Internal Auditor 1 (NY HELPS) - VID 183449

Duties Description

Reporting to the Internal Auditor 2, the Internal Auditor 1 will perform quality assurance and internal auditing activities identified through requests from Executive/Senior Management and the Office’s risk assessment process. Activities include attestation engagements, consultation services, and special projects/reviews requested by management. Activities involve direct interaction with Senior staff and Business Unit managers.

Duties May Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Perform surveys and analyze business unit activities and assess risk levels to determine areas for audit.
• Examine internal controls to evaluate the extent to which proper and effective controls are in place for areas under audit.
• Conduct interviews with business unit personnel and perform walk-throughs to assist in the evaluation of internal controls.
• Analyze and evaluate the adequacy of operating policies and procedures.
• When applicable, review and evaluate computer systems to determine if system and application controls are adequate.
• Conduct follow-up audits to ensure recommended corrective actions have been taken.
• Prepare flowcharts or written narratives detailing processes.
• Evaluate procedures relating to audit areas for compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and contract terms.
• Prepare Planning Memorandum and Audit Program steps, including criteria and methodology.
• Perform tests of transactions.
• Prepare working papers.
• Allocate appropriate segments of work to the assistant and monitor and review their performance of those segments.
• Summarize conclusions based on the findings derived from the audit procedures.
• Prepare the draft audit report and appropriate memorandum.
• Conduct entrance and exit conferences and update meetings with business unit.
• Discuss internal control processes, activities, and assessments with representatives of the organization.
• May perform full range of supervisory functions.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)* and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:

This title includes a traineeship opportunity and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level** based on their experience and education.

Required Experience: 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 OR designation as a Certified Internal Auditor by the Institute of Internal Auditors. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

• Internal Auditor 1 level requirements:
• Internal Auditor Trainee 1 (equated to SG-14): a specialized bachelor or higher degree.
• Internal Auditor Trainee 2 (equated to SG-16): a specialized bachelor or higher degree and one year of required experience.
• Internal Auditor 1, SG-18: a specialized bachelor or higher degree and two years of required experience.
  
  

Applicants may also be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 12 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1, 70.4*, or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

• 70.4 Transfer: Candidates must have one year or more of qualifying permanent service at the Grade 12 or above AND possession of a bachelor’s degree; AND standing on the Professional Careers Opportunities (PCO).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• The candidate must possess strong organizational and planning abilities, interpersonal skills, and good writing and analytic talents.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred.
  
  

Note:

Additional Comments

• Travel may be required (approximately 5%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
  
  

Note:

• There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired via NY HELPS will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period.
  
  

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

The Office of General Services provides human resources support for the Office of Cannabis Management. To apply for this vacancy, candidates must email a detailed resume providing specific, verifiable information about their qualifying experience to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov and they must reference the above posting number. This must be received in the OGS Division of Human Resources Management by the closing date, or your response will not be considered.

The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants for all communities to apply. For a full version of OCM’s EEO/AA statement and benefits of joining OCM, please visit: About | Office of Cannabis Management (ny.gov).

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.