• Exercises independent judgment while supervising and/or conducting complex analyses and reviews of audited operations.
• Determines the extent of required audit testing, staff assignments and projection of man-days required to complete an audit. Prepares audit programs and suggests changes to such during the course of review, to ensure objectives of audits are achieved.
• Prepares and/or critically reviews workpapers to ensure conclusions reached are supported by sufficient evidential data.
• Fully understands MTA policy and practice on audits including IPPF standards, is able to communicate such procedures to others, and may assist others in such matters in the department.
• Fully understands and applies the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) and COSO ERM models, incorporates the frameworks in the development of the audit program and audit report recommendations as appropriate.
• Assists and supports the Director in developing final audit reports meeting highest level of audit requirements. Reports should include recommendations that improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and cost savings of the departments/operations reviewed.
• Assist and support the Director in supervising audit staff, which may include direct supervision of staff on specific assignments.
• Fully prepare audit reports and/or written material based on detailed analysis.
• Supervise and/or fully lead special projects as needed, and guide, coach and counsel assigned staff.
• Aids the department in whatever manner necessary for it to meet its business objectives.
  
  

• Excellent written/oral communication skills. Ability to interact effectively with inter/intra- agency management, departmental staff and external auditors and investigators.
• Excellent analytical skills. Skilled in auditing, planning, organization, project management, time management and audit administration.
• Ability to effectively supervise and coach assigned staff.
• Ability to address problems and tactfully bring them to management’s attention.
• Ability to conduct concurrent complex assignments timely and accurately.
• Understanding of effective audit practices including risk assessment, audit program and work paper development.
• Understanding of PC applications and computer assisted audit techniques, selected systems, applications, and technology environment supporting management and operational functions.
• Understanding of:

REQUIRED:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Auditing, Computer Science, and/or other related business or operational fields.
• Approximately seven years’ experience in financial, operational, technology, contract type auditing or related industry experience and/or demonstrated performance as a Supervising Senior Auditor. Approximately two years supervisory experience preferred.