Summary This position is located in the Government Accountability Office. As a Auditor (Financial) .The incumbent will lead key aspects of Center projects that require a unique combination of skills related to the United States (U.S.) and multiple international standards for auditing, critical thinking, training development, and effective engagement. Responsibilities As a Auditor (Financial), PE-0511-3 your typical work assignments may include the following: Independently lead key sections of Center projects by developing and implementing training, mentoring and/or policy advice to strengthen the capacity of SAIs and enhance the skills of U.S. government officials who are responsible for overseeing the quality of foreign assistance project audits. Understand and effectively apply methodologies for needs assessments of audit organizations and analyzes information gathered through needs assessments to identify key areas for improvement. Advise accountability organizations regarding Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS); AICPA standards, INTOSAI audit standards, and other international audit standards and demonstrates how they interact and apply to financial, compliance and performance audits of US government foreign assistance programs. Prepare high-quality written products such as needs assessment reports, project reports, manuals, and policies and procedures that accurately interpret and apply international audit standards and succinctly summarize key evidence, observations, conclusions, and suggestions for improvement. Independently develop and provide convincing expert advice through oral communications to SAI Auditors General and other senior audit professionals on actions needed to comply with INTOSAI standards and adopt leading practices for audit organization effectiveness in areas such as quality assurance and recommendation follow-up. Mentor and coach SAI audit teams in efficiently and effectively planning and conducting financial audits in accordance with INTOSAI standards, Government Audit Standards, and/or other standards as appropriate. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be proficiency in the Amharic language. Must be a U.S. Citizen Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation Completion of a probationary period is required. You must meet the education and specialized experience by the closing date of this announcement to be considered. Qualifications Basic Requirements: Degree: accounting, auditing; or a degree including auditing courses in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. OR Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination. OR Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. Minimum Requirements: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the at the next lower band level, equivalent to the, PE-II, PT-II, or GS-13 level in the federal service, which has equipped the applicant with the skills and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates. Specialized Experience instructing others to apply methods and techniques of auditing sufficient to independently plan and conduct a variety of audit-related activities, including developing or modifying methods and techniques to resolve a variety of auditing problems. AND Selective Placement Factor: In addition to the minimun and basic qualifications, you candidate must be able to speak, read and write Amharic language. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education See education requirement under "qualifications" Additional Information Form I-9, Employment Verification and the Electronic Eligibility Verification Program - GAO participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. If selected, the Form I-9 will be required at the time of in-processing. Click here for more information about E-Verify and to obtain a copy of the Form I-9. If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). Based on the staffing needs, additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodations@gao.gov.The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.