Managing Auditor - Capital

Internal Audit

Job Description:

Move Forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you’ll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time- and we’re looking to hire talented folks with a commitment to excellence.

Summary:

Plans and executes audit assignments for financial, operational processes and complex multi-million-dollar third-party capital contracts based on defined objectives, and develops audit approaches, programs, and time budgets for complex and advanced audit assignments. Documents processes and controls, performs testing, and prepares audit work papers and support. Drafts audit results including any control weaknesses, financial impacts, and other issues. Manages field work in accordance with audit programs by interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating audit results. Prepares constructive audit recommendations addressing the impact on NJ Transit.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Performs multiple audits simultaneously by obtaining, analyzing, evaluating, and documenting audit data. Provides critical analysis of results of audits, including preparing final draft of audit report, determination of presentation, organization, and distribution.

• Coordinates the planning of integrated audits where third-party contracts and federal and state compliance are involved and provides on-the-job guidance and supervision of the audit project.

• Documents processes and controls, performs testing and prepares audit work papers and support. Drafts audit results including any control weaknesses, financial impacts and other issues. Manages field work in accordance with audit programs by interpreting, analyzing and evaluating audit results. Prepares constructive audit recommendations addressing the impact on NJ Transit.

• Performs follow-up on prior issued audit reports to ensure audit recommendations are implemented and adequate corrective action is taken.

• Supports the preparation of Audit Committee materials.

• Establishes and maintains a professional working relationship with all members of the Internal Audit Department and interacts with members of all other NJ Transit departments and outside entities in an effective, professional, and confidential manner to accomplish his/her duties.

• Supervises junior audit staff as required on projects. Develops budgets and coordinates completion of audits within established time frames.

• Performs other departmental related work as directed by Auditor General.

This Position Supervises:

• Interns

• Auditor 1s

• Senior Auditors as required

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Auditing, Accounting, Business Administration, or related area required.

• Minimum six (6) years of audit experience, including operational and/or financial audit.

• Additional preferred experience includes contract management experience, supervisory, project management, and or public accounting experience.

• Certified Internal Auditor, at time of hire, or to be acquired within 12 months of employment start date.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of International Professional Practices Framework of IIA, COSO, GAGAS, Enterprise Risk management, fraud awareness, audit sampling, audit techniques, process mapping/flow charting, and control testing.

• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of TeamMate or other Audit Management Software.

• Familiarity with Visio software program

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Certified Internal Auditor, at time of hire, or to be acquired within 12 months of employment start date.

• Certified Public Accountant, or Certified Fraud Examiner certification desirable.

Working Environment

• Office Environment

Other Conditions

• N/A

At NJ Transit, you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package:

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

• Flexible Spending Account

• Life Insurance

• Paid Leave

• Tuition Assistance

• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan

• Retirement Plans

• 401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution

• 401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match

• 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan

At NJ TRANSIT, diversity and inclusivity are vital to our success as are committed to hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and veteran status. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply and join our team.

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