Senior Auditor I

Metropolitan Transportation Authority • New York, NY

260d • $89,737

About The Position

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation's largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities. Senior Auditors conduct assurance, operational, consulting and contract audits with increasing levels of complexity and develop appropriate and value-adding recommendations in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards, the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) for Internal Auditing, incorporating good business judgment and skills. They perform work in a professional manner, have developed and maintain a professional working relationship with clients, understand client business operations and have successfully completed MTA audits or similar. Senior Auditors are expected to assist in the supervision of junior Auditors I and II.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Auditing, Computer Science, or other related business or operational field.
• Approximately three to four years of experience in financial/operational/technology contract type auditing or related industry experience and/or demonstrated performance as an Auditor II with successful and timely completion of audit assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Attainment of or in the process of attaining specific functional licenses or certifications in area of specialty if applicable (CIA, CPA, CISA, CGAP COSO etc.)
• Familiarity with the MTA's policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with the MTA's collective bargaining procedures.
• Progress towards at least one certification preferred and/or graduate degree in business-related areas desired.

Responsibilities

• Conducts detailed analyses and review of audited operations or contracts to ensure timely audit progress.
• Assists in determining the extent of required audit testing, staff assignments, and projection of man-days required to complete audits.
• Prepares audit programs and suggests changes to such during the course of review, to ensure objectives of audits are achieved.
• Exercises some independent judgment on work assignments and interfaces on own with clients, develops and maintains a professional work relationship and understanding of their operations.
• Fully understands MTA policy and practice on audits including IPPF standards and how to apply them on audits.
• Prepares and/or reviews workpapers to ensure conclusions reached are supported by sufficient evidential data.
• Prepares audit report based on detailed analysis for inclusion in audit reports in a clear and professional manner.
• Validates and ensures proper documentation are uploaded in the GRC to close the recommendations.
• Assists in orienting new staff, as appropriate.
• Assists in or conducts special projects as needed and aids the department in whatever manner necessary for it to meet its business objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree