Senior Audit Supervisor

Port Authority of NY & NJ•Jersey City, NJ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The selected candidate will be responsible for assisting the Manager in the development and preparation of an annual audit plan; ensuring the effective utilization of audit resources for the purpose of maximizing audit coverage of high-risk areas; evaluating the appropriateness of the scope of the budget of assigned audits; supervising multiple audits assigned to staff and directing in the performance of audits; ensuring audits are completed in accordance with established guidelines and professional standards and within budget; reviewing audit workpapers to ensure findings are properly documented and fully developed and that corrective and appropriate actions have been identified; performing divisional support functions such as status reports and quarterly highlights to the Audit Committee; and contribute to staff performance evaluations for staff audits and projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
4 years’ related experience in the auditing field.
2 years demonstrated audit supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Thorough understanding of internal control practices, risk assessment or assurance to ensure effectiveness and accountability.
Demonstrated ability to analyze functions, operations and business processes and identify solutions for improvement.
Thorough understanding of systematic reviews to ensure effectiveness and accountability.
Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Demonstrated supervisory experience.
Demonstrated project/resource management skills.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, work independently and prioritize work.
Ability to interact effectively with internal staff at all levels and external business partners.
Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Excellent project management skills.
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, Peoplesoft and Teammate+.

Responsibilities

Assist the Manager in the development and preparation of an annual audit plan.
Ensuring the effective utilization of audit resources for the purpose of maximizing audit coverage of high-risk areas.
Evaluating the appropriateness of the scope of the budget of assigned audits.
Supervising multiple audits assigned to staff and directing in the performance of audits.
Ensuring audits are completed in accordance with established guidelines and professional standards and within budget.
Reviewing audit workpapers to ensure findings are properly documented and fully developed and that corrective and appropriate actions have been identified.
Performing divisional support functions such as status reports and quarterly highlights to the Audit Committee.
Contribute to staff performance evaluations for staff audits and projects.