monitors the quality of customer service and information being provided through observation and monitoring of telephone calls.
• Develops employee performance standards and makes formal and informal appraisals of work giving advice, counsel and/or instructions to employees as required.
• Investigates the most complex or sensitive customer inquiries referred by subordinate employees when issues cannot be resolved.
• Provides interpretation of pay regulations and procedures to subordinates and mediates between customers and Contact Representatives when customers question the resolution of inquiries.
• For vacancies filled at less than the full performance level of the position, duties will be developmental in nature.

• The incumbent provides authoritative interpretations of systems and software lifecycle management procedures for use by management and other IT specialists.
• Assists in the administration of contracts and provides input into development of statements of work, establishment of project objectives and project plans, evaluates technical proposals, and monitors contractor’s work performance.
• Ensures provision of adequate technical support of the major finance and/or accounting automated information systems. Ensures proper oversight of configuration management control procedures.
• Assists staff in determining priorities and ensures adequacy of project plans; technical proposals; and the analysis, design, testing, debugging, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of software and systems.
• Performs studies to monitor and improve or enhance a major finance and/or accounting automated information system.

VAEKHCS is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans.

Incumbent responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Preparing, reviewing, and processing financial documents regarding purchase orders, travel authorizations, temporary receipts, payments, and miscellaneous accounting documents.
Review and necessary action in connection to daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting reports to ensure timely and accurate completion.
Ensuring accounting elements are correct on funding documents and verify compliance with VHA Financial regulations.
Reviewing and processing incoming daily Finance business.
Reviewing and clearing rejected documents in IFCAP and FMS per VHA prescribed deadline(s).
Completion of assigned reconciliations in accordance with VHA Financial regulation.
Routinely following up on undelivered purchase orders, aged payables, aged credit card orders, and aged VISTA running balance transactions to include submitting corrections and recommended actions.
Correctly documenting and processing journal vouchers, public vouchers, and other transactional Finance data.
Collecting and compiling accounting data in a meaningful reporting format, as needed.
Properly documenting and processing Agent Cashier business such as temporary receipts for cash, check or money order, collecting payment history data, customer service in relation to billing inquiries, debit vouchers, OCTNET scanning and reporting and replenishments in accordance with VHA Financial regulations.
Supporting Accountants, Chief Accountant, AFO and CFO by maintaining various support duties.
Provide assistance with obligating, Beneficial Travel inquiries, Employee Travel accommodations, Agent Cashier coverage, Accounts Payable audit, and Accounts Receivable.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: 8am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Accounting Technician/PD09154-A and PD09155-A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• Plans and coordinates the selection, acquisition and implementation of technologies, information systems and software.
• Identifies project requirements; develops and implements project plans; coordinates and integrates project activities; manages project resources; participates in project reviews; and takes corrective actions as required.
• Defines operating criteria and monitors installation and testing to determine the quality and efficiency of technology, systems and software.
• Provides feasibility analysis, system requirements, testing documentation and implementation phases.
• Evaluates new information technologies, processes, and software for application to mission information needs.

• Conducts reviews of a variety of assigned financial management, support and administrative functions throughout the Commercial or Vendor Pay Business Line.
• Develops recommendations for modifications or correction of deficiencies.
• Evaluates various problems as they occur within the Commercial or Vendor Pay Business Line, or as the result of documentation received from other agencies.
• Develops standard work processes to enhance detection and correction of errors, uniformity of application of procedures, and improvement of function productivity.
• Analyzes and evaluates Commercial or Vendor Pay financial management systems, public laws, governing policies, guidelines, rules, regulations, and precedents.
• Provides advisory services to management in relationship to performance assessments and keeps them informed of inconsistencies in work processes within the Commercial or Vendor Pay Business Line.
• The duties, described above, represent the major duties performed at the GS-11 level. The duties performed for developmental positions will be of limited scope and complexity to develop skills, proficiency, and work experience.

The primary duties of this position are to provide support and assistance to the Finance division in completing mission requirements on closing activities, special projects, emerging requirements, section coverage, and division initiatives.  The Finance division consists of the Accounting, Budget and Cash Office sections.

Applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) promulgation when examining financial transactions using an enterprise fund chart of accounts which includes assets, liabilities, retained earnings, revenues and expenses.  Analyzes and interprets the results of transactions on financial statements, makes corrections or adjustments as necessary to properly reflect the balances of all accounts, and accurately portrays the changes on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

Initiates correspondence with individual activities to resolve discrepancies upon occurrence.   Supports the division with special projects and workflow process improvements.  Gathers, analyzes and presents factual financial and manpower data essential to the effective management and control of appropriated fund (APF) and non-appropriated fund (NAF) resources.  May process APF financial documents to execute resources allocated to MCCS.  Reviews financial data and reconciliation postings in the Financial Management System (FMS) in accordance with established account schemas.  Communicates or initiates corrections as needed.  Ensures a clean and timely year end audit.

Prepares travel and relocation reimbursements in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).  May at times need to review and approve the travel and relocation reimbursements to ensure accurate and timely submission of employee reimbursements.

Responds directly or assists in responses to MCCS program activities, Program Branches and/or Division leadership questions on reported financials through review and analysis of accounting statements, subledgers, and transactional records utilizing accounting, financial and data analysis subject matter experience and expertise.  Compiles narrative and statistical material for use in recurring and ad hoc briefings to program activities and leadership officials.  Works with activities feeding financial transactions to the Kansas City, MO and Japan Shared Services Center (SSC).  Collaborates with HQ and SSC to maintain and correct account code mapping of various POS systems and other standard entries.  Initiates correspondence with internal and external customers to resolve discrepancies and problems upon occurrence.
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Performs accounting duties that require detailed knowledge of GAAP to include accounts payables, accounts receivables, and fixed assets.  Prepares and maintains spreadsheets, journals, subsidiary ledgers, reports and schedules reflecting various accounting transactions.  Reconciles various account balances with the general ledger monthly.  Performs review of the government purchase card transactions and make any corrections or adjustments.  Assists with the preparation of the NAF and APF budget.  Performs supervisory duties in an emergency, or short-term and nonrecurring basis.

Continues to develop and enhance internal financial reporting through increased use of the FMS capabilities (Oracle Fusion) and/or other available add-on report building and distribution options.  Assists in the development of forecasting tools to bridge financial historical actuals and trends to future annual budgets and strategic long-term plans and targets in an expected resource limited and economic challenged environment. 

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner.  Takes action to solve problems quickly.  Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.  Adheres to safety regulations and standards.  Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.

Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Uses required safety equipment and observes safe work procedures. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.

Performs other related duties as assigned.