Job Description

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The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth-largest transportation system in the U.S., connecting communities across a 2,200-square-mile service region SEPTA is at the forefront of innovation in the transit industry, ensuring reliable and efficient services while driving economic growth in the Philadelphia region

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Philadelphia Employer of Choice for 2024

We are seeking to hire a candidate for our Supervisor - Internal Audit (5039).

Opening Date: 05/19/2026

Closing Date: 05/26/2026

Job Grade: SAM 40

Salary Range: $82,342.00-$102,908.00

OVERALL DESCRIPTION

As part of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), the role of the Supervisor, Internal Audit is to assist in efforts to root out fraud, waste and abused at SEPTA, including among its divisions, employees, vendors and contractors. The Supervisor, Internal Audit will conduct independent appraisals of Authority-wide financial and operational systems to (i) ascertain the adequacy of existing internal controls and evaluate the effectiveness of those controls; (ii) ensure that Authority resources are being used for specifically authorized purposes and that the Authority is complying with state, local and federal regulations as applied to audit objectives.

The Supervisor, Internal Audit reports to the Manager of Internal Audit. The Supervisor, Internal Audit will assist the Manager of Internal Audit in the supervision and evaluation of staff auditors assigned to respective audit engagements.

The Supervisor, Internal Audit is ultimately supervised by and will receive direction from the Director of Audits. As a member of the OIG, the Supervisor, Internal Audit will also be part of the OIG team that falls under the overall leadership and supervision of the Inspector General.

The Supervisor, Internal Audit will partner with other auditors, as well as investigators, of the OIG, as appropriate. The Supervisor, Internal Audit will also assist SEPTA’s external auditing firm to conduct annual financial audits of SEPTA.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Works with other audit staff or in an independent capacity to engage in fieldwork and to achieve audit objectives.
2. Prepares a plan for the Manager's approval for each engagement to include:
   • Determining the scope of the review based on past audit findings and risk and exposure, as well as in consultation with the annual OIG Audit Plan.
   • Writing a preliminary audit planning memo based on reviews of past audits, availablel information and existing documentation.
   • Issuing an engagement letter auditee, requesting auditee input and incorporating auditee concerns in audit program to the extent possible.
   • Preparing comprehensive audit program for each engagement.
   • Developing subsequent tests as necessary.
   • Timely reporting of obstables to achieveing the audit objective(s).
   • Providing regular progress reports of staff and overall audit to management.
3. Assists in all aspects of the audit program – planning, communicating, drafting correspondences and reports, meeting with the auditee, etc. Maintain open communication with auditee throughout the engagement in a diplomatic, respectful and professional manner.
4. Performs and supervises field work to include:
   • Exercising sound judgement in use of audit staff and audit work decisions.
   • Participating in interviews of auditee staff to elicit factual information and gain an understanding of the auditee processes.
   • Reviewing work papers prepared by staff auditors to ensure that orderly, logical and adequate documentation exists to support conclusions and findings.
   • Preparing draft of audit report and verifying the factual content.
   • Participating in closing conference with auditee and communicating findings and potential for corrective actions.
   • Preparing a performance evaluation for assigned staff after each engagement supervised. Performance feedback should be provided to staff regularly throughout the engagement.
   • Consulting with IT audit group as necessry. Utilizes system data whenever feasible to provide more thorough audit coverage.
   • Wriging closing memos to be used in planning subsequent audits that address the areas that were high risk and diffiult to audit.
   • Performing follow-up on audit findings to ensure correction action is implemented.
5. Applies objective professional standards, including the Government Auditing Standards (GAS) (Yellow Book) and the Principles and Standards for Office of Inspector General (Green Book), when conducting all aspects of audit work.
6. Informs management as to workload and progress through regular reporting.
7. Engages in the field, and in person, whenever possible and appropriate. Travel to audit site locations and obtain audit evidence. Perform audit fieldwork to include visual examination of records.
8. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and trainings, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional associations as a member. Complete annual continued professional education (CPE) requirements.
9. Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned. Participate on committees at SEPTA and OIG (student intern, holiday, trainings, Integrity Officer, etc.).
10. Plans, develop and executive proactive engagements and trainings to SEPTA divisions/employees/groups to convey the mission of OIG and identify methos to root out fraud, waste and abuse.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration required with a minimum of five (5) years’ prior experience in Accounting/Auditing. Preference given to candidates with a CPA or CIA, or other Accounting/Auditing Certification.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required. Ability to prepare and present information to large audiences required.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Take initiative and timely meet deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Possess an interest in and support the mission of public transportation.

FINANCIAL AUDIT and E&A INITIATIVES

• Certified Public Account (CPA) required.

Why Join Our Team? Enjoy Outstanding Benefits!

✅ Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with little to no employee premiums.

✅ Retirement Security – Participate in a Defined Benefit Pension Plan and a 457B Deferred Compensation Plan to build your financial future.

✅ Work-Life Balance – Enjoy paid parental leave, generous vacation time, and paid holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.

✅ Employee Wellness – Access wellness programs and resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

✅ Invest in Your Growth – We offer tuition reimbursement to support your education and career advancement.

✅ Student Loan Assistance – Our positions qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, helping you manage and reduce student debt.

✅ Free Travel Perks – Receive a FREE SEPTA Transportation Pass, giving you unlimited access to all SEPTA services!

Join us and take advantage of these incredible benefits while making a difference in your community!

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