Management Auditor, Level I

City of New York • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

INDIVIDUALS CURRENTLY WORKING IN THE TITLE OF 'MANAGEMENT AUDITOR', AT A NYC AGENCY ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation. The Bureau of Deputy Commissioner, Management and Budget ensure the financial strength of the Department through the judicious management and oversight of all Department budgeting, financial planning, procurement of goods and services, capital construction, property management, payment for expenditures, and the processing of contracts. The Fiscal Accountability Unit conducts financial & performance audits of confidential expenditures, vendor audits, internal process reviews as well as other audits, as directed. In addition to the internal audits, FAU serves as a liaison for an external audit of the Department as well as the Engineering Audit Officer function for the Department. The candidate will assist to conduct audit assignments while working under the supervision of the senior audit staff. The candidate will conduct audits in compliance with Generally Accepted Government Audit Standards (GAGAS). The position responsibilities will include evaluating the Agency's compliance with established internal control procedures through the examination of records, reports, operating practices and documentation. They will complete the assigned segments of the audit program, preparing audit papers according to GAGAS and the tasks identified in the audit program. Specific tasks may involve: - Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls; - Assist and perform end-to-end operational and performance audits inclusive of planning, fieldwork and follow-up on identified findings or recommendations; - Determine the adequacy of controls and the reliability of operational and financial information to ensure the safeguarding of assets; - Review the Department's financial data to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations as well as the Department's internal policies and guidelines; - Create and present audit findings and recommendations based on the audits performed. WORK LOCATION: 375 Pearl Street, 15th Floor WORK SCHEDULE: 0800 x 1600

Requirements

• 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

• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls
• Assist and perform end-to-end operational and performance audits inclusive of planning, fieldwork and follow-up on identified findings or recommendations
• Determine the adequacy of controls and the reliability of operational and financial information to ensure the safeguarding of assets
• Review the Department's financial data to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations as well as the Department's internal policies and guidelines
• Create and present audit findings and recommendations based on the audits performed

Benefits

• health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26
• union benefits such as dental and vision coverage
• paid annual leave and sick leave
• paid holidays
• a pension
• optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees