Business Risk Services Federal - Senior 1&2 - McLean, VA

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Job Description:
Our Business Risk Services (BRS) practice, a specialty advisory practice within Assurance & Advisory Business Services, provides comprehensive risk services through a suite of strategic, outsourcing, and industry-focused operational solutions that help companies around the world evaluate and enhance their internal audit and risk management functions. BRS seeks a consummate team player with a strong work ethic and excellent professional skills for the role of BRS Senior. This professional will perform internal audit procedures under the direction of the internal audit management team and in accordance with the client's audit plan, risk management strategy and EY's internal audit methodologies.Responsibilities
Work with Federal clients, high-growth clients and other market leaders in industries such as retail, consumer products, financial services, insurance and health sciences. Coordinate and perform audit procedures of a moderately complex nature; create work products such as audit analyses and engagement documentation; evaluate and test processes and related controls; prepare the audit approach relating to nature, timing and extent of procedures; assign and review work of staff auditors and assist in the preparation of the final report.Maintain a strong client focus by effectively serving client needs and developing productive working relationships with client personnel. Stay abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the client's business. Deliver high-quality client service by directing the daily progress of fieldwork and informing Managers of the engagement status. Respect and protect confidential client information.Display teamwork, integrity and leadership. Support colleagues and value others' contributions. Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment. Provide constructive on-the-job feedback and coaching.Utilize technology and tools to continually learn and innovate, share knowledge with team members and enhance the delivery of services. Understand EY and its service lines. Actively encourage team members to contribute ideas and identify potential opportunities to apply EY's services.Ernst & Young LLP, an equal opportunity employer, values the diversity of our work force and the knowledge of our people.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications: To qualify, candidates must have: a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or a related field; a minimum of 2 years of related audit or applicable business experience; previous experience working in a federal environment experience working on risk management and/or internal control engagements or federal financial statement engagements with a federal entity CPA/CA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CMA, RICS APC, PMP or CCIM certification desired; non-certified hires are required to become certified to be eligible for promotion to Manager understanding of FMFIA, CFO Act, FFMIA, COSO, and OMB Circular A-123 strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated integrity, values, principles, and work ethic proficiency with MS Office and Lotus Notes US Secret Clearance or ability to obtain US Secret or Top Secret Clearance Successful candidates must be available to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. Second language skills and international business experience are preferred.