Sr. Internal Auditor

Description

• Supportsexternalauditcoordinationandcontributestotheoverall success of the Audit & Compliance function through effective collaboration and alignment with professional standards.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to business units and executive leadership by identifying emerging risks,clarifyingoperationalchallenges,andfacilitatingdiscussionsthatdrive process improvement and strengthen internal controls.
• Ensures internal audit activities consistently align with the Global Internal Audit Standards¿,internalpolicies,andapplicableregulatoryrequirements,whilemaintaining up-to-date knowledge of laws and regulations relevant to WMATA¿s operations.
• Identifies and resolves gaps in data integrity, survey collection processes, and reporting methodologiestoimprovethequality,reliability,andimpactofauditandadvisoryinsights.
• Appliesrisk-basedplanning, control testing, process flowcharting, current and future state processes, and fieldwork to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Responds to audit and advisory requests with professionalism and timeliness, while supportingenterpriseriskmanagementandcontributingtocross-functionalcompliance initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
• The Senior Internal Auditor will perform work under one of the following disciplines and support cross-functionalareas within the Audit& Compliance department based on work assigned (Senior Risk Analyst, Senior Compliance Analyst, or Senior Data Analyst).
• Prepares comprehensive audit reports and summaries that clearly communicate proceduresperformed,results achieved,anddata-driveninsights.Developpractical,risk- informed recommendations and monitor the implementation of corrective actions through follow-up reviews.
• Communicatesauditfindings,risks,trends,andrecommendationsclearly and effectively to stakeholders at all levels including staff, management, and the Board of Directors.
• Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concernsconsistentwithourAgency SafetyPlan,otherregulatoryrequirementswithintheSafety Management System and just culture principles.
• Review of a current motor vehicle report
• Supportcontinuousimprovementbyidentifyingopportunitiestorefineauditprocesses,tools,and methodologies, while maintaining awareness of safety standards and compliance requirements.
• Integrates data analytics into audit engagements by defining objectives, performing targetedanalysesonhigh-risktransactions,reportingresultswithclarity,anddocumenting the process to enhance audit transparency and repeatability.
• Leveragesriskandperformancedatatoevaluate progress toward strategic goals, preparing internal reports that promote transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making.
• Prepareshigh-qualitydocumentationandreportsthatmeetprofessionalstandardsand support informed decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to define reporting needs, develop surveys, and establish performance reporting requirements.
• Promote a culture of safety and accountability by adhering to WMATA¿s safety policies and procedures,encouragingthereportingofsafetyconcerns inalignmentwiththeAgency Safety Plan and Safety Management System (SMS).
• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
• Leadsandconducts complex audits across financial, operational, compliance, and contractual areas, including support functions such as Budget, Finance, Human Resources, Operations, and Procurement.
• Compiles and visualizes data to support benchmarking, trend analysis, and audit/advisory reporting delivering actionable insights to management through clear and compelling presentations.
• Conductsroot-causeanalysis on audit findings, key risk indicators, and underperforming metrics, documenting impacted business processes and recommending sustainable solutions. Perform rigorous data quality checks to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data used in risk assurance and advisory activities.

Requirements

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment
• Certified Internal Auditor,Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified InformationSystemsAuditor,CertificationinRiskManagement Assuranceorcomparable certifications
• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
• BachelorsdegreeinAccounting,Business Administration,InformationSystems, Computer Science, or other related fields.
• Mentor'sjuniorauditors andanalystscontributetoknowledgesharing andcontinuous improvement within the department.
• Minimumfive(5)yearsofexperienceininternalaudit, publicaccounting,contract reviews, financial management, digital forensics, analytical problem solving, or other related fields.
• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)

Benefits

• Personal interview
• Stayscurrentwithindustrybestpractices,audittechniques,and regulatorydevelopments through training, seminars, and professional memberships.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance