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What they do
A Financial Examiner examines the practices of large financial institutions, including firms doing business in securities and real estate and banks. Reviews financial and business records and checks compliance with state and federal law and industry regulations. May review and report on the financial health of an institution or monitor and report on bank lending practices.
$82,368 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Qualifications:
Requirements Education:
- Undergraduate degree and 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours may be business law) required.
- Applicable graduate degree or professional certification is preferred for HS-10 and required for HS-11.
Qualifying certifications include:
CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CISSP, PMP, LSS, and CGFM.Experience:
- HS-10: Experience and knowledge of performance and financial audits and knowledge of investigative tools and techniques.
- HS-11: Extensive experience and knowledge of performance and financial audits and knowledge of investigative tools and techniques.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Knowledge of GAO Government Auditing Standards.
- Knowledge of risk assessment concepts.
- Knowledge and understanding of work management concepts.
- Ability to work non-standard hours, as needed, and switch job priorities.
- Communicate complex ideas/facts clearly in a well-organized manner and actively listen.
- Examine situations using facts; draw unbiased conclusions.
- Ability to display understanding, courtesy, respect, and tact in various interactions; establish and maintain positive working relationships, contribute to organizational effectiveness, and implement conflict management.
- Collaborate with others, facilitate achievement of goals, and share information and provide assistance in team efforts.
- Apply skills, methods, and tools; gather and analyze data.
- Execute processes/procedures required by the OIG Policies and Procedures Manuals.
- Demonstrate initiative when opportunities are made available.
- Influence others to maximize efforts towards achievement of a goal.
Additional Requirements:
- Pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting.
- Pre-employment drug test.
- Must reside in or relocate to the Washington, D.C. area. Relocation expenses will not be paid.
- Must be a U.