Review Vacancy
AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the
TitleState Program Examiner 1 (Fiscal) Item# 03221
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $45455 to $71980 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable on the Decentralized State Program Examiner 1 (Fiscal) list or be a current NYS employee eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law
To be eligible for transfer under Section 70.1, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title allocated to grade 16 or higher and have 24 credit hours in accounting.
To be eligible to transfer under Section 70.4 to a State Program Examiner Trainee 1 (Fiscal) a candidate must:
1. Have one year of permanent, competitive service allocated to grade 12 or higher,
2. Meet the open competitive minimum qualifications of the position, and
3. Have standing on the open competitive decentralized exam list #20-274.
To be eligible to transfer under Section 70.4 to a State Program Examiner 1 (Fiscal) a candidate must:
1. Have one year of permanent, competitive service allocated to grade 16 or higher,
2. Meet the open competitive minimum qualifications of the position, and
3. Have standing on the open competitive decentralized exam list #20-777.
Duties Description - Preparing for and participating in audit related meetings including scoping, opening and closing conferences.
- Utilizing automated work paper software to document audit plans, risk/control matrices, audit programs, sampling plans, potential observations and audit reports.
- Documenting the detailed design of the area (function/unit) under audit via flowcharts and narratives.
- Discussing the design of the function under audit with relevant OSC management to ensure it accurately captures the detailed process under audit as well as the key risks (to achieving the unit’s objectives), related key controls and any residual risks.
- Assessing the adequacy of the design of controls, identifying control weaknesses and other areas for improvement and developing recommendations for improvement.
- Facilitating Control Self-Assessment workshops with select Unit staff to provide them with an opportunity to: 1) learn more about the Comptroller’s Internal Control Standards, and 2) participate in the assessment of their Unit’s Internal Control System.
- Conducting detailed testing to determine the level of compliance with the design of the unit’s key control policies and procedures.
- Ensuring that audit work performed, and supporting documentation, comply with professional auditing standards and adequately support any conclusions reached.
- Clearing applicable coaching notes.
- Identifying, with unit management’s input, insightful recommendations for improving the function under audit.
- Preparing the initial draft of the proposed audit report for Internal Audit management.
- Keeping the Audit Supervisor or Manager adequately informed of the engagement status and any observations or potential issues.
Additional Comments Desired Competencies:
• Ability to organize audit assignments and meet deadlines
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented, self-motivated and willing to take on new
assignments
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address recruit@osc.state.ny.us
Address
Street 110 State Street, 12th Floor
Notes on Applying Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to recruit@osc.state.ny.us no later than July 23, 2019. Please reference Item #03221– GOER-JFP when responding.
When responding, please include the reference number and letters listed in this section. The GOER ID # should not be included.