The 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).

The Compliance team seeks an Auditor with Russian language skills to help strengthen the impact of our work and mission. This is an opportunity to join an ambitious institution and team committed to the cause of our time. The ideal candidate will be energized by the idea of being part of an expanding team supporting our brave partners on the frontlines of the fight for freedom and democracy around the world. This position is based in Washington, D.C.

Position Summary:

The Auditor conducts financial monitoring of NED grantees in Eurasia and Europe, working proactively with grantees to establish appropriate internal controls over grant compliance and accountability. This includes the performance of risk/internal control assessments, control and substantive testing procedures, and working with the grantee to develop agreed-upon internal control improvements.

Responsibilities:

Perform 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. Documents will include: audit reports, invoices, contracts, financial statements, bank statements, financial questionnaires.
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.

Qualifications:

BS 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.

To Apply:

Applications must include a cover letter, resume, desired salary, and contact information for three professional references, of which one should be a supervisor.

Located in Washington, D.C., the salary range for this role is $51,750- $73,125 USD, plus benefits. The final offer for a successful candidate will be determined by a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, education, and market considerations.

At NED, we recognize that our most important asset is our people. We value the diversity of skills and perspectives our team brings to our work. We believe an inclusive and supportive work environment fosters a culture of respect and appreciation for all individuals. NED is committed to creating a workplace that allows everyone to be their authentic selves and make meaningful contributions to our organization, our grantees, and our world.

NED strives to create a work experience that supports the well-being and healthy work-life balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package offers health insurance (includes no copay for mental health services), a generous retirement savings plan, paid parental, vacation, and sick leave, a hybrid workplace model, flexible work schedules, and wellness initiatives to ensure a positive work-life balance.

NED is dedicated to creating an environment of respect and collaboration where everyone is encouraged to participate and take ownership of their work. We offer flexible work schedules and, for most positions, the opportunity for weekly telework days. This hybrid approach allows our employees to balance their work and personal lives while still participating in the collaborative process at the heart of our mission.

The NED is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics covered by applicable law. The NED is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for all qualified individuals and bases all employment decisions on qualifications, merit, and business need. The NED believes that diversity and inclusion among our team members are critical to our success as an organization operating globally and seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Please, no phone call inquiries. For more information, please visit our website at www.ned.org or careers@ned.org.