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Internal Auditor (Temporary/On-Call)

Kratos Defense

San Diego, CA • On-site

Temporary

Posted 18 days ago

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Kratos is looking for a Temporary, On-call Internal Auditor to work onsite at their San Diego, CA location.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises.

At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions always striving to do the right thing.


GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Conducts internal financial and/or system audits and risk assessments. May test and document financial and computer system records for information and/or system integrity and transaction accuracy. Reports discrepancies. Prepares audit plans and understands the specific issues to be evaluated. Executes internal audits within established business and/ or system process controls. Develops formal written reports to communicate audit results to management and regulatory compliance agencies, if applicable and makes recommendations as appropriate. May facilitate work of external auditors during on-site visits. May require audit knowledge and skills in finance/accounting.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Complete knowledge and full understanding of area of specialization, principles and practices within a professional discipline.
• Assesses unusual circumstances and uses sophisticated analytical and problem-solving techniques to identify cause.
• Resolves and assesses a wide range of issues in creative ways and suggests variations in approach.
• This job is the fully qualified, experienced professional, journey-level position.
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of information and/ or data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Devises solutions based on limited information and precedent and adapts existing approaches to resolve issues.
• Uses evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select right course of action.
• Work is done independently and is reviewed at critical points.
• Enhances relationships and networks in own area of expertise with senior internal/external partners who are not familiar with the subject matter often requiring persuasion.
• Adapts style to differing audiences and often advises others on difficult matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
None.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties, including computer skills.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
• Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
• Have a willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes, including, for example training, reviewing, and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment, and changes, and more.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or a minimum of 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD without experience; or a minimum of 9 years of equivalent work experience.
• Requires demonstrated experience as internal or external auditor.
• Requires ASC 606 or revenue recognition experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Office and open cubical environment.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, mouse, phones).

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: None

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