MSRB Senior Auditor

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Boston, MA

22d•Hybrid

About The Position

Works as a member of the Internal Audit Department to review the Massachusetts State Board of Retirement's ("MSRB") processes for efficiency, effectiveness and adequacy of controls. Conducts compliance, operational and financial reviews and audits; documents findings and recommendations; follows up on implementation of corrective action plans.

Requirements

Ability to develop working knowledge of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 32 and MSERS plan rules.
Advanced knowledge of generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS) and internal auditing standards issued by the IIA.
Working knowledge of the COSO ERM Framework
Proficiency in using Office 365, SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Visio, Teams, etc.
Experience using ACL or other data analytic software.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
Detail oriented, 'big picture' thinker.
Able to understand the process and its relationship with other processes, departments and Commonwealth agencies.
Organized.
Able to manage competing priorities, while meeting deadlines.
Able to work in a fluid environment, with the ability to anticipate, respond, and continuously improve the process.
Ability to work in a team and independently.
Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs, including all of Treasury's and MSRB's policies.
Personally committed to, and actively works towards, continuous self-improvement.
Ability to lift up to 10lbs
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
BS/BA (or equivalent) in Accounting
3-5 years internal or external audit experience; work associated with retirement plan benefits or in a similar or related field preferred.
Knowledgeable in professional accounting principles.
Experience leading audit engagements, must be able to independently complete each phase of the audit process
Experience in conducting research
Experience using data analytics software and policy analysis methodologies.

Nice To Haves

CIA is not required, but strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Works under the direction of the MSRB Audit Supervisor to perform audits and operational reviews and follows up on corrective action plans.
Research applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to the audit being performed.
Completes standard audit forms and documentation relevant to the audit.
Interviews appropriate personnel; determines requirements and obtains, verifies, and analyzes available data; observes actual practices, evaluates functional operating techniques and identifies existing or potential issues of non-compliance.
Participate in meetings and presentations relevant to Treasury’s Internal Audit Department and MSRB audits, reviews, advisory meetings, meetings with Audit Management software vendor etc.
Works collaboratively with the Audit Supervisor to conduct MSRB’s annual risk assessment.
Assists the Audit Supervisor in preparing MSRB’s annual audit plan.
Assists MSRB staff with external audits requests
Assists MSRB staff with annual Internal Control Plan and policy updates
Performs other duties as assigned.
Develop working knowledge of Treasury and MSRB operations.
Travel as required.