Job Description

Posting number: POSTING

Department: AUDIT & CONTROL

Job classification: INTERNAL AUDIT ADMINISTRATOR

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration

The Audit Administrator is a high level administrative position with responsible charge of internal auditing functions within the City of Buffalo.
Internal auditing functions are defined in Section 7.4 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo As defined in Section 7.4 the audit universe includes all bureaus, offices, departments, boards, commissions, activities, functions, programs, agencies and other entities or services of the city and all agencies and other entities a majority of whose members are appointed by City officials or that derive at least 50% of their revenue from the City or from allocation under the authority of the City.
The incumbent is responsible for providing objective and professional evaluation of City of Buffalo activities, to plan and perform audits in accordance with adopted professional auditing standards and to supervise staff assisting with these functions. The Audit Administrator receives immediate supervision from the City Auditor, with leeway for the exercise of independent judgment in performing auditing functions.

Examples of duties

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES,
Assists in the development and implementation of a comprehensive audit plan to ensure that internal controls in the City of Buffalo are reviewed at appropriate intervals, and organizes and assigns staff to fulfill the plan;
Coordinates plans and supervises audits performed by the Division of Audit:

• Plans and performs audits to obtain sufficient evidence to meet audit objectives and conform to professional auditing standards.
• Prepares Audit Reports documenting results of audits and follows-up with management to ensure that necessary corrective action has been taken;
• Checks for compliance with appropriate city policies and procedures as well as public laws and regulations established by the City of Buffalo, New York State and federal agencies;
• Ensures that policies and procedures are being followed and operations are being performed promptly and efficiently;
• Determines that all Audit Reports are accurate and timely;

Supervises subordinate auditing staff and other supporting personnel in the performance of auditing activities;
Assigns, schedules, and evaluates completed work for accuracy and completeness by review, observation and comparison of employee performance to a standard acceptable performance level;

• Provides technical assistance on auditing problems and advises staff ensuring that all objectives are met;
• Assists in developing and conducting training and re-training programs for the auditing staff;

Oversees day-to-day operations of the internal audit function,

• Attends meetings and conferences and prepares correspondence to seek assistance, explain programs and goals, respond to auditing problems and report audit findings;
• Investigates confidential matters under the direction of the City Auditor;
• Recommends and assists in the implementation of policies and procedures;
• Assists in preparation annual budget for Division of Audit;
• Provides advice concerning auditing matters to insure objectives are achieved;
• Responds to inquiries concerning auditing requirements, the form and content of required auditing reports and other supporting documents;
• Advises as to the proper auditing procedures and practices to follow in solving auditing problems;
• Provides informational and technical auditing advise to staff in developing prescribed auditing reports;
• Determines the need for auditing records and documents;

Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Open Competitive
(A) Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or Public Administration including 24 credit hours in Accounting/Auditing and two years of full-time supervisory accounting/auditing experience in public accounting or internal auditing;
OR
(B) Bachelors? Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or Public Administration including 24 credit hours in Accounting/Auditing and four years of full-time supervisory accounting/auditing experience in public accounting or internal auditing;
Special Requirement
Applicants must possess a current professional certification in the accounting/auditing field. Acceptable certifications include Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor.
NOTE: Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements.

THE CITY OF BUFFALO IS AN EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYER

Supplemental information

FULL PERFOMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of the principles, theories, techniques and procedures of accounting and auditing including Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book), International Standard for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA Standards) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
Ability to apply established accounting and auditing principals and techniques;
Ability to train and supervise a staff of professional auditors;
Ability to make verbal and written factual reports and presentations clearly, concisely and effectively;
Ability to understand and follow directions;
Ability to select the accounting/auditing principles, techniques and procedures best suited to the assignment;
Ability to gather, assemble, consolidate and analyze facts and draw conclusions;
Ability to conduct interviews and meetings and establish and maintain effective relationships with supervisors, employees and others;
Ability to understand and interpret laws, methods and procedures;
Confidentiality; tact; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.