CGI
Senior Audit Associate (Secret Clearance Required)
CGI, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
Senior Audit Associate (Secret Clearance Required)
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Position Description Join CGI in this exciting opportunity to serve those who serve! We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Audit Associate with supporting federal financial statement audits, performance audits, internal audits, and OIG audit readiness. This role requires strong analytical judgment, the ability to independently design and execute audit procedures, and the capability to develop high-quality audit documentation in accordance with GAGAS (Yellow Book) and federal internal control standards.
The Senior Audit Associate will develop audit plans, execute testing, evaluate risks, document results, and support corrective action and audit readiness efforts. This mission‑focused position supports our government clients and other federal programs. Must obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
This position is located in Arlington, VA.
Responsibilities
Develop comprehensive audit plans, including scope, objectives, methodology, timelines, and sampling strategies.
Prepare process narratives, risk assessments, audit programs, and testing templates.
Lead and perform end‑to‑end audit execution, including planning, fieldwork, testing, and reporting.
Conduct risk assessments, internal control evaluations, and control walkthroughs aligned with GAO Green Book and OMB A‑123.
Execute substantive testing and control testing, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and compliance with audit methodology.
Evaluate documentation, trace transactions, and validate control design and operating effectiveness.
Prepare work papers that clearly support testing results and conclusions.
OIG Audit Readiness & Internal Audit Support
Support OIG audit preparedness, including documentation reviews, completeness checks, sampling support, and evidence packages.
Develop and perform pre‑OIG mock audits to identify gaps before formal auditor review.
Review prior OIG/GAO findings, assess corrective action status, and test remediation.
Assist with OIG data calls and entrance/exit conference preparation.
Perform root‑cause analysis for control deficiencies and process issues.
Data Analytics & Sampling
Use data analytics tools (Excel, ACL, IDEA, SQL, Power BI, etc.) to extract datasets, pull samples, and support full‑population testing.
Conduct data reliability assessments to determine completeness, accuracy, and validity.
Support continuous monitoring through metrics and analytic dashboards.
Develop sampling methodologies consistent with federal audit standards.
Compliance, Controls & Program Integrity
Assess compliance with federal financial, operational, programmatic, and regulatory requirements.
Evaluate internal controls across operations, reporting, and compliance.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
5+ years of audit experience performing federal financial audits, performance audits, external audits, internal audits, and/or OIG audit readiness.
Demonstrated ability to develop audit plans, design audit procedures, and execute full audit cycles.
Strong knowledge of GAGAS/Yellow Book, GAO Green Book, OMB Circulars, and A‑123 internal control frameworks.
Experience preparing audit documentation, testing results, and drafting findings.
Proficiency with data analytics tools for sampling and testing.
Excellent writing skills, especially in drafting audit methodology, findings, and reports.
Ability to work on‑site, 5 days per week, at CGI and client locations.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred: CPA, CGFM, CFE, or related certifications (or active pursuit).
Preferred: Experience with federal programs or federal auditing of grants, contracts, or financial systems.
Compensation Range Compensation range: $79,600.00 – $172,400.00 for this role in the U.S.
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive insurance options
Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
Paid parental leave
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Wellness and well‑being programs
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com. You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
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Position Description Join CGI in this exciting opportunity to serve those who serve! We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Audit Associate with supporting federal financial statement audits, performance audits, internal audits, and OIG audit readiness. This role requires strong analytical judgment, the ability to independently design and execute audit procedures, and the capability to develop high-quality audit documentation in accordance with GAGAS (Yellow Book) and federal internal control standards.
The Senior Audit Associate will develop audit plans, execute testing, evaluate risks, document results, and support corrective action and audit readiness efforts. This mission‑focused position supports our government clients and other federal programs. Must obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
This position is located in Arlington, VA.
Responsibilities
Develop comprehensive audit plans, including scope, objectives, methodology, timelines, and sampling strategies.
Prepare process narratives, risk assessments, audit programs, and testing templates.
Lead and perform end‑to‑end audit execution, including planning, fieldwork, testing, and reporting.
Conduct risk assessments, internal control evaluations, and control walkthroughs aligned with GAO Green Book and OMB A‑123.
Execute substantive testing and control testing, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and compliance with audit methodology.
Evaluate documentation, trace transactions, and validate control design and operating effectiveness.
Prepare work papers that clearly support testing results and conclusions.
OIG Audit Readiness & Internal Audit Support
Support OIG audit preparedness, including documentation reviews, completeness checks, sampling support, and evidence packages.
Develop and perform pre‑OIG mock audits to identify gaps before formal auditor review.
Review prior OIG/GAO findings, assess corrective action status, and test remediation.
Assist with OIG data calls and entrance/exit conference preparation.
Perform root‑cause analysis for control deficiencies and process issues.
Data Analytics & Sampling
Use data analytics tools (Excel, ACL, IDEA, SQL, Power BI, etc.) to extract datasets, pull samples, and support full‑population testing.
Conduct data reliability assessments to determine completeness, accuracy, and validity.
Support continuous monitoring through metrics and analytic dashboards.
Develop sampling methodologies consistent with federal audit standards.
Compliance, Controls & Program Integrity
Assess compliance with federal financial, operational, programmatic, and regulatory requirements.
Evaluate internal controls across operations, reporting, and compliance.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
5+ years of audit experience performing federal financial audits, performance audits, external audits, internal audits, and/or OIG audit readiness.
Demonstrated ability to develop audit plans, design audit procedures, and execute full audit cycles.
Strong knowledge of GAGAS/Yellow Book, GAO Green Book, OMB Circulars, and A‑123 internal control frameworks.
Experience preparing audit documentation, testing results, and drafting findings.
Proficiency with data analytics tools for sampling and testing.
Excellent writing skills, especially in drafting audit methodology, findings, and reports.
Ability to work on‑site, 5 days per week, at CGI and client locations.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred: CPA, CGFM, CFE, or related certifications (or active pursuit).
Preferred: Experience with federal programs or federal auditing of grants, contracts, or financial systems.
Compensation Range Compensation range: $79,600.00 – $172,400.00 for this role in the U.S.
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive insurance options
Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
Paid parental leave
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Wellness and well‑being programs
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com. You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
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