What are the responsibilities and job description for the College Aide position at New York City Department of Investigation?
The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country with a mission of combating municipal corruption. It serves the people of New York City by acting as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New York City government, City agencies, and City employees, vendors with City contracts, individuals and entities that receive City funds.
DOI is seeking to hire a College Aide to work in the Finance Unit. The selected College Aide will work directly with the Internal Auditor to assess and evaluate internal controls, policies, and operational efficiency. The College Aide will gain insight into the audit process within a public-sector environment and contribute to ensuring the agency's operations are effective, efficient, and compliant with applicable regulations. This is a valuable opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and develop skills in audit methodologies, risk assessment, and internal control evaluation. This position will focus solely on internal auditing it is not related to the agency's investigative functions.
Key Responsibilities:
-Assist in conducting internal audits of DOI's financial and operational processes.
-Review and assess internal controls to ensure they are functioning effectively.
-Support the evaluation of compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
-Gather and analyze data to assess risk management practices and identify potential areas for improvement.
-Help prepare audit documentation and reports to communicate audit findings to management.
-Assist in the development and implementation of internal audit plans and programs.
-Document audit evidence and maintain audit workpapers in accordance with the agency's standards.
-Support the audit team in analyzing financial data, records, and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
-Collaborate with the agency's staff to obtain necessary information for audit evaluations.
-Perform other administrative duties related to internal auditing as needed.
Benefits:
-Exposure to internal auditing practices within a government agency.
-Mentorship and training from finance/audit professionals.
-Gain practical knowledge in audit processes, financial systems, and risk management.
-Networking opportunities within the public sector and potential for future full-time opportunities.
If selected, the college aide will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation.
Please do not email, mail or fax your resume to DOI directly. Submissions of resumes does not guarantee an interview. Due to the high volume of resumes DOI receives for positions, only selected candidates will be contacted.
Appointments are subject to Office of Management & Budget approval for budgeted headcount
For Assignment Level I:
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school.
For Assignment Level II (Information Technology):
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or closely related field, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study.
For Assignment Level III (Information Technology Fellow):
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or other area relevant to the information technology project(s) assigned, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study. Appointments to this Assignment Level will be made by the Technology Steering Committee through the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications.
SPECIAL NOTE
Maximum tenure for all Assignment Levels in the title of College Aide is 6 years. No student shall be employed more than half-time in any week in which classes in which the student is enrolled are in session. Students may be employed full-time during their vacation periods.
-Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. -Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to evaluate complex data. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. -Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). -A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and contribute. -Previous coursework or experience in auditing, accounting, or finance is a plus, but not required.
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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.
