Job Description

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE MANAGEMENT AUDITOR CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR IN A COMPARABLE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR 6.1.9. CHANGE.

The Bureau of Internal Vendor Audits (BIVA) performs audits, reviews, and analyses to: (1) determine the adequacy of the Agencys internal controls, (2) evaluate the Agencys compliance with relevant laws, rules, and regulations, (3) determine the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of the Agencys processes, and (4) assess the accuracy, validity and integrity of information provided to management. These audits identify issues and the Agencys exposure to risks. BIVA assists the Agency in developing creative solutions and corrective actions to address identified issues and risks. BIVA conducts internal audits and monitors contracted audits to various CPA firms engaged through the Mayors Office of Contract Services.

BIVA is recruiting for one (1) Management Auditor II to function as an Audit Supervisor who will:

- Supervise a team of auditors conducting audits of varying degrees of complexity. Establish audit objectives and prepare audit plans and programs in conjunction with the Assistant Director.

- Ensure audits are performed in accordance with established plans.

- Perform detailed audits of the Agencys programs/administrative functions. Evaluate systems of internal controls and operational effectiveness. Conduct detailed reviews of claims submitted by the Agencys vendors/service providers, examining books of accounts and related records for completeness, validity and compliance with contractual requirements and relevant standards, guidance, rules and regulations.

- Prepare audit reports/workpapers, and review those prepared by internal and CPA firm auditors using approved templates. Draft timely and factually correct audit reports. Ensure documents are well written, clear, and accurately reflect findings. Ensure findings are accurate, appropriately described, and fully supported by work papers and applicable guidance.

- Critically review and assess all work product from internal and CPA firm auditors. Make corrections as needed and ensure established timelines are met.

- Supervise/guide daily audit work performed by Staff Auditors/Trainees both in the office and field. Ensure field work is disciplined, orderly and appropriately represents the agency.

- Ensure audit work assigned within the supervisory unit progresses on time to reasonable deadlines. Ensure work is well planned; objectives and timelines are set clearly communicated and consistently met.

- Conduct or supervise special projects requiring specialized accounting and auditing knowledge. Ensure projects are well planned and implemented to meet stated objectives.

- Perform routine supervisory duties, such as monitoring time and leave and general compliance with programmatic and agency policies, procedures, and directives.

- Evaluate staff performance; counsel staff when needed and document the occurrence in accordance with agency policy. Discuss additional training needs with Assistant Director if necessary.

- Represent the unit at Entrance Conferences where the scope and methodology of the audit is discussed and at Exit Conferences where the audit findings and recommendations are presented.

- Perform other related functions, duties or projects, as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 9AM -5 PM

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in accounting, including one course each in: advanced accounting, auditing, and cost accounting; and one of the following:

(A) one year of full-time satisfactory experience in management auditing, financial auditing, and/or information technology (IT) auditing; or

(B) a valid Certified Public Accountant license issued by the New York State Education Department; or

(C) a valid Certified Internal Auditor certificate issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA); or

2. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. Education and/or experience may be substituted as follows:

(A) two years of full-time satisfactory experience in financial or managerial accounting may be substituted for the one year of experience described in "1(A)" above;

(B) undergraduate or graduate credits from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in management, computer science, public administration, and/or business administration may be substituted for up to 9 semester credits in accounting, on a credit for credit basis.

However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree including or supplemented by 15 semester credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting, auditing, and cost accounting, and one of the following: at least one year of the experience described in "1(A)" above or its equivalent; or a Certified Public Accountant license; or a Certified Internal Auditor certificate, as described in "1(B)" or "1(C)" above.

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least one year of experience as a Management Auditor - Assignment I or at least two years of experience in management auditing, financial auditing, and/or information technology (IT) auditing.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.