Telecommute International Internal Auditor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Duties Description The Office of Audit Services (OAS) is responsible for agency auditing, risk assessment, and internal controls activities. OAS consists of the Bureau of Internal Audit (BIA), Bureau of Fiscal Audit (BFA), Bureau of Personal Allowance Audits (BPAA), and the Internal Control Unit (ICU). The Internal Auditor 1 assists with the Bureau of Internal Audit (BIA)'s audit activities.

BIA provides assurance and advisory services to help OPWDD achieves its objectives. The incumbent will participate in audits and reviews of State-Operated functions including testing for compliance with laws, regulations, policies, procedures, conducted in conformance with generally accepted professional standards for internal auditing. The incumbent will assist in evaluating risks identified through data analysis, management requests, external oversight activities, and complaints received through OPWDD's stakeholders.

Audit activities may include planning, fieldwork, documentation review, analysis, and preparation of audit findings and reports. The Internal Auditor 1 will be assigned to the Bureau of Internal Audit, OAS and will report to the Internal Auditor 2, SG 23, The Internal Auditor 1 duties will include but not limited to: Plan and conduct internal audits and reviews of agency program areas and function to determine if adequate controls are in place and functioning properly. Assist in planning and organizing audit assignments following established audit objectives, scope, and methodology.

Participate in opening conferences with representatives of the agency's program areas to explain the audit purpose, scope, progress, methodology, and reporting process. Develop testing procedures to assess whether established policies and procedures are efficient and effective, to determine if assets and resources are effectively utilized and properly safeguarded, and to confirm that internal controls exist and function properly. Assist in performing audit work according to agency policies and procedures, in accordance with generally accepted accounting and auditing principles and standards.

Conduct audit fieldwork, including reviewing and analyzing records, documentation, and internal controls to identify areas of risk and potential noncompliance. Document audit work performed, organize audit findings and supporting evidence, and assist in preparing requests for information, audit summaries, and draft reports. Keep supervisory staff informed of major developments discovered during audit activities and discuss issues that may impact audit objectives, scope, or results.

Review information and supporting documents gathered during audits and assist in developing conclusions and recommendations. Participate in exit conferences and discuss audit findings with the representatives of agency's program area under audit and work with them on identifying corrective actions. Enter and maintain audit information, findings, and related documentation updated in bureau databases and information systems.

Assist in the development and maintenance of audit procedures, manuals, training materials, and other bureau resources. Lead and coordinate engagements when acting as the auditor in charge. Take part in special projects, reviews, and other assignments, as assigned.

Additional Information: Schedule - Compressed work week. Monday through Wednesday, 7:30am to 5:30pm, and Thursday, 7:30am to 5pm. Friday is a pass day.

Telecommuting to be discussed at interview. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=all #LI-JB2 Minimum Qualifications Open Competitive: Internal Auditor Tr 1: A bachelor's degree in accounting, actuarial science, auditing, banking, business administration, business management, community health, computer information systems, computer science, criminal justice, criminal science, criminology, cybersecurity, digital forensics, economics, finance, financial market regulations, forensics, government, homeland security, information science, information security, information technology, internal auditing, justice studies, law enforcement, management information systems, management information technology, mathematics, operations research, political science, public administration, public affairs, public health, public justice, public policy, public policy and management, quantitative analysis, research methods, statistics, or taxation. Internal Auditor Tr 2: A bachelor's degree in accounting, actuarial science, auditing, banking, business administration, business management, community health, computer information systems, computer science, criminal justice, criminal science, criminology, cybersecurity, digital forensics, economics, finance, financial market regulations, forensics, government, homeland security, information science, information security, information technology, internal auditing, justice studies, law enforcement, management information systems, management information technology, mathematics, operations research, political science, public administration, public affairs, public health, public justice, public policy, public policy and management, quantitative analysis, research methods, statistics, or taxation and one year of professional experience in conducting internal audits; financial statement audits; compliance reviews; or program research, review, and appraisal

Substitutions: A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience. Internal Auditor 1: Competitive: Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the current Civil Service Eligible List or the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Eligible List for this title. Open competitive: A bachelor's degree in accounting, actuarial science, auditing, banking, business administration, business management, community health, computer information systems, computer science, criminal justice, criminal science, criminology, cybersecurity, digital forensics, economics, finance, financial market regulations, forensics, government, homeland security, information science, information security, information technology, internal auditing, justice studies, law enforcement, management information systems, management information technology, mathematics, operations research, political science, public administration, public affairs, public health, public justice, public policy, public policy and management, quantitative analysis, research methods, statistics, or taxation?and?two years of professional experience in conducting internal audits; financial statement audits; compliance reviews; or program research, review, and appraisal.

Substitution: A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience. Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, the candidate must possess strong organizational and planning abilities, interpersonal skills, good writing, and analytic talents. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred. To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm

Additional Comments This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status. Appointments may also be made at the Internal Auditor Trainee 1 levels.

Candidates hired at the entry-level title (Internal Auditor Trainee 1) may be advanced to the full-performance level (Internal Auditor 1) following satisfactory completion of two-years of service. Salary range listed below encompasses the hiring rate of an Internal Auditor Trainee 1 through the job rate of an Internal Auditor 1. Salary range listed below encompasses the hiring rate of an Internal Auditor Trainee 1 through the job rate of an Internal Auditor 1.

Internal Auditor Trainee 1: $53,764* Internal Auditor Trainee 2: $59,994* Internal Auditor 1: $66,951* - $85,138* If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee. The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies. Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures

If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume. All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.

If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice

Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms. Savings programs such as the U.S

Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan. Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses. Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.

Life insurance and Disability insurance. The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis. Paid Holidays and Leave: Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.

Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially. Five (5) days paid personal leave each year. Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.

Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events. Health Care Coverage: Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.

Paid Parental Leave: Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care. Retirement Program: Participate in The NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.

Professional Development and Education and Training: NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development. Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure

For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp. OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees

With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

***All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.*** Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.