Auditor (Internal Audit)

NYPA • White Plains, NY

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About The Position

The Auditor is part of the Internal Audit team at the New York Power Authority and supports the organization’s strategic objectives through audits, assessments, and advisory engagements. The role partners with stakeholders across the organization to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls, with exposure to operational, financial, compliance, and strategic initiatives.

The Auditor evaluates controls and adherence to organizational standards and regulatory requirements, prepares and presents audit observations and recommendations to management, and monitors remediation of audit findings through closure. The position contributes to continuous improvement, accountability, and organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Knowledge of COSO, GAAP, FERC, FASB, and IIA standards, and a basic understanding of IT general controls.
• Ability to plan, organize, manage time and deadlines, and execute assignments on large, complex audits.
• Strong verbal, written, negotiation, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to acquire, analyze, and interpret large volumes of data to identify potential audit observations and develop practical recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Approximately 10%–15% travel, depending on audit needs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of audit or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audit activities that provide independent, objective assurance and consulting designed to add value and improve organizational operations.
• Evaluate key risks and internal controls; develop and/or review audit programs and risk and control matrices; benchmark financial and operational processes and controls; and participate in annual risk assessment activities.
• Perform testing procedures, including detailed tests of controls using sampling and confidence levels, analytical procedures, and Computer Assisted Auditing Techniques (CAATs), to address identified risks.
• Identify and document audit observations, root causes, risks or exposures, and recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare high-quality deliverables and document audit work and results through work papers, narratives, and flow charts for audit areas in scope.
• Collaborate with clients and the internal audit team, participate in client discussions and meetings, and identify client concerns.
• Stay current on business and utility industry trends and NYPA strategic initiatives, and share relevant information with the team.
• Monitor remediation of audit findings through closure and confirm effective risk mitigation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed