Process And Control Specialist (Office of Auditor General) 12 Months/40 Hours
About The Position
This internal auditor position is responsible for executing risk-based internal audits in a timely manner, in accordance with the annual audit plan, generally accepted auditing standards, and accounting procedures. The role conducts compliance, financial, operational, and follow-up audits; analyzes current systems and processes; and provides recommendations to administrative staff. It also enforces applicable provisions of New York State Education Law, School Board policies, and administrative regulations related to areas of responsibility, and assists with other audit matters and special projects. The employee reports to and works under the general supervision of a higher-level staff member. The position conducts financial and contract-compliance audits; assesses agency and contractor practices, performance, internal controls, and control environments; and identifies risks, deficiencies, and opportunities to improve performance or reduce costs. It develops audit plans and procedures, performs testing and analytical work using data tables and queries, gathers and documents evidence, prepares working papers and reports, drafts findings for management review, and conducts follow-up audits.
Requirements
- High school graduation or an equivalency diploma.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university.
- Two years of paid full-time experience, or its part-time equivalent, in internal or external operating or financial accounting/auditing activities; review, analysis, and management of accounting systems resulting in opinions or recommendations on financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; or directing an organization’s financial activities.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, generally accepted accounting procedures and principles, and government auditing standards.
- Knowledge of auditing practices, procedures, and responsibilities; internal audit objectives, goals, and priorities; agency functions and financial operations; and applicable software for maintaining accounts.
- Mathematical ability and ability to develop clear and concise analyses, appraisals, recommendations, and commentary.
- Ability to apply critical thinking, project cost savings, evaluate internal controls and controls over information technology systems, and evaluate operating budgets and multi-year financial projections.
- Ability to assess program performance against goals and objectives and develop and implement solutions to correct deficiencies.
- Ability to develop audit programs and determine the scope and techniques of audits.
- Problem-solving, organizational, and project-management abilities.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Good judgment and physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Responsibilities
- Conduct financial audits of expenditures and revenues to verify the accuracy and completeness of financial reporting.
- Test departmental internal controls for approval and processing of revenue and expenses, and conduct physical inventories and tests of controls over assets.
- Conduct contract-compliance audits to assess vendor monitoring and compliance with federal and state contract and grant requirements.
- Review agency and contractor operating practices to assess efficiency, identify opportunities to improve performance and reduce costs, and recommend solutions.
- Interview operating management to evaluate internal controls and the control environment; identify controls and deficiencies and recommend improvements.
- Develop audit project plans by researching relevant laws, regulations, policies, and best practices; assessing organizational risk; setting engagement objectives; and outlining audit procedures.
- Determine audit attributes to test and documentation needed to satisfy audit objectives.
- Conduct audit testing and obtain documented evidence to support test results.
- Prepare audit working papers documenting testing scope and procedures and evidence-based conclusions.
- Use data tables and queries to perform analytical procedures, create tables, and draw conclusions from data trends.
- Document audit procedures, observations, and conclusions in narrative reports, memos, and flow charts.
- Document audit findings and propose value-added process-improvement recommendations.
- Draft preliminary audit findings and observations for management review.
- Conduct follow-up audits.
- Assist with other audit matters and special projects.
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Job Type
Full-time
