Senior Audit Supervisor

Description

About the Role

The selected candidate will be responsible for assisting the Manager in the development and preparation of an annual audit plan; ensuring the effective utilization of audit resources for the purpose of maximizing audit coverage of high-risk areas; evaluating the appropriateness of the scope of the budget of assigned audits; supervising multiple audits assigned to staff and directing in the performance of audits; ensuring audits are completed in accordance with established guidelines and professional standards and within budget; reviewing audit workpapers to ensure findings are properly documented and fully developed and that corrective and appropriate actions have been identified; performing divisional support functions such as status reports and quarterly highlights to the Audit Committee; and contribute to staff performance evaluations for staff audits and projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager in the development and preparation of an annual audit plan.

• Ensuring the effective utilization of audit resources for the purpose of maximizing audit coverage of high-risk areas.

• Evaluating the appropriateness of the scope of the budget of assigned audits.

• Supervising multiple audits assigned to staff and directing in the performance of audits.

• Ensuring audits are completed in accordance with established guidelines and professional standards and within budget.

• Reviewing audit workpapers to ensure findings are properly documented and fully developed and that corrective and appropriate actions have been identified.

• Performing divisional support functions such as status reports and quarterly highlights to the Audit Committee.

• Contribute to staff performance evaluations for staff audits and projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.

• 4 years’ related experience in the auditing field.

• 2 years demonstrated audit supervisory experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of internal control practices, risk assessment or assurance to ensure effectiveness and accountability.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze functions, operations and business processes and identify solutions for improvement.

• Thorough understanding of systematic reviews to ensure effectiveness and accountability.

• Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.

• Strong planning and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated supervisory experience.

• Demonstrated project/resource management skills.

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, work independently and prioritize work.

• Ability to interact effectively with internal staff at all levels and external business partners.

• Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications.

• Excellent project management skills.

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, Peoplesoft and Teammate+.

Selection Process

The application process varies by position but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation & Benefits

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipates that the actual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors. The expected compensation range for this role is:

Minimum: $100,256   Midpoint: $130,318 Maximum: $160,394

In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week, subject to operational and business needs.

REQNUMBER: 64767