Auditor

City of New York•New York City, NY

About The Position

The Audit Bureau (AB) management is responsible for assisting NYCDOT’s Commissioner, Executive Deputy Commissioner (EDC), and executive management team in its oversight of agency operations through the conduct of risk-based internal audits, internal control assessments of NYCDOT procedures/processes, and the provision of technical assistance to Division management upon request. The Audit Bureau also serves as the external audit liaison for the agency. In this capacity it is responsible for coordinating audits conducted by federal, state, city officials, and the Single Audit and New York City financial statement audits. Within AB, the candidate will assist in conducting audit assignments and post construction audit assignments while working under the direct supervision of senior audit staff. The candidate will conduct audits in compliance with Generally Accepted Government Audit Standards (GAGAS). Responsibilities include evaluating the agency’s compliance with established internal control procedures through the examination of records, reports, operating practices, and documentation. She/he will complete the assigned segments of the audit program, preparing audit papers according to GAGAS and the tasks identified in the audit program by documenting audits tests and findings. Also assist in writing audit reports based upon audit evidence obtained; effectively communicate with DOT officials at meetings, conferences, etc.; conduct data analysis by collecting, organizing and summarizing financial and statistical data. The candidate will assist senior staff in developing audit programs, memorandum, report drafts, planning - conducting audit on timely basis, monitor the status of the corrective action plan, communicates effectively with the agency’s units managers, senior staff and other DOT personnel about audit progress and developments. Will assist in other duties as required, such as external audit coordination, developing and/or updating audit programs and work effectively in a team environment that promotes shared accountability. IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF MANAGEMENT AUDITOR, OR BE REACHABLE ON THE RECENT EXAM LIST FOR MANAGEMENT AUDITOR MANAGEMENT AUDITOR - 40502

Requirements

Must be serving permanently in the title of Management Auditor, or be reachable on the recent exam list for Management Auditor Management Auditor - 40502
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in accounting, including one course each in: advanced accounting, auditing, and cost accounting; and one of the following: (A) one year of full-time satisfactory experience in management auditing, financial auditing, and/or information technology (IT) auditing; or (B) a valid Certified Public Accountant license issued by the New York State Education Department; or (C) a valid Certified Internal Auditor certificate issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA); or 2. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. Education and/or experience may be substituted as follows: (A) two years of full-time satisfactory experience in financial or managerial accounting may be substituted for the one year of experience described in "1(A)" above; (B) undergraduate or graduate credits from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in management, computer science, public administration, and/or business administration may be substituted for up to 9 semester credits in accounting, on a credit for credit basis. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree including or supplemented by 15 semester credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting, auditing, and cost accounting, and one of the following: at least one year of the experience described in "1(A)" above or its equivalent; or a Certified Public Accountant license; or a Certified Internal Auditor certificate, as described in "1(B)" or "1(C)" above.
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least one year of experience as a Management Auditor - Assignment I or at least two years of experience in management auditing, financial auditing, and/or information technology (IT) auditing.

Responsibilities

Conduct audit assignments and post construction audit assignments while working under the direct supervision of senior audit staff.
Conduct audits in compliance with Generally Accepted Government Audit Standards (GAGAS).
Evaluate the agency’s compliance with established internal control procedures through the examination of records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
Complete the assigned segments of the audit program, preparing audit papers according to GAGAS and the tasks identified in the audit program by documenting audits tests and findings.
Assist in writing audit reports based upon audit evidence obtained
Effectively communicate with DOT officials at meetings, conferences, etc.
Conduct data analysis by collecting, organizing and summarizing financial and statistical data.
Assist senior staff in developing audit programs, memorandum, report drafts, planning - conducting audit on timely basis
Monitor the status of the corrective action plan
Communicate effectively with the agency’s units managers, senior staff and other DOT personnel about audit progress and developments.
Assist in other duties as required, such as external audit coordination, developing and/or updating audit programs and work effectively in a team environment that promotes shared accountability.