Auditor Compliance (with Russian language skills)

Auditor Compliance (with Russian language skills)About The National Endowment for DemocracyThe National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a 501(c)3 grantmaking foundation that receives an annual Congressional appropriation in excess of $310 million and is governed by a private, bipartisan Board of Directors. This unusual arrangement positions NED to play a unique role as America’s leading foundation for freedom, empowering the institution to be nimble, innovative, and risk-taking in support of democratic activists, civil society organizations, independent media, and the NED family core institutes (the International Republican Institute, the National Democratic Institute, the Center for International Private Enterprise, and the Solidarity Center).DutiesPerform risk assessments of the administrative and financial capacity of potential grantees.Develop a risk-based monitoring plan for each grantee in assigned portfolio, working collaboratively with Program and Grants Officers to ensure monitoring is appropriate to the risk and meets compliance requirements.Conduct monitoring activities including but not limited to internal control assessment interviews in English and/or Russian language, conduct process walkthroughs, daily transaction ledger reviews, invoice reviews, and site visits.Work with documentation in English and/or Russian, translate as needed to perform the required monitoring.Prepare monitoring reports with observations, findings or questioned costs, as well as respective recommendations for corrective actions and resolution of deficiencies identified in the compliance monitoring process.Prepare presentation and training materials for use in conducting financial management training workshops.Provide guidance and training to NED grantees by conducting financial workshops, virtually and in-person.Maintain accurate and up-to-date data input in the Grants Management System.Support process innovation and change management by representing the department in internal working groups focused on developing and implementing agile and responsive monitoring approaches to evolving risks and changing operating environments.Other duties as assigned. The level of responsibility and independence in assigned tasks will increase with experience.QualificationsBS in Accounting or Finance.2+ years of related work experience.Experience with Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.Working knowledge of OMB’s Uniform Guidance: 2 CFR Part 200 Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, also known as the Yellow Book.Advanced fluency (reading, writing, and speaking) in Russian language.Knowledge/experience with internal audit and process workflow software, preferably AuditBoard.Flexibility, use of judgement, and independent thinking in designing internal control recommendations in challenging work environments.Auditing and report writing skills.Ability to present audit findings with tact and sensitivity.Strong communication and facilitation skills, along with ability to develop rapport quickly and easily.Commitment to accuracy and timeliness.Demonstrated ability to work both as a team player and independently.Ability to travel, both domestically and internationally, less than 10% of the time.Authorized to work in the United States. This position is part of the NED Bargaining Unit.#J-18808-Ljbffr