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Company Description
Job Description
The nation's leading public health agency, The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is seeking an Assistant Audit Manager to join DOHMH's Bureau of Audit Services, the internal audit function for DOHMH. The Assistant Audit Manager will supervise financial and operational auditors and will report to the Audit Director who reports to Assistant Commissioner of Audit Services and Medicaid Compliance Officer.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Under varying degrees of difficulty and latitude for independent judgment the selected candidate supervises large Portfolio of DOHMH Contract audits and executes the following:
- Perform risk assessments designed to identify high risk DOHMH programs and contracted providers including agencies that are statutorily required to be audited by the Federal regulation (Uniform Guidance) and/or NY State Statue
- Design audit approach for the fiscal/programmatic audits.
- Implement the approved audit approach and execute all phases of the audit process efficiently and effectively through review of including but not limited to audit report, testing schedule and internal control questionnaire.
- Monitor assigned staff performance, workload and provide constructive and timely feedback.
- Ensure documentation of all audit steps in the Audit System, TeamMate.
- Monitor the audit progression and data integrity through periodic review of reporting from the audit system, TeamMate and take corrective action, as necessary.
- Track implementation of corrective action plan and issue audit dispute letters, as necessary.
- Update Audit Guide, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and templates on an annual basis.
Additionally, the Assistant Audit Manager is expected to perform the following as requested by Audit Services' Senior Management:
- Assist in special advisory projects including internal audits of DOHMH programs and implementation of corrective actions. Manage external audits conducted by NYS, NYC, federal auditors and other funding organizations consistent with Audit Services' external audit process.
Preferred Skills
- Aminimum of 5 years of internal audit experience and/or 2-3 years of public accounting experience? preferable
- Highly organized, motivated and self-directed professional;
- Excellent oral, written and communication skills; ability to work independently when given specific instructions;
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills;
- Ability to adapt to change quickly and follow directions;
- Capable of handling multiple projects at the same time and meet deadlines;
- Demonstrate flexibility in responding to changes in assignments and job responsibilities;
- Experienced in the application of COSO ERM framework
- Power BI and Microsoft Excel advanced knowledge.
Why you should work for us:
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.
Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!
The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.
CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744
Qualifications
1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.
NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.