Accountant/Internal Controls Specialist

DESCRIPTION:
The National Security Agency has an immediate need for an Accountant/Internal Control Specialist in the Directorate of Finance.  The selectee will report to the Chief, Internal Review and will serve as resident expert in internal controls and audits of Federal financial statements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is part of the Internal Review Group, which is part of the Financial Management Solutions Program Management Office that is subordinate to the Agency Chief Financial Manager. The selectee is mainly responsible for ensuring NSA complies with the following laws and regulations:

1.  Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act of 1982 (FMFIA), which requires ongoing evaluations and reports on the adequacy of the systems of internal accounting and administrative controls.

2.  Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Act of 1990, which requires Federal agencies to prepare annual financial statements that can sustain a financial statement audit.

Specific responsibilities include:
- Assisting Agency managers in conducting Vulnerability Assessments and internal control evaluations (detailed examinations).
- Preparing an Annual Statement of Assurance as required by FMFIA.
- Developing and presenting the internal control training course at the National Cryptologic School.
- Serving as contracting officer representative for contractors that are engaged to support NSA's audit compliance efforts.Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS:
- Candidates must have at least six years experience in performing audits (preferably those of financial statements), reviews, and/or analytical studies of large organizations or programs financial activities; or similar years experience as a financial manager whose primary responsibility was to prepare auditable financial statements and interact with auditors during an audit of those financial statements. Financial audit and/or management experience with Federal agencies is preferred.  Experience must be at a level comparable to at least the GG-12 level (experienced, mid-level accountant/auditor).
- A Bachelor's Degree in business administration is strongly recommended, with a concentration in Accounting or Finance.  A Master's Degree in business administration, with a major in Accounting, Finance or other business related area is preferred.
- Professional certification as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Management Accountant, Certified Government Financial Manager and/or Certified Defense Financial Manager.
- Working knowledge of FMFIA, OMB Bulletin No. 07-04 (Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements), OMB Circular A-123 including Appendix A (Management's Responsibility for Internal Control), OMB Circular A-136 (Financial Reporting Requirements), DoD Instruction 5010.40, CFO Act, GAO Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government, GAO Internal Control Management and Evaluation Tool, and the Treadway Commissions Committee of Sponsoring Organizations Internal Control Framework.
- Experience in identifying, documenting, and /or analyzing internal controls over significant business processes, including financial reporting controls.
- Experience in identifying weaknesses in design and/or effectiveness of internal controls.
- Experience in performing audits of Federal agencies financial statements.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. A security clearance must be granted prior to employment and you will be required to undergo extensive pre-employment processing. This includes: aptitude testing; an interview with a psychologist and a security interview conducted with the aid of a polygraph; and a personnel interview. The final stage of the processing will be the successful completion of a security background investigation.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate. The NSA is and equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.

To apply online, please visit http://www.nsa.gov