Audit Supervisor

New York, NY, United States

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

The Office of Audit Services (OAS) is responsible for the assessment of operational risk within the Agency and the coordination of the risk assessment process to ensure the integrity, efficiency, and regulatory compliance of DSS-HRA-DHS operations. Within DSS OAS, DHS Audit Services (DHSAS) is primarily responsible for conducting internal audits/reviews of the agency's operations and administrative functions as well as contract audits of the DHS vendors/service providers. DHSAS coordinates the work of Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firms engaged to perform vendor contract audits on the agency's behalf. These audits are aimed at identifying issues and the agency's exposure to risks, promoting adherence with all regulatory mandates and improving overall efficiency and effectiveness.

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

* Supervise a staff of Auditors engaged in conducting complex and detailed DHS internal audits and vendor contract audits.* Establish audit objectives, prepare, and supervise the preparation of audit plans and programs.* Supervise and perform the conduct of audit surveys.* Perform and supervise the conduct of audit fieldwork, the evaluation of the systems of internal control, management and operational effectiveness, and the analyses of the accuracy, validity and completeness of recorded transactions.* Review work prepared by Auditors to ensure that it has been annotated properly, and adequately support audit findings.* Draft timely, comprehensive, and factually correct audit reports including findings and recommendations. Ensure that the audit reports are performed in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing standards.* Represent DHS Audit Services at Entrance Conferences to discuss the scope and methodology of the audit and Exit Conferences to discuss audit findings and recommendations.* Review draft audit reports prepared by contracted CPA firms of DHS providers to ensure that the report complies with the audit scope and objectives, findings are based on accurate examination and analysis, and recommendations are reasonable, defensible, and support contract stipulations.* Consult and collaborate with DHS program areas to improve operational efficiency.* Perform other related functions and assignments as needed.

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

Minimum 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.

Preferred Skills

* Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently, and complete multiple audit assignments simultaneously. - Detail oriented and able to complete multiple audit assignments within established guidelines. - Excellent verbal, written, communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills. - Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). - Prior experience with operational, contract compliance, financial, vendor, and IT audits.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.

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