What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSOCIATE MANAGEMENT AUDITOR position at State Controller's Office?
Duties Performed:
Conduct Audits:
- Perform audits in an independent and proficient manner in order to fulfill contractual agreements; and statutory and constitutional responsibilities, using software such as Microsoft Office and TeamMate.
- Ensure that the audit work is properly supported and sufficient to support audit findings, and that it meets the requirements of SCO’s Engagement Manual and professional auditing standards.
- Determine hours required and estimated completion dates for each step in the engagement planning memorandum in accordance with the SCO’s Engagement Manual and professional auditing standards.
- Plan and complete assigned audits effectively within budgeted hours.
- Evaluate auditee’s system of internal control significant to the audit objectives, and make recommendations, where appropriate, as required by the audit scope in accordance with the SCO’s Engagement Manual and professional auditing standards.
- Perform expanded testing of internal control as deemed necessary.
- Recommend changes or updates to audit programs or procedures to the auditor-in-charge or Senior Management Auditor.
- Inform the Senior Management Auditor or auditor-in-charge of the audit progress, audit problems, new audit areas, and other factors affecting audit operation and timeliness of reports.
- Provide the field audit supervisor with information for evaluating staff performance.
- Coordinate and assign audit tasks to each team member.
- Train and assist auditors in developing audit findings and recommendations.
- Conduct meetings and discuss audit issues and findings.
- Review audit working papers for clarity and accuracy.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Travel will be required to conduct audits, meet with auditees, or attend meetings/conferences.
These positions are located in Sacramento. Willing to also hire for the Monterey Park Office. If interested in the Monterey Park location, please apply via JC - 466935.
The SCO Southern California Audit’s satellite campus is located off the 710 freeway in Monterey Park. Positioned at the core of the Central Los Angeles Basin, the site offers excellent accessibility to four major freeways. There is ample free parking, hill-top views, and a wide variety of authentic cultural cuisine nearby.
This position is eligible for hybrid telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Specific telework arrangements may be discussed in more detail with the respective hiring manager. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the State Controller's Office policies.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- ASSOCIATE MANAGEMENT AUDITOR
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination employer within the State of California. As California’s chief fiscal officer, the Controller’s Office ensures accountability and transparency of California’s financial practices while promoting fairness and opportunity for all. Here, you’ll work in a collaborative and supportive environment with diverse opportunities for professional growth and development. A career with the SCO offers meaningful work that directly impacts the state’s future.
The Division of Audits (AUD) at the California State Controller’s Office is dedicated to promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity in the use of public funds. This division conducts financial and compliance audits of state and local government agencies, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are spent appropriately and effectively. As part of this team, you’ll play a key role in identifying areas for improvement, detecting fraud, and helping government programs operate more efficiently. Join a team where your work directly contributes to the trust and accountability that Californians expect from their government.
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Special Requirements
A copy of your degree, transcripts, or degree evaluation is required.
Take the required examination here: Associate Management Auditor Examination
Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until FilledWho May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Degree and/or School Transcripts
Desirable Qualifications
- Driver's License.
- Knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), local government operations, and internal controls.
- Ability to produce clear, concise, and convincing audit reports, analyses, and correspondence.
- Ability to use good judgment when analyzing data and situations, drawing sound conclusions, making recommendations, and taking effective actions.
- Plan, organize, and lead a team of auditors to carry out ad-hoc projects.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Be flexible and can work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Positive attitude and strive for excellence.
- Strong skills in utilizing various Microsoft Office software applications, including EWP software such as TeamMate®.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Audits Recruitment
(916) 324-5844
AUDRecruitment@sco.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:SCO EEO Officer
(916) 324-2223
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
