Senior Auditor

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs complex operational and compliance audits to evaluate controls, procedures, and policies and to ensure that Metro programs, operations, and activities are performed efficiently and effectively; makes recommendations to improve internal controls and procedures.

Requirements

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
Three years of relevant experience conducting internal and information system audits; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of performance auditing, attestation engagements, and information systems auditing
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing internal auditing of a public agency
Knowledge of Institute of Internal Auditors Professional Practices Framework, ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association) Auditing Standards, ISACA COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies), and Government Accountability Office Government Auditing Standards
Knowledge of project management tools, techniques, and skills
Knowledge of principles of supervision
Knowledge of applicable computer business software applications
Skill in performing statistical and financial analyses
Skill in analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
Skill in exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing
Skill in interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
Skill in operating computers and general office equipment
Ability to complete audit projects on-time and within budget
Ability to handle highly confidential information
Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
Ability to think and act independently
Ability to determine strategies to achieve goals
Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and fiscal practices
Ability to oversee, train, and motivate assigned staff
Ability to travel to offsite locations
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Nice To Haves

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) preferred, based on area of assignment
Experience applying auditing standards principles such as the Institute of Internal Auditors Professional Practices Framework (Red Book) and/or Government Accountability Office Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book)
Experience conducting complex compliance audits and/or operational audits
Experience utilizing applicable electronic workpaper software applications, such as Teammate or similar software

Responsibilities

Examines, verifies, analyzes, and evaluates organizational procedures and performs operational, compliance, and IT (Information Technology) audits
Obtains and analyzes accounting records, systems data, background information, management reports, and all other documents necessary for conducting complex audits
Interviews departmental management and personnel
Reviews, analyzes, monitors, evaluates, and audits internal controls relating to information systems and/or procedures
Prepares audit workplans and papers, develops audit techniques, and tests controls in a diverse data processing environment
Analyzes and evaluates operational policies and procedures, management and organizational structures, and control environments of departments processing information on computers (i.e., mainframe, microcomputers, and personal computers)
Documents audit findings and compiles and organizes work papers in accordance with audit guidelines
Conducts surveys and studies of complex fiscal or management issues
Responds to supervisory and quality assurance review notes
Summarizes audit findings and prepares audit reports that prompt appropriate departmental management actions
Presents and reviews audit findings with appropriate departments and recommends improvement of procedures and methods of control
Prepares statement of work for outsourced projects and monitors projects
Coordinates with departmental management on replies to audit reports and corrective action plans
Follows up on audit recommendations to ensure corrective actions are taken
Prepares and presents audit reports to management and the Board of Directors
May be required to perform other related job duties