Salary Range: $38.41-$55.69

Opening Date: June 28, 2024

Closing Date: July 13, 2024

Please Note: All job announcements close at 11:59 p.m. of the day before the posted closing date.

 

As a Staff Auditor II, you will support audits and reviews of the Airports Authority’s operations to ensure compliance with prescribed guidance, the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes, and the ethical and responsible management of business and financial resources.

This is the full performance job in the Staff Auditor series.

Works under the general supervision of the Audit Manager or Senior Auditor.

Serves in the Office of Audit at the Headquarters Office.

Leads a variety of audits and reviews of Airports Authority business areas, to include contracts, human resources, airport operations, public safety, information technology, engineering, etc. Also tasked to assist in the audit process and staff development. Performs related functions as assigned.

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists the Audit Manager or Senior Auditor by obtaining, preparing, analyzing, and evaluating process documentation, reports, data, flowcharts, etc., to assist in conducting performance, operational, financial, and compliance audit projects, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting procedures and findings.

 

Assists in identifying and evaluating risk areas and opportunities for improvement, and identifies or clarifies known/suspected problems, their causes and effects, and any laws, regulations, rules, or standards contravened or not fully met. Provides input to the development of the risk-based annual internal audit plan.

 

Conducts interviews, reviews documentation develops and administers surveys, composes summary memos, prepares working papers, and participates in entrance and exit conferences.

 

Maintains organizational and professional ethical standards and completes all internal audit work in compliance with The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards).

 

Assists in communicating the results of audits and consulting projects via written reports and presentations to the Audit Manager and VP of Audit.

 

Provides administrative and clerical services to support the work of the Vice President for Audit, Audit Managers, and Senior Auditors.

 

Keeps abreast of developments in the fields of accounting, auditing, and management/program analysis, of ‘best practices’ governing financial reporting, auditing, internal controls, process analysis, and the Airports Authority programs and operations.

 

Represents the Office of Audit at meetings, and develops and maintains productive team-oriented client and staff relationships.

 

Performs other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Three years of progressively responsible experience in auditing, accounting, or a related field. A Master’s Degree may be substituted for two years of professional experience.

 

Advanced knowledge of auditing standards and methods including IIA Standards, Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and skill in applying them to routine and non-routine auditing duties and responsibilities.

 

Ability to understand and assess compliance with the full range of contracts, laws, regulations, and policies.

 

Ability to perform detailed analyses of data and information and make recommendations.

 

Ability to speak and write effectively, with emphasis on communicating technical issues to nontechnical audiences.

 

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

 

Skill in using modern office suite software, with emphasis on accounting, data analysis, and financial systems/software.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

 

Experience includes conducting internal audits, information technology audits, financial audits, accounting, business analysis, or program evaluations.

 

One of the following certifications: Internal Audit Practitioner from the Institute of Internal Auditors (North America), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) from the Institute of Internal Auditors (North America), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) from the Institute of Internal Auditors (North America), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) from the Information Systems Audit and Control Association.

 

EDUCATION

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Auditing, Finance, or a related field.

 

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED

A state driver’s license in good standing.

 

 

A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.

 

 

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